CELPIP12

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CELPIP Listening practice: understand, then check

Learn a focused listening-review routine with an original dialogue script and comprehension exercise.

Original dialogue: check a change of plan

Sam: I thought the workshop started at ten. Why does the notice say eleven?

Riley: The instructor’s train was cancelled. The room is still available, so they moved the start instead of cancelling the session.

Sam: That helps. I can attend, but I’ll need to leave before the final discussion.

Comprehension question

Why was the workshop moved to eleven?

  1. The room was unavailable.
  2. The instructor had a travel problem.
  3. Sam asked to leave early.
Show answer and evidence

B. Riley says the instructor’s train was cancelled. The room remained available, and Sam’s early departure was not the reason for the change.

This is a text-only comprehension example, not a listening recording. For listening practice, use recorded exercises in the approved trial workspace.

Review listening in three passes

  1. Purpose: identify why the people are speaking and what changed.
  2. Details: note the reason, timing and relevant constraints.
  3. Evidence: review which phrase supports the answer and why alternatives do not fit.

Do not choose an answer just because you heard its words

A discussion may mention several options but reject some of them. Listen for contrast, corrections and final decisions. In this example, the room is mentioned but explicitly remains available.

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