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Celpip Listening Mock Test - 1 | Celpip Listening Test Practice With Answers - 2026
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1) CELPIP Listening Mock Test – Phone battery concern (3-part conversation)
A man (Daniel) worries his new phone is defective because the battery drains very fast and the device feels warm. A specialist (Sophie) reassures him that the issue is likely caused by settings and usage patterns—not a hardware fault—and walks him through diagnostics and fixes.
Key concepts
- Battery drain can be caused by background activity (location services, email syncing, syncing data from old devices).
- Device heating while idle/under low use can indicate power drain.
- Screen brightness and software version strongly affect battery life.
- Most “fault” concerns should be investigated step-by-step before concluding the phone is defective.
Method / troubleshooting steps (detailed)
- Identify the symptoms and usage
- Confirm battery life duration (roughly 4–5 hours, sometimes less).
- Note typical use (calls/messages/social media; not heavy gaming/video).
- Check whether the phone gets warm even when idle.
- Check for settings causing drain
- Inspect battery health and related usage settings.
- Review background apps/services, especially:
- Location services set to “always on” (major drain).
- Constant email syncing.
- Adjust power-related settings
- Change location setting from always on to “only while using the app.”
- Reduce screen power use:
- Enable adaptive brightness instead of very high manual brightness.
- Account for ongoing transfer/sync
- Data transfer from a previous device (photos/cloud backup) can continue for days, temporarily reducing battery performance.
- Expect improvement over time, while optimizing settings to speed recovery.
- Check software
- Install available software updates (often include battery optimization fixes).
- Recommend device maintenance
- Restart the phone weekly to clear temporary processes.
- Advice on charging habits
- Avoid frequent deep discharge (don’t let the battery hit zero often).
- Avoid daily overnight charging; prefer short, regular charges.
Overall lesson
- Don’t rush to replacement. Systematic checks—settings, background activity, syncing, updates, and basic maintenance—usually resolve the problem.
2) CELPIP Listening Mock Test – Weekend chores plan (family conversation)
A mother and her son (Mom and Liam) plan chores for Saturday and Sunday. The plan uses role splitting, negotiation, motivation (music/snacks), and task rotation to keep the routine manageable and less boring.
Key concepts
- Splitting chores reduces individual burden.
- Negotiating task assignments improves cooperation.
- Rotating tasks prevents boredom and resentment.
- Motivation (music/snacks) can increase participation.
- Teamwork makes the workload feel easier.
Chore methodology (detailed plan)
- Saturday
- Liam: living room, small part of the garden (weeds near the porch), and trash bins (Saturday morning; help if heavy).
- Mom: kitchen (mopping) and the rest of the garden.
- Add-ons: play pop and rock music; take breaks with snacks.
- Sunday (switch it up)
- Liam: more help with kitchen and tries organizing books.
- Mom: does some living room work.
- Keep it engaging with music and snacks.
Overall lesson
- Household tasks work better with clear division, incentives, and periodic switching rather than rigid repetition.
3) CELPIP Listening Mock Test – Dormant bank account (bank customer service conversation)
A bank adviser explains what a dormant savings account means and the steps/options to reactivate, transfer funds, or close the account.
Key concepts
- “Dormant” typically means no customer-initiated activity for an extended period (over ~2 years; the system shows ~3 years).
- Dormancy restricts certain services for security (e.g., online access suspended).
- Closure can be done without charges, but typically takes several working days.
Account options and process (detailed)
- Why the account is contacted
- The bank detected inactivity and notified the customer that the account is dormant.
- What a dormant account means
- No deposits/withdrawals/transfers for around 2+ years.
- Options available (3 options)
- Reactivate: complete identity verification and complete a transaction.
- Transfer balance to another active account.
- Close permanently (if the customer no longer needs it).
- Balance
- Current balance stated: 2,800 rupees (including accumulated interest).
- If closing
- Balance can be transferred to an active account or issued as a check.
- Customer prefers transfer to an active account.
- Documents required
- Valid photo ID (passport or driving license).
- Proof of address.
- Signature verification (required because the account is dormant).
- Timing
- Request can be submitted today.
- Closure typically takes 3–5 working days.
- Account stays inactive while processing.
- Charges
- No charges for closing a dormant savings account; no outstanding fees.
- Outcome
- Bank prepares a closure form; customer reviews/signs and receives confirmation once closed.
Overall lesson
- Dormant accounts involve security-driven restrictions. Customers can choose reactivation, transfer, or closure with clear documentation and predictable processing time.
4) News item – Rise in theft and petty crime in shopping districts (report + general responses)
A news report describes increased shoplifting, pickpocketing, and purse snatching in shopping districts—especially on weekends and holidays when crowds are larger. It covers the impact on businesses and shoppers and outlines responses from police and security experts.
Key concepts
- Crowds make theft easier and help thieves avoid detection.
- Organized groups may use coordinated distraction tactics and evade surveillance.
- Businesses respond with more staffing, security cameras, and improved inventory systems—raising costs (losses, insurance).
- Shoppers respond by being more cautious or avoiding certain areas/times.
- Prevention and vigilance are emphasized.
- Law enforcement responses include patrols, undercover operations, and coordination with store security.
- Technology helps more and more: CCTV (including facial recognition), smart alarms, and electronic tagging.
Primary recommendations implied
- Practice public vigilance: stay alert and report suspicious activity immediately.
- Combine human enforcement (patrols/coordination) with tech deterrence (CCTV/alarms/tagging).
- Focus efforts on high-risk times (weekends/holidays) due to crowding.
5) CELPIP Listening Mock Test – Managing children’s screen time (family conversation)
Two parents discuss why controlling children’s screen time is difficult. They share strategies that sometimes fail due to work routines, loopholes, and school demands.
Key concepts
- Screen time rules fail when enforcement is inconsistent or when kids find workarounds.
- Parental modeling matters, but it’s hard when adults work remotely.
- “Screen-free” days can collapse when routines change (e.g., forgetting, using devices during dinner).
- Tech rules blur when kids need screens for online homework.
- Even if kids watch content about outdoor play, it doesn’t guarantee they will actually go outside.
Strategies mentioned
- Limit to weekends (can backfire: bingeing leads to being grumpy all week).
- Strict “one hour per day” (enforcement issues; kids hide devices under blankets).
- Parental control app (may be overridden within a day).
- Leading by example (hard when the parent is online for work).
- Screen Free Wednesdays (brief success, but fails when other household members forget).
- Tech-free zones (dining room rule worked temporarily, but online homework disrupts boundaries).
- Overall conclusion: aim for balance/moderation rather than total restriction (though balance is difficult to achieve).
6) CELPIP Listening Mock Test – Rotational job roles for employee growth (report)
A report argues that rotational job roles are a strategic HR practice that builds skills, improves company understanding, increases motivation and satisfaction, and supports succession planning.
Key concepts
- Rotations expose employees to multiple departments and functions.
- Benefits go beyond titles: employees gain diverse technical and soft skills.
- Employees develop a more holistic view of how the organization works, improving collaboration.
- Rotation reduces monotony, helps retention, and prevents burnout.
- Rotations support succession planning and internal talent development.
Method / program structure described (detailed)
- Rotate across departments/functions
- Examples: marketing, finance, operations, HR, technical teams, and client-facing roles.
- Develop skills
- Build technical expertise plus soft skills (communication, negotiation).
- Strengthen leadership/management abilities (decision-making, team management, project coordination).
- Create broader organizational understanding
- Link daily tasks to larger business goals.
- Understand interdependencies to improve cross-team collaboration.
- Motivate and retain employees
- Reduce monotony and burnout by adding variety.
- Show employees the organization invests in career growth.
- Talent management
- Assess capabilities to identify potential future leaders.
- Create internal pipelines rather than relying only on external hiring.
Speakers / sources featured (as named in subtitles)
- Sophie (phone/battery specialist; also questioner within the mock dialogue)
- Daniel (phone owner in the battery conversation)
- Mom / Sarah (mother in the chores conversation; subtitles reference “Hey Liam” and “Thanks, Mom”; questions refer to Sarah)
- Liam (son in the chores conversation)
- Michael Anderson (customer service adviser at Greenfield Bank)
- Miss Mitchell (bank customer)
- Greenfield Bank (institution referenced)
- News source / report (unnamed narrator for the theft/crime news item)
- Sarah Jenny (appears in the screen-time conversation opening: “Hey, morning Sarah Jenny”; exact roles of all speakers are not fully clarified)
- Two unnamed family speakers in the screen-time discussion (one implied to be “Sarah Jenny” and the other its counterpart; both speak in the dialogue)