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CELPIP Practice Listening: Listening for Information ID: #60643 Easy Teeth Whitening Options
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  • You will hear a conversation followed by 6 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: He wants information about whitening his teeth.

Why this is correct: The man calls from Kitchener because he is thinking about whitening his teeth and wants to know his options. He is looking for information about teeth whitening services.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • He needs to book an emergency dental appointment.: He does not have an emergency dental problem.
  • He wants to complain about tooth sensitivity.: Sensitivity comes up later but is not why he calls.
  • He is checking whether OHIP covers dental care.: He is not asking about OHIP coverage in general - he wants whitening information.

Correct Answer: It is completed in one long appointment.

Why this is correct: The dentist says in-office whitening takes about 90 minutes in one appointment with a professional-strength gel. It is completed in a single visit.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • It requires several short visits.: Multiple visits are not required for in-office whitening.
  • It is usually covered by insurance.: The dentist says it is cosmetic and not covered by OHIP or most insurance.
  • It uses a mild gel over two weeks.: A mild gel over two weeks describes the take-home trays, not the in-office option.

Correct Answer: Noticeable improvement happens within the first week.

Why this is correct: The dentist says noticeable tray results appear within the first week. The customer has a wedding to attend in three weeks, so starting soon leaves time for those results.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • Custom trays can be ready within twenty-four hours.: Custom trays being ready within 24 hours is not mentioned.
  • The results are visible right after the first session.: Results are not visible right after the first session - they happen gradually.
  • The trays only need to be worn for a few days total.: The trays need to be used for about two weeks, not just a few days.

Correct Answer: They are gentler for sensitive teeth.

Why this is correct: The customer reports sensitive teeth. The dentist recommends take-home trays with a gentler gel, while in-office treatment can cause short-term sensitivity.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • They produce instant results.: Take-home trays do not produce instant results - they work gradually.
  • They are fully covered by OHIP.: Whitening is cosmetic and not covered by OHIP.
  • They are the newest option available.: Being the newest option is not the reason given.

Correct Answer: It should have been done within the last six months.

Why this is correct: The dentist says the man should have had a cleaning within the last six months before whitening. If not, they can book one at the clinic first.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • It must be done on the same day.: The dentist ideally wants a cleaning within the last six months; the conversation does not specify a same-day cleaning requirement.
  • It can be skipped if teeth look clean.: The dentist says a cleaning is important, not that it can be skipped.
  • It is only required for in-office whitening.: The cleaning recommendation applies to both whitening options.

Correct Answer: Book a consultation at the clinic.

Why this is correct: The dentist offers to book a consultation to check the man's teeth and get started. The man has not committed to a specific treatment yet, so a consultation is the logical next step.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • Choose the in-office treatment immediately.: He has not chosen the in-office treatment - he is leaning toward take-home trays.
  • Delay whitening until after the wedding.: He wants to be ready for the wedding, so delaying is unlikely.
  • Look for a whitening product at a pharmacy.: Looking at pharmacy products is not discussed.

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