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CELPIP Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion

CELPIP Listening Part 5 Practice Test: Planning a School Talent Show

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A free Listening Part 5 practice test in the CELPIP format: 8 questions with the answer key. Play each recording once, as in the real test, answer, then check your answers at the bottom of the page. The transcript is under each recording.

Questions
8
Format
1 video, questions after it
Question style
Multiple choice, 4 options

  1. What are the speakers planning?

  2. What is David’s initial suggestion for the talent show?

  3. What concern does Sam raise about David’s suggestion?

  4. What alternative does Rachel propose?

  5. What concern does David raise about Rachel’s suggestion?

  6. What is the main advantage of involving the drama club, according to Sam?

  7. Why do the speakers choose the week after finals?

  8. What is the final decision made by the speakers?

Transcript (read it after you answer)

Rachel: Alright, teachers, we need to plan a talent show for the middle school to showcase student talents. It should be fun and well-organized. Any suggestions?

David: I think a traditional talent show with acts like singing and dancing would be great. We could hold it in the auditorium and charge a small entry fee for fundraising.

Sam: That’s a classic idea, David, but some students might feel shy about performing solo. What about a group-focused show? We could have class skits or band performances to encourage teamwork.

Rachel: Group acts are inclusive, but they might be harder to coordinate. What if we allow both? Students can choose solo or group acts, giving everyone a chance to participate.

David: I like that, Rachel. We’d just need to limit the number of acts to keep the show under two hours. My concern is the stage setup—lighting and sound could be tricky.

Sam: True. We could ask the drama club to help with tech. They’re experienced with the auditorium equipment, and it’d give them a role in the event.

Rachel: Great idea, Sam. The drama club’s involvement would make things smoother. The only issue is scheduling—finals are coming up, so we need a date that works for everyone.

David: What about the week after finals? Students will be less stressed, and we can use the event to celebrate the end of the term.

Sam: I’m on board with that. Let’s go with a mixed solo and group talent show after finals, with the drama club handling tech. We should also create a signup process to organize the acts.

Rachel: Perfect. David, can you coordinate with the drama club for the tech setup?

David: Yep, I’ll meet with them tomorrow.

Sam: I’ll set up a signup form and promote the event to students.

Rachel: Great. I’ll check the auditorium availability and confirm the date. This talent show is going to be a blast!

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This is Part 5 of CELPIP Listening Practice Test 9. Take all 6 parts (38 questions) for a score and an estimated CLB.

Answer key

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  1. What are the speakers planning? C. A middle school talent show
  2. What is David’s initial suggestion for the talent show? C. A traditional solo act show
  3. What concern does Sam raise about David’s suggestion? A. It might exclude shy students
  4. What alternative does Rachel propose? C. A mixed solo and group show
  5. What concern does David raise about Rachel’s suggestion? B. It could make the show too long
  6. What is the main advantage of involving the drama club, according to Sam? D. It ensures smooth tech setup
  7. Why do the speakers choose the week after finals? B. Students will be less stressed
  8. What is the final decision made by the speakers? D. To plan a mixed solo and group talent show

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