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CELPIP Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion

CELPIP Listening Part 5 Practice Test: Youth Mentorship Program

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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 Maya’s initial suggestion for the program?

  3. What concern does Jacob raise about Maya’s suggestion?

  4. What alternative does Lucas propose?

  5. What concern does Maya raise about Lucas’s suggestion?

  6. What is the main advantage of virtual check-ins, according to Jacob?

  7. How do the speakers plan to fund the program?

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

Transcript (read it after you answer)

Lucas: Alright, team, we need to create a mentorship program for local youth to support their career goals. It should be engaging and impactful. Any ideas?

Maya: I think a one-on-one mentorship model would be effective. We could pair teens with professionals in their fields of interest for personalized guidance.

Jacob: One-on-one is great, Maya, but it might be hard to recruit enough mentors for all the teens. What about group workshops? Professionals could lead sessions on skills like resume writing or interviewing.

Lucas: Workshops are scalable, but they might feel less personal. What if we combine both? Monthly group workshops for broad skills and quarterly one-on-one check-ins for tailored advice.

Maya: I like the hybrid idea, Lucas, but scheduling could be tricky. Mentors have busy lives, and coordinating both workshops and check-ins might overwhelm them.

Jacob: That’s true. We could keep it flexible—offer virtual check-ins to save time and host workshops at the community center for easy access.

Lucas: Good call, Jacob. Virtual check-ins would make it easier for mentors. My concern is funding—workshops and materials could add up.

Maya: We could apply for a community grant. I know a few foundations that fund youth programs. We’d just need a strong proposal to show the program’s impact.

Jacob: I’m sold on the hybrid model with virtual check-ins. Let’s also create a website to share resources and match teens with mentors based on interests.

Lucas: Perfect. Let’s go with the hybrid mentorship program. Maya, can you research grant opportunities?

Maya: Sure, I’ll start looking tomorrow.

Jacob: I’ll contact the community center about booking workshop space.

Lucas: Great. I’ll draft the website outline and mentor recruitment plan. This program is going to inspire our youth!

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Answer key

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  1. What are the speakers planning? D. A youth mentorship program
  2. What is Maya’s initial suggestion for the program? D. One-on-one mentorship
  3. What concern does Jacob raise about Maya’s suggestion? D. It’s hard to recruit enough mentors
  4. What alternative does Lucas propose? C. A hybrid model
  5. What concern does Maya raise about Lucas’s suggestion? A. Scheduling could be tricky
  6. What is the main advantage of virtual check-ins, according to Jacob? C. They save time for mentors
  7. How do the speakers plan to fund the program? B. By applying for a community grant
  8. What is the final decision made by the speakers? A. To plan a hybrid mentorship program

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