CELPIP Listening: Identifying Viewpoints 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A woman says, "To be fair, the service has improved a bit lately." What does "to be fair" indicate?
- She is offering a balanced concession (Correct answer)
- She is angry
- She fully condemns the service
- She is confused
Correct answer: She is offering a balanced concession
"To be fair" introduces a balanced or conceding point, acknowledging some improvement.
Question 2: A speaker remarks, "If you ask me, that proposal is a waste of money." His opinion is:
- Clearly negative (Correct answer)
- Clearly positive
- Neutral
- Uncertain
Correct answer: Clearly negative
Calling it a "waste of money" is a direct negative judgement.
Question 3: Two friends discuss a restaurant. One says, "It's fine, I guess." What does her tone most likely convey?
- Lukewarm, unenthusiastic approval (Correct answer)
- Genuine excitement
- Strong dislike
- Complete neutrality with no feeling
Correct answer: Lukewarm, unenthusiastic approval
"Fine, I guess" expresses faint, unenthusiastic approval.
Question 4: A man states, "There's no question the city needs more bike lanes." His attitude is:
- Firmly convinced and supportive (Correct answer)
- Doubtful
- Opposed
- Indifferent
Correct answer: Firmly convinced and supportive
"There's no question" shows firm conviction in support of bike lanes.
Question 5: A speaker says, "I'm torn—both candidates have strong points." This reveals she is:
- Undecided (Correct answer)
- Firmly for one candidate
- Against both
- Uninterested in the election
Correct answer: Undecided
"I'm torn" indicates she cannot decide between the options.
Question 6: In a meeting, a woman responds, "With all due respect, I think that's a mistake." What is she doing?
- Politely disagreeing (Correct answer)
- Strongly agreeing
- Avoiding an opinion
- Praising the idea
Correct answer: Politely disagreeing
"With all due respect" is a polite lead-in to disagreement.
Question 7: A man comments, "Honestly, I couldn't care less about the awards." His viewpoint is:
- Indifference toward the awards (Correct answer)
- Strong interest
- Disapproval of the winners
- Excitement
Correct answer: Indifference toward the awards
"Couldn't care less" expresses complete indifference.
CELPIP Listening: Identifying Viewpoints 3
A woman says, "To be fair, the service has improved a bit lately." What does "to be fair" indicate?