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CELPIP Practice Listening: Problem Solving ID: #60378 Hard Licence Renewal Call
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  • You will hear a conversation in 3 sections. You will hear each section only once.
  • After each section, you will hear 2 or 3 questions. You will hear the questions only once.
  • Choose the best answer to each question.
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Correct Answer: Renew a driver's licence.

Why this is correct: The man says he is calling about renewing his driver's licence. He explains it expires next week and he wants to know what he needs.

Tips: For main purpose questions, focus on the first few lines.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • Apply for a new passport.: The transcript never mentions a passport. The man talks only about his driver's licence.
  • Register a new vehicle.: There is no talk about a vehicle or registration. The problem is about licence renewal.
  • Replace a lost health card.: He mentions a health card only as ID to bring. He does not say it is lost.

Correct Answer: He recently changed his address.

Why this is correct: The man says he recently moved. The clerk explains this change can affect online renewal.

Tips: Match the reason to what the speaker worries about.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • He has already missed the expiry date.: He says the licence expires next week, not that it already expired.
  • He no longer has a full G licence.: He clearly says he has a full G licence.
  • He failed a vision test previously.: No past vision test failure is mentioned.

Correct Answer: She explains that not all cases are eligible online.

Why this is correct: The clerk says online renewal is available but not everyone qualifies. She adds that an address change can affect which option works best.

Tips: Focus on the response, not the question.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • She advises him to stop driving immediately.: She discusses renewal eligibility rather than instructing him to stop driving.
  • She guarantees same-day delivery of the card.: She explains eligibility limits, not a promise of same-day card delivery.
  • She suggests waiting until after expiry.: She responds to his approaching expiry by explaining renewal options, not recommending a delay until after expiry.

Correct Answer: Taking a new photo and vision test.

Why this is correct: The clerk explains what happens if the system flags his file. She says he might need a new photo and vision test.

Tips: Listen carefully after phrases like what happens then.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • Paying the fee in cash only.: The fee is payable by card, not cash only.
  • Completing a written knowledge test.: There is no mention of a written test.
  • Providing proof of insurance.: Proof of insurance is never discussed.

Correct Answer: Walk-ins may not be available downtown.

Why this is correct: The clerk says some centres allow walk-ins. She adds that appointments are strongly recommended, especially downtown.

Tips: Advice questions often include words like should or recommend.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • Appointments are cheaper than walk-ins.: She does not mention cost differences.
  • Appointments waive the vision test.: Appointments do not remove the vision test.
  • Online booking is no longer allowed.: Online booking is still allowed.

Correct Answer: A temporary licence is issued at the centre.

Why this is correct: The clerk answers his driving worry directly. She says he will get a temporary licence on the spot.

Tips: For reassurance questions, listen for clear yes or no answers.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • The old licence remains valid indefinitely.: She does not say the old licence stays valid.
  • Police are lenient about expired licences.: Police behavior is never mentioned.
  • The new card arrives the same week.: The new card takes weeks, not days.

Correct Answer: Book an in-person appointment.

Why this is correct: The man says booking an appointment sounds safer. The clerk agrees and books it.

Tips: Decisions usually come near the end.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • Renew online and wait for instructions.: He does not choose online renewal.
  • Delay renewal until after moving again.: There is no plan to delay renewal.
  • Cancel the renewal altogether.: He does not cancel the process.

Correct Answer: The permanent licence will arrive by mail.

Why this is correct: The clerk explains how the new card is delivered. She says it comes by mail in four to six weeks.

Tips: Future outcome questions focus on will statements.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • He will receive the card by email only.: Email delivery is not mentioned.
  • He must return for another test next week.: No return visit is required.
  • His licence will expire immediately.: The licence does not expire immediately.

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