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CELPIP Practice Listening: Listening for Information ID: #60647 Easy Wedding Flowers Consultation
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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: They are pricier, and the customer wants to control the flower cost.

Why this is correct: Peonies cost more than garden roses, and the customer has a flower budget. Mixing flowers is recommended to control cost; the source does not calculate a definite peony-only budget overrun.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • The florist does not recommend them for wineries.: The florist says the colour choices work with the winery setting and does not exclude peonies from wineries.
  • They are not available in June.: Peonies are specifically described as seasonal flowers popular for June weddings.
  • They do not come in white or pink.: The source does not say peonies lack white or pink colours.

Correct Answer: They cost less than peonies.

Why this is correct: The florist says garden roses are a bit more affordable than peonies. A bridal bouquet with garden roses is closer to $140, compared to $180 for peonies.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • They are more expensive than peonies.: Garden roses are less expensive, not more expensive than peonies.
  • They are only available in the winter.: Garden roses are recommended for the June wedding. Peonies are described as seasonal, without a precise June availability rule.
  • They are brighter in colour than peonies.: The florist does not say garden roses are brighter.

Correct Answer: Low arrangements that allow conversation.

Why this is correct: The man says he wants guests to talk easily, so low centrepieces are better. The florist agrees that taller arrangements can block conversation across the table.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • Tall arrangements with dramatic height.: He specifically avoids tall arrangements.
  • Large arrangements placed on the floor.: Floor arrangements are not discussed.
  • Minimal arrangements with only greenery.: Minimal greenery-only arrangements are not mentioned as his choice.

Correct Answer: Delivery and setup on the wedding day.

Why this is correct: The florist says the delivery and setup fee of $120 covers delivering the flowers and setting everything up on the morning of the wedding. They also coordinate with the venue.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • Only delivery to the reception venue.: The service covers both delivery and setup, not just delivery to the reception.
  • Setup during the rehearsal dinner.: The rehearsal dinner is not mentioned.
  • Delivery outside of Niagara-on-the-Lake.: The florist quotes $120 for delivery and setup within Niagara-on-the-Lake. The fee outside that area is not stated.

Correct Answer: The florist is trying to balance style and budget.

Why this is correct: After hearing the budget of under $1,500, the florist recommends garden roses mixed with eucalyptus greenery to keep the look full while controlling cost. This supports balancing the desired style with the budget.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • The florist wants the couple to increase their budget.: The florist responds to the stated budget by suggesting a mix that controls cost, rather than proposing a budget increase.
  • The florist prefers bright colours for summer weddings.: The customer requests white and soft pink with nothing too bright, and the florist says those colours suit the winery.
  • The florist thinks greenery is unsuitable for wineries.: The florist recommends eucalyptus greenery as part of the flower mix for the winery wedding.

Correct Answer: Send the man a detailed price estimate by email.

Why this is correct: The florist offers to prepare a detailed quote and says an email will be sent later today to confirm the details. The conversation does not explicitly say that the quote will be attached to that email.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • Visit the winery to measure the tables.: Visiting the winery to measure tables is not discussed.
  • Order the flowers immediately.: The florist's stated next actions are preparing a quote and emailing to confirm details. Immediate flower ordering is not mentioned.
  • Ask the man to pay the full amount.: Full payment is not requested at this stage.

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