CELPIP Listening Practice Test 19

Liam: I want to volunteer locally, Tara, but I’m unsure where to start. Suggestions?

Tara: You could help at a food bank—very hands-on. Or try tutoring kids online, which is flexible. Another option is environmental cleanups, but they’re weather-dependent.

Liam: Cleanups sound cold this season. Tutoring’s great, but I prefer in-person. Food banks seem rewarding. How do I find one?

Tara: Search online for local food banks and check their volunteer needs. Most have sign-up forms.

Liam: I’ll look for food banks. That feels meaningful.

Liam: I’m choosing a food bank, Tara, but should I commit weekly or just occasionally?

Tara: Weekly builds relationships and impact. Start with a few hours to test it out.

Liam: Weekly sounds good. I’ll sign up for Saturday mornings. Should I contact them directly?

Tara: Yes, email or call to learn their needs. Check their website first.

Liam: I’ll check the site and reach out tonight. Thanks!

Liam: I’m volunteering weekly at a food bank, Tara, on Saturday mornings. It feels impactful.

Tara: Awesome! Why weekly?

Liam: It builds connection and makes a difference. I’ll email the food bank tonight to confirm my schedule and start this weekend.

Tara: Great choice! Need help with the email?

Liam: I’m set, thanks. I’ll update you tomorrow evening after hearing back.

Traveler: Excuse me, I booked a room here, but there’s a problem. I don’t speak much Spanish.

Concierge: No trouble, sir. I speak English. What’s the issue with your reservation?

Traveler: My name’s Ethan. My booking’s for two nights, but the desk said it’s only one.

Concierge: Let’s sort this. Can you show me your confirmation email?

Traveler: Here, on my phone. It says June 10-12, double room.

Concierge: I see. There’s a glitch in our system. I’ll extend it to two nights, no extra charge.

Traveler: Phew, thank you. Can you confirm the room number?

Concierge: It’s Room 204. I’ll give you a new key card. Do you need help with anything else?

Traveler: Yeah, I’m struggling to order food here. Any English-friendly restaurants nearby?

Concierge: There’s Café Rosa two streets away. They have English menus and great tapas.

Traveler: Awesome. Should I book a table?

Concierge: I can call for you. For what time tonight?

Traveler: Maybe 7 p.m.? Just me.

Concierge: Done. Your table’s reserved. I’ll also print a phrase sheet with basic Spanish phrases.

Traveler: You’re a lifesaver. Thanks so much!

Concierge: My pleasure, Ethan. Enjoy your stay!

Person 1: Hi, I’m calling about volunteering at the big game at the stadium this weekend. Can you tell me what’s involved?

Person 2: Hey! We’re excited for Saturday’s game, and volunteers are welcome! You’ll help with tasks like ushering, handing out programs, or assisting at info booths. It’s a six-hour shift, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., during the match.

Person 1: Sounds exciting! What do volunteers need to do or bring?

Person 2: No experience is required—we’ll train you at 2 p.m. before the gates open. Wear comfortable black pants and a white shirt, and we’ll provide a volunteer badge and a vest. Bring a water bottle, as it’s a busy environment, and be ready to stand for long periods.

Person1: Okay. Is there a cost, and how do I sign up?

Person 2: It’s free to volunteer! Just fill out an online form on our stadium website by Thursday. We need 100 volunteers, so spots are going fast. You’ll get a confirmation email with your role.

Person 1: Cool. What’s the benefit for volunteering?

Person 2: You get a free ticket to watch the game from a volunteer section after your shift, plus a $15 food voucher. If you volunteer for three games, you earn a season pass discount.

Person 1: Nice! Are there any age restrictions?

Person 2: You must be 16 or older. Minors need a parent’s consent form, available online.

Person 1: I’ll sign up today. Thanks!

Person 2: Awesome! See you at the stadium!

News Anchor: A cyberattack on the City of Hamilton’s online portal has exposed the personal data of approximately 23,000 residents. The breach was discovered late Friday after city staff noticed suspicious activity within the municipal payment system. Hackers are believed to have accessed names, home addresses, and partial credit card information. No social insurance numbers or banking passwords were compromised, according to officials. The city’s IT department immediately shut down the affected systems and launched an internal investigation. Cybersecurity experts have also been brought in to assess the damage. Affected residents will be contacted directly and offered free credit monitoring for 12 months. Mayor Linda Cho called the breach “deeply troubling” and pledged to upgrade the city’s digital security infrastructure.

Sophie: Alright, team, we need to plan a pet adoption event to help local animal shelters find homes for their animals. It should be engaging and draw a big crowd. Any ideas?

Mark: I think a pet fair in the community park would be perfect. We could have adoption booths, pet games, and a pet costume contest to make it fun for families.

Tom: A pet fair sounds great, Mark, but the park might be too open, and some animals could get stressed or escape. What about hosting it at the community center? It’s indoors and more controlled.

Sophie: The community center’s safer for animals, but it’s less spacious and might feel cramped. What if we compromise? We could use the community center’s outdoor courtyard. It’s fenced, so it’s secure, but still has an open, festive vibe.

Mark: I like the courtyard idea, Sophie, but we’d need to ensure there’s enough shade for animals and people. It can get hot, and we don’t want anyone uncomfortable.

Tom: Good point. We could rent canopy tents for shade and set up water stations for pets and visitors. It’s a small cost but keeps everyone happy.

Sophie: That works, Tom. My concern is promotion—how do we get enough people to attend and adopt?

Mark: We could partner with local pet stores to promote the event and offer discounts to adopters. A social media campaign with cute pet photos would also attract attention.

Tom: I’m sold on the courtyard pet fair with tents and pet store partnerships. Let’s also include a vet talk on pet care to educate new adopters and add value.

Sophie: Perfect. Let’s go with the pet adoption fair in the community center courtyard. Mark, can you contact pet stores about partnerships?

Mark: Sure, I’ll reach out tomorrow.

Tom: I’ll look into canopy tent rentals and water stations.

Sophie: Great. I’ll book the courtyard and start the social media campaign. This event is going to find homes for so many pets!

Speaker: Today, we’ll explore autonomous vehicles, self-driving cars powered by AI. This technology prompts varied perspectives from engineers, safety advocates, and economists about its potential to reshape transportation. Dr. Ethan Brooks, an automotive engineer, strongly supports autonomous vehicles. He argues they reduce accidents caused by human error, which account for 90% of crashes. Brooks cites trials in Phoenix, where self-driving cars logged millions of safe miles. He believes they’ll improve traffic flow and save lives. In contrast, Sarah Kim, a safety advocate, highlights reliability concerns. Kim acknowledges safety potential but argues that current systems struggle with unpredictable scenarios, like bad weather. She points to incidents where autonomous vehicles failed to detect obstacles. Kim suggests rigorous testing and regulations before widespread adoption. Offering a balanced view, Dr. Layla Hassan, a transportation planner, advocates for phased implementation. Hassan proposes starting with autonomous shuttles in controlled areas to build trust and infrastructure. She highlights Singapore’s success with self-driving buses in designated zones. Hassan emphasizes the need for public education to ease acceptance. However, Professor Alan Chen, an economist, raises concerns about job displacement. Chen supports autonomous vehicles but warns that they could eliminate millions of driving jobs, like trucking. He cites estimates predicting 20% job losses in transportation sectors. Chen recommends retraining programs to transition workers to tech roles. In conclusion, autonomous vehicles spark diverse opinions. Dr. Brooks sees them as safety enhancers, while Sarah Kim focuses on reliability risks. Dr. Hassan favors phased adoption, and Professor Chen highlights job impacts. I believe autonomous vehicles can transform transportation if paired with strict regulations and worker support, balancing innovation with social needs.

1. What is Liam trying to decide? B. Choosing a volunteer opportunity
2. Why does Liam reject environmental cleanups? D. They’re weather-dependent
3. What option does Liam prefer? D. Helping at a food bank
4. What issue does Liam raise about volunteering? B. Deciding how often to volunteer
5. What does Tara suggest? C. Commit weekly
6. Why is weekly volunteering the best choice? B. It builds connection and impact
7. What are Liam’s next steps? C. Email the food bank and start
8. When will Liam update Tara? B. Tomorrow evening
9. What problem is Ethan facing at the hotel? A. A booking error
10. What does Ethan show the concierge? D. A confirmation email
11. What does the concierge fix for Ethan? C. The booking duration
12. What extra help does Ethan request? B. Restaurant recommendations
13. What does the concierge offer to provide? C. A phrase sheet
14. What is Person 1 asking about? C. Volunteering at the stadium
15. What tasks might volunteers do? B. Ushering or staffing info booths
16. What should volunteers wear? C. Black pants and a white shirt
17. When is the volunteer training? B. 2 p.m.
18. What benefit do volunteers receive? C. A game ticket and $15 voucher
19. What is required for minors to volunteer? D. A parent’s consent form
20. What type of incident is being reported? B. A data breach
21. How many residents were affected by the breach? C. Over 23,000
22. What kind of personal information was accessed? C. Names, addresses, and partial card info
23. What support will affected residents receive? B. Credit monitoring
24. What action did the city promise to take? C. Upgrade its digital security systems
25. What are the speakers planning? A. A community pet adoption event
26. What is Mark’s initial suggestion for the event? A. A pet fair in the community park
27. What concern does Tom raise about Mark’s suggestion? B. It’s not secure for animals
28. What alternative does Sophie propose? B. A pet fair in the community center courtyard
29. What concern does Mark raise about Sophie’s suggestion? A. It’s too small
30. What is the main advantage of the courtyard, according to Sophie? C. It’s secure and festive
31. How do the speakers plan to address the shade issue? B. By renting canopy tents
32. What is the final decision made by the speakers? D. To plan a pet fair in the courtyard
33. Dr. Ethan Brooks argues that autonomous vehicles primarily reduce: B. accidents from human error
34. Sarah Kim’s main concern about autonomous vehicles is: B. system reliability issues
35. Dr. Layla Hassan supports: D. phased implementation
36. Professor Alan Chen is concerned about autonomous vehicles’: D. job displacement risks
37. The speaker mentions Phoenix as an example of: C. successful self-driving trials
38. The speaker concludes that autonomous vehicles should: B. include regulations and worker support