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CELPIP Practice Listening: Daily Life Conversation ID: #60526 Easy Planning Oktoberfest Visit
Instructions ›
  • You will hear a conversation followed by 5 questions.
  • Listen to each question. You will hear the question only once.
  • Choose the best answer to each question.
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Correct Answer: Making plans to attend Oktoberfest in Kitchener.

Why this is correct: Speaker A asks about checking out Oktoberfest in Kitchener. The whole talk is about how, when, and why they want to go. This clearly matches making plans to attend Oktoberfest.

Tips: Focus on what they talk about most, not small side details.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • Finding a new place to live in Waterloo.: They say they already moved to Waterloo. They are not looking for a new place to live.
  • Deciding where to work on the weekend.: They never talk about work plans. They talk about a weekend activity instead.
  • Visiting family in Toronto.: Toronto is only mentioned when they say Jenna cannot come. The main plan is not about visiting family.

Correct Answer: By using the ION LRT.

Why this is correct: Speaker A says they are thinking about the ION LRT. Speaker B agrees and gives another reason to take the train. This shows their travel plan clearly.

Tips: When travel is asked, listen for clear decisions, not just ideas.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • By taking a bus from Waterloo.: They never mention a bus. They only talk about driving or taking the train.
  • By driving their car.: Speaker A says parking sounds like a headache. This means they do not want to drive.
  • By walking from their apartment.: Kitchener is not close enough to walk. Walking is never discussed.

Correct Answer: Trying the food.

Why this is correct: Speaker A clearly says food is what they want most. They list pretzels and sausages as examples. This shows their main interest.

Tips: Focus on strong words that show preference.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • Meeting new people.: Meeting new people is never mentioned by Speaker A.
  • Listening to live music.: Live music is mentioned by Speaker B, not as Speaker A's main interest.
  • Buying souvenirs.: They never talk about buying souvenirs.

Correct Answer: Happy and relaxed about it.

Why this is correct: Speaker B says the plan sounds relaxing. At the end, they agree and sound positive. This shows a happy and calm feeling.

Tips: End feelings are often shown in the last lines.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • Worried about the weather.: Speaker B says the weather is perfect. They are not worried about it.
  • Unsure because of the crowds.: Crowds are never mentioned as a concern.
  • Disappointed that more friends are not coming.: Speaker B is fine with just the two of them. They are not disappointed.

Correct Answer: Parking during the event may be difficult.

Why this is correct: Speaker A says parking during Oktoberfest sounds like a headache. This is the clear reason for choosing the train.

Tips: Reason questions often follow words like because or sounds like.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • The train is faster than driving.: They never say the train is faster.
  • They do not own a car.: They do not say they lack a car.
  • The train is cheaper than parking.: Cost is not mentioned when talking about parking.

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