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CELPIP Listening Practice

Read the transcript, then answer questions as if you had listened to the audio. For harder practice, hide the transcript before answering.

Part 1 · Problem Solving
06:00
Read the transcript of a conversation, then answer the questions as if you had heard it. In the real CELPIP test, you will hear the audio — not read it. Focus on listening for specific details.

Transcript

[Phone ringing] Sarah: Hello? Marcus: Hey Sarah, it's Marcus from unit 304. Sorry to bother you, but I wanted to talk about the noise situation. Sarah: Oh, hi Marcus. Is everything okay? Marcus: Honestly, not really. The music from the apartment above mine — I think it's 404 — has been pretty loud for the past three evenings. It usually starts around 9 PM and goes until midnight or later. I work early shifts, so it's really affecting my sleep. Sarah: I'm so sorry to hear that. Have you tried speaking to the person in 404 directly? Marcus: I knocked twice last week but nobody answered. I left a note under the door, but nothing changed. Sarah: Okay. I'll contact the building manager first thing tomorrow morning. They can send an official noise warning. If that doesn't resolve it within 48 hours, the next step would be filing a formal noise complaint with the property management office. Marcus: That sounds reasonable. Should I document the noise in the meantime? Sarah: Yes, definitely. Keep a log — the dates, times, and how long it lasts. That will really help if we need to escalate things. Marcus: Got it. Thanks, Sarah. I appreciate your help. Sarah: Of course. We'll get this sorted out.

1.What is the main problem Marcus is calling about?

2.What does Sarah say she will do first?

3.What does Sarah suggest Marcus do in the meantime?

4.How long has Marcus been affected by the noise?

CELPIP Listening tips

  • •In the real test, read questions before the audio plays so you know what to listen for.
  • •Note names, numbers, and times — questions often hinge on these details.
  • •The audio plays once. Don't dwell on a missed detail — move forward.
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