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CELPIP Practice Listening: Problem Solving ID: #62066 Medium A Phone Call Before a Trip to the Airport
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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: Taxi.

Why this is correct: The man confirms that he requested a taxi.

Tips: Check who, what, when, or where the question asks about. Match that detail to the speaker’s words.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • Hotel.: The stated detail is Taxi; Hotel does not match that detail.
  • Ambulance.: The stated detail is Taxi; Ambulance does not match that detail.
  • Pizza Hut.: The stated detail is Taxi; Pizza Hut does not match that detail.

Correct Answer: He seeks reconfirmation.

Why this is correct: The driver calls to confirm the cab booking again.

Tips: Check who, what, when, or where the question asks about. Match that detail to the speaker’s words.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • He isn't interested.: He actively confirms the booking rather than showing disinterest.
  • He refuses to help.: He is arranging the pickup, not refusing assistance.
  • He asks for directions.: The initial call verifies the booking rather than asking for a route.

Correct Answer: Red Toyota Corolla with a registration number of 7765.

Why this is correct: The driver names both the red Toyota Corolla and its registration number.

Tips: Check who, what, when, or where the question asks about. Match that detail to the speaker’s words.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • Yellow Volkswagen with a registration number of 1475.: The stated detail is red Toyota Corolla with a registration number of 7765; yellow Volkswagen with a registration number of 1475 does not match that detail.
  • Black limousine with a registration number of 2144.: The stated detail is red Toyota Corolla with a registration number of 7765; black limousine with a registration number of 2144 does not match that detail.
  • White Ford with a registration number of 7777.: The stated detail is red Toyota Corolla with a registration number of 7765; white Ford with a registration number of 7777 does not match that detail.

Correct Answer: In the hotel entrance area.

Why this is correct: The passenger asks the driver to bring the car to the hotel entrance.

Tips: Check who, what, when, or where the question asks about. Match that detail to the speaker’s words.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • In front of the hotel parking lot.: The stated detail is in the hotel entrance area; in front of the hotel parking lot does not match that detail.
  • At the rear loading entrance of the hotel.: The stated detail is in the hotel entrance area; At the rear loading entrance of the hotel does not match that detail.
  • On the main road opposite the hotel.: The stated detail is in the hotel entrance area; on the main road opposite the hotel does not match that detail.

Correct Answer: Cab driver will take the expressway.

Why this is correct: The driver says he will use the expressway to avoid heavier city traffic.

Tips: Check who, what, when, or where the question asks about. Match that detail to the speaker’s words.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • The road to the airport is blocked.: He mentions avoiding traffic by using the expressway, not a blocked airport road.
  • The cab driver is new in town.: His route explanation does not say he is new to the town.
  • The cab driver will take the city roads to the airport.: He chooses the expressway to avoid slower city traffic.

Correct Answer: Less than 45 minutes to reach the airport.

Why this is correct: The driver estimates an airport journey of less than forty-five minutes. The conversation gives an estimate, not a measured arrival time.

Tips: Check who, what, when, or where the question asks about. Match that detail to the speaker’s words.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • Less than 45 minutes to reach the railway station.: The journey estimate is to the airport, not the railway station.
  • More than 45 minutes to reach the railway station.: Both the destination and the direction of the time estimate differ: airport, under forty-five minutes.
  • More than 45 minutes to reach the airport.: He estimates under forty-five minutes, not more.

Correct Answer: Preference to turn on the AC or the radio.

Why this is correct: The driver asks about air conditioning and the radio.

Tips: Check who, what, when, or where the question asks about. Match that detail to the speaker’s words.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • Preference to take the expressway or freeway.: His questions concern comfort and music, not selecting between routes.
  • Preference to sit at the back or front.: He asks about air conditioning and radio rather than seating position.
  • Preference to get dropped at the nearest metro station.: The airport remains the destination; he does not offer a metro drop-off.

Correct Answer: Yes, he will pay in cash.

Why this is correct: The passenger hands over money after hearing the fare, supporting payment in cash.

Tips: Check who, what, when, or where the question asks about. Match that detail to the speaker’s words.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • No, the trip was a disaster.: He pays after the journey rather than rejecting payment because of a disastrous trip.
  • No, it was a prepaid trip.: Handing over money at the end indicates the fare was not prepaid.
  • Yes, he will pay after a debate.: He gives the money after hearing the fare without a stated dispute.

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