CELPIP: Listening format and strategies

All 16 questions in this test

Every question and its answer choices. The correct answers and explanations appear when you take the test above.

1. Which Listening part involves a conversation from daily life?

   1. Part 6
   2. Part 5
   3. Part 2
   4. Part 4

2. A speaker says the launch was 'pushed back'. Which answer choice means the same?

   1. It was moved earlier
   2. It was cancelled
   3. It was a success
   4. It was postponed

3. Since unscored items look like scored ones, how should you treat every Listening question?

   1. Give each one your full effort
   2. Skip the hardest ones
   3. Guess on every question
   4. Answer only the first half

4. Where does the guidebook say CELPIP's vocabulary is taken from?

   1. Everyday situations
   2. Legal documents
   3. Academic lectures
   4. Medical journals

5. You miss one detail during a Listening part. What should you do?

   1. Keep thinking about that question
   2. Leave the rest of the part blank
   3. Make a quick guess and keep listening
   4. Stop taking notes for that part

6. How much time is allotted for CELPIP Listening?

   1. 43–56 minutes
   2. 46–55 minutes
   3. 15 minutes
   4. 53 minutes

7. How many parts are in the CELPIP Listening component?

   1. Four
   2. Six
   3. Five
   4. Eight

8. What is Listening Part 1 called?

   1. Listening to a Discussion
   2. Listening to a News Item
   3. Listening for Information
   4. Listening to Problem Solving

9. Which word most often signals that a speaker is about to contradict the previous point?

   1. However
   2. Also
   3. First
   4. Because

10. A colleague says, 'Well, I suppose I could stay late.' How does she feel about staying?

    1. Totally indifferent
    2. Firmly refusing
    3. Reluctant but willing
    4. Very excited

11. How many questions does the guidebook list for Listening Part 3, Listening for Information?

    1. 5
    2. 6
    3. 10
    4. 8

12. What do CELPIP's free online practice tests include, according to the guidebook?

    1. Answer keys and listening transcripts
    2. A recorded speaking evaluation by a rater
    3. Your official score report
    4. A personal tutor session

13. Which note captures a key detail fastest while listening?

    1. The meeting will be held on Tuesday afternoon.
    2. Meeting info: write later.
    3. I think they said a meeting is soon.
    4. mtg Tue 3pm rm 204

14. A speaker says: 'Let's meet Wednesday — actually, Thursday works better.' Which day is final?

    1. Wednesday
    2. Undecided
    3. Thursday
    4. Friday

15. A speaker says, 'I'm not entirely convinced by that plan.' What attitude does this show?

    1. Mild doubt
    2. Complete anger
    3. No opinion
    4. Strong support

16. How many questions are listed across all six Listening parts?

    1. 42
    2. 38
    3. 48
    4. 30