CELPIP Listening: Problem Solving Conversations 3

Question 1

A tenant tells a landlord that the heating has not worked for three days in winter. What is the tenant most likely requesting?

Accepted Answer

An urgent repair of the heating

Answer

A broken heater in winter is an urgent issue requiring prompt repair.

Question 2

A speaker says, 'That works for me.' What does this expression mean?

Accepted Answer

They agree to the proposed plan

Answer

'That works for me' is an idiomatic way of agreeing to a suggestion.

Question 3

When two friends discuss how to split a restaurant bill that was charged incorrectly, the problem is about:

Accepted Answer

A billing error they need to resolve

Answer

An incorrectly charged bill is a billing error the friends must address.

Question 4

A clerk says, 'Unfortunately, that item is out of stock.' What is the implied problem?

Accepted Answer

The desired product is unavailable

Answer

'Out of stock' means the product the customer wants cannot currently be bought.

Question 5

If a speaker proposes 'How about we meet halfway and you pay for shipping?', this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A compromise

Answer

'Meet halfway' describes a compromise where each side gives something.

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