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CELPIP Practice Listening: Problem Solving ID: #60438 Medium CBC Community Listing
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: A winter festival with an ice castle

Why this is correct: The man says it is part of the Snowking Winter Festival. He also says it happens at the ice castle. This matches a winter festival with an ice castle.

Tips: Focus on the first description of the event because answers often come early.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • A weekly farmers' market: The transcript never mentions food or a farmers' market. It talks about music and a festival.
  • A live radio interview in a studio: There is no studio interview mentioned. The call is only to promote an event.
  • An indoor art gallery opening: The event is outdoors at an ice castle, not inside an art gallery.

Correct Answer: It is open to everyone.

Why this is correct: The producer checks if the event is open to the public. The man says it is completely free and meant for families and visitors. This means everyone can attend.

Tips: When you hear a yes or no question, the answer often explains why.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • It is organised by CBC.: CBC is only listing the event. The transcript does not say CBC organised it.
  • It charges a low entry fee.: The event is free, not low cost. No fee is mentioned.
  • It features well-known musicians.: There is no mention of famous musicians in the transcript.

Correct Answer: Basic event details.

Why this is correct: The producer says he needs details before listing the event. This shows the first request is basic information.

Tips: General words like details usually mean basic information.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • A recorded audio clip.: The transcript never asks for an audio clip. It only talks about descriptions and photos.
  • Proof of insurance.: There is no mention of insurance anywhere.
  • Volunteer names.: Volunteers are not discussed in this call.

Correct Answer: Wednesday morning.

Why this is correct: The producer clearly states the deadline for submissions. He says Wednesday morning is the cut-off for radio.

Tips: When two times are mentioned, the second one is often the correct one.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • Monday afternoon.: Monday afternoon is never mentioned in the transcript.
  • Tuesday night.: Tuesday night is not stated as a deadline.
  • Friday afternoon.: Friday is mentioned by the caller, but the producer corrects him.

Correct Answer: He assumes the deadline is later.

Why this is correct: The man says he thought Friday would work. The producer then explains Wednesday is the cut-off. This shows the man assumed a later deadline.

Tips: Mistakes are often shown when someone is corrected.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • He gives the wrong location.: The location is given correctly by Great Slave Lake.
  • He forgets the event start time.: The man clearly states the event starts at seven.
  • He thinks photos are mandatory.: He asks if photos are needed, but he does not say they are mandatory.

Correct Answer: They are optional for radio.

Why this is correct: The producer explains that photos help the website. He then says they are optional for radio.

Tips: Small words like optional can change the whole meaning.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • They are required for approval.: The producer never says photos are required.
  • They replace written descriptions.: Photos do not replace written descriptions in the transcript.
  • They must be mailed in.: There is no mention of mailing photos.

Correct Answer: Email the event information today.

Why this is correct: The man says he will email the description and time today. This is the next action he plans to take.

Tips: Future plans are often clearly stated with I will.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • Wait until the festival begins.: He does not say he will wait. He says he will send it today.
  • Call back with photos.: He does not plan to call back with photos.
  • Change the event time.: There is no plan to change the event time.

Correct Answer: The event depends on outdoor conditions.

Why this is correct: The producer asks him to confirm it is weather permitting. The man agrees because the event is outdoors.

Tips: Reasons often come right after a request or instruction.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • The event may be cancelled due to low attendance.: Low attendance is never mentioned.
  • CBC requires all events to be indoors.: CBC does not require events to be indoors.
  • Listeners prefer winter activities.: Listener preferences are not discussed.

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