CELPIP Listening Part 2: free sample with answers

One free set

MAN: Did you hear Mrs. Kowalski is moving to her daughter's place in Halifax next month? WOMAN: I did. Thirty years on this street. We should do something for her. MAN: I was thinking a small party in the courtyard. But she hates being the centre of attention. WOMAN: Then let's not call it a party. We could say it's the usual building clean up day, and when she comes down, everyone's there with food. MAN: Smart. I'll handle the chairs. Can you ask the building manager if we can use the courtyard on Saturday? WOMAN: Sure, but Saturday the forecast is rain. Sunday afternoon looks better. MAN: Sunday works. I'll print a note for the other units, but I won't put her name on it, just in case she sees it.

1. Why do the speakers decide not to call the event a party?

   • Mrs. Kowalski dislikes attention.
   • The building does not allow parties.
   • Her daughter is planning a party in Halifax.
   • They have not invited the other units yet.
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   Mrs. Kowalski dislikes attention.. The man says she hates being the centre of attention, so they disguise it as clean up day.

2. Why do they move the event to Sunday?

   • The building manager is away on Saturday.
   • Mrs. Kowalski is busy packing on Saturday.
   • Rain is expected on Saturday.
   • The chairs are not available until Sunday.
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   Rain is expected on Saturday.. The woman says the forecast for Saturday is rain and Sunday afternoon looks better.

3. What will the man leave out of the note to the other units?

   • The time of the event.
   • The building manager's approval.
   • The request to bring food.
   • Mrs. Kowalski's name.
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   Mrs. Kowalski's name.. He says he will not put her name on it in case she sees it.