CELPIP Listening Part 5 Practice Test: School Field Trip

Lucas: Alright, we need to plan a field trip for the 8th-grade class. It should be educational and fun to keep the kids engaged. Any ideas?

Maya: I think a visit to the science museum would be perfect. They have interactive exhibits, and it ties into their curriculum.

Jacob: The science museum’s great, Maya, but it’s a bit far, and the bus rental could be costly. What about the local history museum? It’s closer and still educational.

Lucas: The history museum is a good option, but some kids might find it less exciting. What if we try something outdoors, like a trip to the botanical gardens? It’s educational and more interactive.

Maya: I like the botanical gardens, Lucas, but we’d need to plan for allergies or bad weather. A museum is safer since it’s indoors. What about a compromise? The planetarium has shows that are both fun and science-focused.

Jacob: The planetarium’s a great idea! It’s engaging, and the kids love the star shows. My only concern is the group size—they might limit how many students can attend at once.

Lucas: That’s a valid point. We could split the class into two groups and do morning and afternoon sessions. That way, everyone gets to go, and it’s manageable for the planetarium staff.

Maya: I’m on board with that. The planetarium is affordable, too, and we can request a guided tour to make it more educational. We just need to confirm the bus schedule.

Jacob: Agreed. Let’s go with the planetarium. We can also ask parents to volunteer as chaperones to keep the kids in check.

Lucas: Perfect. Maya, can you contact the planetarium to book the sessions?

Maya: Sure, I’ll call them this afternoon.

Jacob: I’ll work on the permission slips and reach out to parents for volunteers.

Lucas: Great. I’ll handle the bus rental and coordinate the schedule. This field trip is going to be a blast!

1. What are the speakers planning? B. A class field trip
2. What is Maya’s initial suggestion for the field trip? A. The science museum
3. What concern does Jacob raise about the science museum? B. It’s too far and costly
4. What alternative does Lucas propose? C. The botanical gardens
5. What concern does Maya raise about the botanical gardens? C. Weather and allergies could be issues
6. What is the main advantage of the planetarium, according to Jacob? A. It’s engaging for students
7. How do the speakers plan to address the group size limit at the planetarium? D. By splitting the class into two sessions
8. What is the final decision made by the speakers? A. To book the planetarium