CLBPT - Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Listening Comprehension 3

Question 1

A doctor says: 'Your blood pressure is slightly elevated. It's not dangerous, but I'd like you to reduce salt intake and come back in three months.' What is the doctor's assessment?

Accepted Answer

The patient's blood pressure is mildly high and needs monitoring

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The patient needs immediate hospitalization

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The blood pressure is perfectly normal

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The patient needs surgery

Question 2

At a job interview, the interviewer asks: 'Tell me about a time you had to deal with a difficult customer.' What is this question asking?

Accepted Answer

Provide a specific example from past experience

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Describe your favourite customer

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Explain a hypothetical situation

Answer

List all customers you've worked with

Question 3

A housing inspector says: 'The smoke detectors need new batteries and the bathroom fan isn't venting properly. These aren't major hazards, but they should be addressed within 30 days.' How urgent are the issues?

Accepted Answer

Moderately urgent — fix within 30 days

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Extremely urgent — evacuate the building

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Not urgent at all — ignore them

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The issues are already resolved

Question 4

During a citizenship ceremony, the judge says: 'By taking the Oath of Citizenship today, you are making a commitment to Canada's values. Congratulations — you are now Canadian citizens.' What is happening?

Accepted Answer

People are becoming Canadian citizens

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People are applying for permanent residence

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People are renewing passports

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People are registering to vote

Question 5

A colleague says: 'I'm thinking of taking French immersion. My manager hinted that being bilingual might help with the promotion next year. Plus, my wife's family speaks French.' What is the primary motivation?

Accepted Answer

Career advancement is the main driver, with family as secondary motivation

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They want to move to Quebec

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They dislike English

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Their manager is forcing them

Question 6

A public health announcement says: 'If you test positive for COVID-19, isolate for 5 days. You may end isolation after 5 days if symptoms have improved for at least 24 hours.' What must happen before ending isolation?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms must have improved for 24+ hours after day 5

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A negative test result

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10 full days of isolation

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A doctor's clearance