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CELPIP Practice Listening: Problem Solving ID: #60415 Medium Redirecting Mail Issue
Instructions ›
  • 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: Setting up mail forwarding

Why this is correct: The caller says she moved apartments and needs her mail redirected. The clerk then says he can help with mail forwarding. This clearly matches setting up mail forwarding.

Tips: Focus on the caller's first problem statement.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • Picking up a missed parcel: The caller never talks about a parcel. She talks about all her mail, not one package.
  • Renting a post office box: She does not mention renting a box. She wants mail sent to a new address.
  • Buying postage stamps: They do not talk about buying stamps. They talk about redirecting mail.

Correct Answer: To choose the correct type of forwarding service.

Why this is correct: The clerk asks if the move is temporary or permanent. This helps him choose the right forwarding option. Later, he explains temporary forwarding.

Tips: Ask yourself what decision the clerk needs to make.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • To decide which outlet she should visit.: The clerk does not talk about visiting an outlet. He talks about forwarding types.
  • To check if her ID is valid.: There is no mention of ID at any time.
  • To see if she qualifies for a discount.: Discounts are never discussed in the call.

Correct Answer: She is unsure it was completed properly.

Why this is correct: She says she tried online but was not sure it was done right. This shows uncertainty, not a technical problem.

Tips: Listen for feelings like doubt or worry.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • The website would not load.: She does not say the website failed. She says she was unsure.
  • She forgot her payment details.: Payment details are never mentioned.
  • The service was not available online.: She clearly says she tried to do it online.

Correct Answer: Up to five business days.

Why this is correct: The clerk directly answers the timing question. He says it usually takes up to five business days.

Tips: Write down numbers as you hear them.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • The same day.: The clerk does not say same day.
  • Within 24 hours.: He does not mention 24 hours.
  • After one full week.: He does not say one full week.

Correct Answer: She wants her mail delivered to another address.

Why this is correct: The clerk explains hold mail keeps mail at the outlet. The woman says she needs delivery, not holding.

Tips: Compare the service description with her response.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • She thinks it costs too much.: She never talks about cost here.
  • She will be away longer than allowed.: She does not mention time limits for hold mail.
  • She prefers picking up mail herself.: She does not say she wants to pick it up.

Correct Answer: It depends on how long the service is used.

Why this is correct: The clerk says there is a fee. He adds it depends on the length, meaning time used.

Tips: Link cost details to what they depend on.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • It depends on the destination city.: He does not mention destination city.
  • It is free for three months.: He does not say it is free.
  • It is charged per piece of mail.: He does not say charged per piece.

Correct Answer: Read the new address back to her.

Why this is correct: The clerk says he will read the address back. She agrees and asks him to do it.

Tips: Notice final checks before confirmation.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • Delay the start date.: She does not ask to delay anything.
  • Change it to permanent forwarding.: She never changes to permanent forwarding.
  • Send the form by mail.: She does not ask for a mailed form.

Correct Answer: She will receive an email confirming the service.

Why this is correct: The clerk clearly says she will get a confirmation email shortly. This is the next likely step.

Tips: Listen carefully at the end of the call.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • Her mail will be held at the outlet.: They decided not to use hold mail.
  • She will need to visit the outlet in person.: There is no need to visit in person.
  • The forwarding will start immediately.: Forwarding does not start immediately.

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