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CELPIP Practice Listening: Listening for Information ID: #60649 Hard Choosing a Family Tent
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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: There would be limited space once gear is included.

Why this is correct: The employee explains that a four-person tent technically fits four sleeping pads, but with kids and bags it would be very tight. There would be limited space once gear is included.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • Four-person tents are not suitable for car camping.: The employee does not say four-person tents are unsuitable for car camping.
  • They are more difficult to set up than larger tents.: Setup difficulty is not mentioned as a reason to avoid the smaller tent.
  • They do not perform well in rainy conditions.: Rain performance is not given as a reason against the four-person tent.

Correct Answer: It offers better rain protection.

Why this is correct: The employee says the Base Camp 6 has a full-coverage fly and a higher waterproof rating than the Wanderer 5, which only has a partial fly. This means it offers better rain protection.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • It can be set up faster by one person.: The Wanderer is described as slightly faster to set up, not the Base Camp 6.
  • It is designed specifically for summer use.: The Aurora 4 is described as a summer tent, not the Base Camp 6.
  • It is significantly lighter to transport.: The Base Camp 6 is described as heavier at 8.2 kilograms. The conversation does not give every other tent weight, so a comparison with all options is unsupported.

Correct Answer: It is best suited for warm-weather camping.

Why this is correct: The employee describes the Aurora as more of a summer tent and advises against it for the planned fall camping. This supports a warm-weather preference, without making its use exclusive.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • It has the highest peak height of the three tents.: A peak height of 190 centimetres is stated for the Base Camp 6. Other peak heights are not given, so the greatest height cannot be established.
  • It includes two vestibules for gear storage.: Two vestibules are a feature of the Base Camp 6, not the Aurora.
  • It is recommended for families of four with children.: The employee says the Aurora would leave very little room for the two adults, two children and bags, and ultimately recommends the roomier Base Camp 6.

Correct Answer: It protects the tent floor in wet and muddy sites.

Why this is correct: The employee recommends a footprint because it protects the tent floor and helps in muddy sites, which Algonquin is known for.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • It improves insulation on cold nights.: Insulation on cold nights is not mentioned as a benefit of the footprint.
  • It shortens the tent setup time.: Shorter setup time is not mentioned as a benefit of the footprint. The stated benefit is floor protection in muddy sites.
  • It is required to keep the warranty valid.: Keeping the warranty valid is not mentioned as a reason.

Correct Answer: The family's size and plans to camp in different seasons.

Why this is correct: The employee says the Base Camp 6 is the most practical choice given the family size, weather concerns, and future trips in the fall. The family's size and plans to camp in different seasons drive the recommendation.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • The availability of tents currently in stock.: Stock availability is never mentioned as a factor.
  • The man's desire to keep the price as low as possible.: The customer chooses the recommended tent, rather than asking for the lowest price. The conversation does not explicitly confirm an accessory purchase.
  • The man's concern about carrying heavy equipment.: Weight is not a major concern since they are car camping.

Correct Answer: Complete the purchase of the recommended tent.

Why this is correct: The man says he will go with the Base Camp 6, and the employee says they will grab one from the back so they can check out. This means they will complete the purchase.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • Switch to a smaller tent to save money.: He does not mention switching to a smaller tent.
  • Delay the purchase until closer to the trip.: He does not say he wants to delay the purchase.
  • Compare the Base Camp 6 with other brands online.: He does not mention comparing with other brands online.

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