CLBA - Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment Listening Comprehension Skills Questions and Answers

Question 1

You listen to a public announcement at a community centre that says: 'Good evening everyone.
Due to the sudden snowstorm, the advanced pottery class scheduled for 7 PM tonight in Room 2B has been cancelled.
All other evening classes will proceed as scheduled.
We apologize for any inconvenience.' What is the main purpose of this announcement?

Accepted Answer

To cancel one specific class due to weather and confirm others are still on.

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To announce the cancellation of all evening classes.

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To inform attendees that the community centre is closing early.

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To reschedule the advanced pottery class for a different day.

Question 2

In a workplace scenario, your manager says to you: 'I need you to finish the quarterly report, but before you do that, please draft a quick email to the sales team confirming the new commission structure. It’s the priority.' What should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Draft the email to the sales team.

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Finish the quarterly report.

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Ask a coworker to email the sales team.

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Ask the manager for a deadline for the quarterly report.

Question 3

You overhear a conversation where a speaker says, 'The new café is alright, I guess. The coffee is a bit pricey, and the service was quite slow.' What is the speaker's overall opinion of the café?

Accepted Answer

They are somewhat critical and not fully satisfied.

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They highly recommend the café.

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They think the coffee is excellent value for the money.

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They were very pleased with the speed of service.

Question 4

Which of the following skills is a key focus of the CLBA Listening assessment?

Accepted Answer

Comprehending spoken English in everyday, real-world situations.

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Memorizing long lists of academic vocabulary.

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Analyzing the grammatical structure of complex sentences.

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Understanding detailed historical lectures.

Question 5

You listen to a voicemail message from a doctor's office: 'This is a reminder for Alex Chen of your appointment with Dr. Evans on Tuesday, March 24th at 10:30 AM. Please remember to bring your health card and a list of your current medications. If you need to reschedule, please call us back at least 24 hours in advance.' What is Alex NOT explicitly asked to do in the message?

Accepted Answer

Confirm the appointment by calling back.

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Bring a health card.

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Bring a list of medications.

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Call 24 hours ahead to reschedule.

Question 6

During a team meeting, a colleague presents two options for a project. After they finish, the team leader says, 'Thank you for that detailed overview. Let's go with the second option, as it seems more cost-effective in the long run.' What is the outcome of the discussion?

Accepted Answer

The team leader has made a decision.

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The team will vote on which option to choose.

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The team needs more information before deciding.

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The team will combine both options into a new plan.