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CELPIP Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion

CELPIP Listening Part 5 Practice Test: Volunteer Training Session

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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 training?

  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 the Q&A, according to Ethan?

  7. Why do the speakers choose the community center?

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

Transcript (read it after you answer)

Noah: Alright, team, we need to plan a training session for our new volunteers at the food bank. It should prepare them for their roles and be engaging. Any ideas?

Lily: I think a hands-on workshop would work best. We could set up stations to practice tasks like sorting donations and packing boxes.

Ethan: That’s a good idea, Lily, but it might be chaotic with a big group. What about a lecture-style session? We could cover all the basics in a presentation and answer questions.

Noah: A lecture’s efficient, but it could be boring for volunteers. What if we do a mix? A short presentation to explain the basics, followed by small group activities to practice skills.

Lily: I like that, Noah. It’s structured but still interactive. My concern is time—we’d need at least three hours to cover everything without rushing.

Ethan: Three hours is doable, but we should keep it engaging. We could add a Q&A with experienced volunteers to share tips and make it more relatable.

Noah: Great idea, Ethan. The Q&A would add a personal touch. The only issue is the venue—our usual meeting room might be too small for group activities.

Lily: What about the community center? They have a large hall with breakout rooms, perfect for both the presentation and activities. It’s not free, but the cost is reasonable.

Ethan: I’m on board with the community center. We could also provide snacks to keep everyone energized. Volunteers appreciate small gestures like that.

Noah: Agreed. Let’s go with the mixed training session at the community center, with a Q&A and snacks. Lily, can you book the hall and check availability?

Lily: Sure, I’ll call them tomorrow.

Ethan: I’ll reach out to some veteran volunteers for the Q&A panel.

Noah: Perfect. I’ll prepare the presentation and coordinate the snacks. This training is going to set our volunteers up for success!

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Answer key

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  1. What are the speakers planning? B. A training session for volunteers
  2. What is Lily’s initial suggestion for the training? D. A hands-on workshop
  3. What concern does Ethan raise about Lily’s suggestion? B. It might be chaotic
  4. What alternative does Noah propose? C. A mixed presentation and activities
  5. What concern does Lily raise about Noah’s suggestion? C. It requires a lot of time
  6. What is the main advantage of the Q&A, according to Ethan? C. It makes the session relatable
  7. Why do the speakers choose the community center? A. It has a large hall and breakout rooms
  8. What is the final decision made by the speakers? D. To plan a mixed training session

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