Part One: Listening to Problem Solving
CELPIP Listening Test
Part 1 - Listening to Problem Solving
A conversation between two strangers in which one person helps the other work through an everyday problem.
Duration: About 8 minutes.
What You Do: Listen to three short audio segments that form a continuous conversation. After each segment, you answer 2-3 multiple-choice questions read aloud one at a time, with 30 seconds per question. There are 8 questions in total.
What It Tests: Your ability to follow how a problem is introduced, what solutions are explored, and what is decided.
CELPIP Listening Part 1 Exercise 1 - CELPIP Listening Part 1 Exercise 1
Contexts: Choosing a laptop at an electronics store, comparing models and warranties.
Exercise Number: cel001
CELPIP Listening Part 1 Exercise 2 - CELPIP Listening Part 1 Exercise 2
Contexts: Reporting a lost wallet at a recreation centre, retracing steps and next actions.
Exercise Number: cel002
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CELPIP Listening Part 1 Exercise 3 - CELPIP Listening Part 1 Exercise 3
Contexts: Buying a first houseplant at a garden centre, plant care and suitability.
Exercise Number: cel003
CELPIP Listening Part 1 Exercise 4 - CELPIP Listening Part 1 Exercise 4
Contexts: Resolving a hotel booking error, room options and check-in arrangements.
Exercise Number: cel004
CELPIP Listening Part 1 Exercise 5 - CELPIP Listening Part 1 Exercise 5
Contexts: Planning a transit route to a job interview, SkyTrain and bus connections.
Exercise Number: cel005
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CELPIP Listening Part 1 Exercise 6 - CELPIP Listening Part 1 Exercise 6
Contexts: Returning a gift coat without a receipt, store credit and stock availability.
Exercise Number: cel006
CELPIP Listening Part 1 Exercise 7 - CELPIP Listening Part 1 Exercise 7
Contexts: Locked keys in a rental car at an airport, lockout fees and roadside assistance.
Exercise Number: cel007
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CELPIP Listening Part 1 Exercise 8 - CELPIP Listening Part 1 Exercise 8
Contexts: Locating a library book for a book club, holds and e-book options.
Exercise Number: cel008
CELPIP Listening Part 1 Exercise 9 - CELPIP Listening Part 1 Exercise 9
Contexts: Reporting a dripping tap to a building manager, repair schedules and tenant procedures.
Exercise Number: cel009
CELPIP Listening Part 1 Exercise 10 - CELPIP Listening Part 1 Exercise 10
Contexts: Finding a last-minute birthday gift at a bookshop, book recommendations and gift options.
Exercise Number: cel010
