CELPIP Listening Skills & Understanding 5

Question 1

CELPIP Listening Part 5 is "Listening to a Discussion." It is paired with what kind of visual aid?

Accepted Answer

A video showing the speakers

Answer

Part 5 includes a short video of people discussing a topic.

Question 2

During Part 5, why is watching the video helpful?

Accepted Answer

Body language and context clarify who is speaking and their attitude

Answer

Visual cues help identify speakers and interpret their viewpoints.

Question 3

A speaker in a discussion says, "I see your point, but..." This signals they are about to:

Accepted Answer

Disagree or add a counterpoint

Answer

"I see your point, but" politely introduces disagreement.

Question 4

CELPIP Listening Part 6 asks you to understand "Viewpoints." The main challenge is:

Accepted Answer

Tracking one speaker's opinions across a long monologue

Answer

Part 6 features an extended monologue requiring you to follow detailed viewpoints.

Question 5

A speaker says, "On the one hand... on the other hand..." This structure is used to:

Accepted Answer

Present two contrasting perspectives

Answer

"On the one hand / on the other hand" compares two opposing sides.

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