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CELPIP Practice Listening: News Item ID: #60869 Easy New Brampton Library Opens
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  • You will hear a news item once. It is about 1.5 minutes long.
  • Then 5 questions will appear.
  • Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu.
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Correct Answer: the opening of a new public library branch in Brampton.

Why this is correct: The report is about the South Fletcher's Library opening its doors in Brampton. The whole story covers this new public library branch and what it offers the community.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • changes to library membership fees.: Library membership fees are not discussed in the report.
  • budget cuts affecting libraries in Ontario.: The report is about a new library opening, not budget cuts affecting libraries.
  • a school construction project in Peel Region.: This is a library project, not a school construction project.

Correct Answer: on Monday morning.

Why this is correct: The transcript clearly says the South Fletcher's Library opened on Monday morning. This is when the library officially started welcoming visitors.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • after a one-year renovation project.: The construction period was two years, not one year, and it was a new build, not a renovation.
  • at the start of the school year.: The opening date is described as Monday morning. The report does not link it to the start of the school year.
  • during a weekend open house.: The weekend open house is a separate event scheduled for Saturday.

Correct Answer: seven days a week, with extended evening hours on weekdays.

Why this is correct: The report says the branch will be open seven days a week, with extended evening hours on weekdays. This gives both the weekly schedule and the evening-hours detail in the answer.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • only on weekdays, with no evening hours.: The branch will open seven days a week and have extended evening hours on weekdays, so it is not limited to weekdays without evening hours.
  • only on weekends, for daytime visits.: Seven days a week includes weekdays, and the report also gives evening hours. It does not describe a weekend-only daytime schedule.
  • twenty-four hours a day throughout the week.: The report gives seven-day service with extended weekday evening hours, not twenty-four-hour opening.

Correct Answer: nearby branches were already full.

Why this is correct: Councillor Santos specifically said the location was chosen because nearby branches were already operating at full capacity. The existing libraries were full and could not serve more people.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • it replaced an older library building.: She did not say the library replaced an older building.
  • land was donated by local residents.: Land donations from residents are not mentioned.
  • the site was near city hall.: Being near city hall is not given as a reason for the location.

Correct Answer: positive about community development.

Why this is correct: The report is positive throughout. The mayor welcomes the library, residents express excitement, and the councillor says the facility is designed to grow with the community. The tone celebrates community development.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • uncertain about future library use.: The report does not express uncertainty about future library use.
  • concerned about construction delays.: There are no concerns about construction delays in the report.
  • critical of city spending decisions.: The report does not criticize city spending decisions.

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