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CELPIP Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion

CELPIP Listening Part 5 Practice Test: School Coding Club

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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 Lily’s initial suggestion for the club?

  3. What concern does Ethan raise about Lily’s suggestion?

  4. What alternative does Noah propose?

  5. What concern does Lily raise about Noah’s suggestion?

  6. What is the main advantage of a tech partnership, according to Ethan?

  7. Why do the speakers choose the library’s tech room?

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

Transcript (read it after you answer)

Noah: Alright, teachers, we need to start a coding club for students to build tech skills. It should be fun and accessible. Any ideas?

Lily: I think we should focus on game development. Kids love games, and it’s a great way to learn coding through projects like building apps.

Ethan: Game development’s cool, Lily, but it might be too advanced for beginners. What about a general coding club? We could teach basics like Python or Scratch for all skill levels.

Noah: A general club is inclusive, but it might lack a clear focus. What if we offer themed modules? Start with Scratch for beginners, then move to game development or web design for advanced students.

Lily: I like the modular idea, Noah, but we’d need enough mentors to teach different topics. Finding volunteers with coding expertise could be tough.

Ethan: True. We could partner with a local tech company. They might send employees to mentor, and it’d give students real-world insights.

Noah: Great idea, Ethan. A tech partnership would add credibility. My concern is the meeting space—our computer lab is small and often booked.

Lily: What about the library’s tech room? It has computers and is free for school programs. We’d just need to reserve it in advance.

Ethan: I’m sold on the modular club with a tech partnership. Let’s also offer virtual sessions for students who can’t attend in person.

Noah: Perfect. Let’s go with the modular coding club in the library’s tech room. Lily, can you check the room’s availability?

Lily: Sure, I’ll call tomorrow.

Ethan: I’ll reach out to tech companies about mentoring.

Noah: Great. I’ll design the club curriculum and promote it to students. This coding club is going to spark creativity!

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Answer key

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  1. What are the speakers planning? C. A school coding club
  2. What is Lily’s initial suggestion for the club? D. Game development
  3. What concern does Ethan raise about Lily’s suggestion? B. It’s too advanced for beginners
  4. What alternative does Noah propose? A. Themed modules
  5. What concern does Lily raise about Noah’s suggestion? C. It requires enough mentors
  6. What is the main advantage of a tech partnership, according to Ethan? B. It provides real-world insights
  7. Why do the speakers choose the library’s tech room? A. It has computers and is free
  8. What is the final decision made by the speakers? C. To plan a modular coding club

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