CELPIP Listening Part 6: free sample with answers

One free set

HOST: Some rural school boards are considering a four day week. With me are parent Lena Ortiz and principal Sam Reid. LENA: As a parent who works five days, a four day week means I need childcare on the fifth day. For many families that cost cancels out any benefit. SAM: I understand that, but our teachers drive up to an hour each way. A four day week helps us keep staff. Last year we had six positions we couldn't fill. LENA: Keeping teachers matters, I agree. But longer school days are hard on young children. My son is exhausted by three o'clock already. SAM: The board's plan would use the fifth day for optional programs, like sports and tutoring, so it isn't simply a day off. LENA: Optional programs only help if there's a bus to get kids there.

1. What is Sam's main argument for the four day week?

   • It saves money on transport.
   • Students learn more in longer days.
   • It helps the school keep teachers.
   • Parents prefer having a free day.
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   It helps the school keep teachers.. He says it helps keep staff, since six positions went unfilled.

2. What does Lena accept about Sam's view?

   • Long days are fine for young children.
   • Optional programs solve the childcare problem.
   • Childcare costs are not a real concern.
   • Keeping teachers is important.
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   Keeping teachers is important.. She says, keeping teachers matters, I agree.

3. What condition does Lena put on the optional programs?

   • Children need transport to reach them.
   • They must be free of charge.
   • They must include tutoring.
   • Teachers must volunteer to run them.
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   Children need transport to reach them.. She says programs only help if there is a bus to get kids there.