CELPIP Listening Part 5 Practice Test: Neighborhood Watch Patrol

Grant: Thanks for coming, everyone. Our neighborhood watch program is growing, and we need to assign specific patrol roles.

Elena: Right now, people just walk around in pairs, but there’s no clear system for who does what.

Victor: That’s true. I think we should have designated “observers” and “communicators.” Observers focus on spotting anything unusual, while communicators handle radio check-ins.

Grant: I like it. We could also add a “liaison” role—someone who updates the local police if needed.

Elena: And maybe a “log keeper” to record patrol notes after each shift. That way, patterns can be tracked over time.

Victor: Good point. Also, we need a rotating schedule so no one’s stuck with the same role every time.

Grant: Agreed. And we should have clear guidelines on what counts as suspicious activity.

Elena: Absolutely. We don’t want people calling in every minor thing, but we also don’t want to miss something serious.

Victor: Should we provide reflective vests? It would make patrols more visible and safer.

Grant: Yes, I’ll budget for those. So, to summarize: four roles—observer, communicator, liaison, and log keeper—rotating each shift, with clear activity guidelines and reflective vests.

Elena: Perfect. I’ll prepare a training sheet.

1. What is the main focus of the meeting? B. Assigning roles for patrols
2. What is the role of a “communicator”? B. Handle radio check-ins
3. Who updates the police if necessary? B. Liaison
4. Why is a “log keeper” role important? B. To keep records of patrol patterns
5. How often will roles change? C. Every shift
6. What safety item will be purchased? B. Reflective vests
7. Who will prepare the training sheet? B. Elena
8. What will the guidelines clarify? B. What counts as suspicious activity