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Practice Test A - Listening Test

Listening Test Instructions

On the official test, once you leave a page, you cannot go back to it to change your answers. However, in this sample test, you can.

Please note that the order of question types on the official test may differ from the order presented here.

This Listening Test is identical in format to the official test except that the Listening section of the official test may be slightly longer as it might contain additional questions included for research and development purposes.

Listening Instructional Video

Practice Test A - Listening Practice Task
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Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the statement.

I want to see the concert again.

I didn’t attend the concert.

The concert was cancelled.

The concert wasn’t good.

Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

Listening to Problem Solving

You will hear a conversation in 3 sections. You will hear each section only once.

After each section, you will hear 2 or 3 questions. You will hear the questions only once.

Choose the best answer to each question.

Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

Instructions:

You will hear a conversation between a man and a woman in a garden store. The man is a customer and the woman is a sales assistant.

Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

Listen to the conversation. You will hear the conversation only once. It is about 1 to 1.5 minutes long.

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Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving
Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Question 1 of 8

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the statement.

He wants to buy gardening supplies.

She hopes to sell him plants.

She is offering some gardening advice.

He wants to learn about roses.

Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving
Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Question 2 of 8

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the statement.

Place them in a single bed.

Plant them in multiple beds.

Plant them all over his garden.

Grow them as ornamental flowers.

Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

You will hear the second section of the conversation shortly.

Preparation Time

10 seconds

Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

Listen to the conversation. You will hear the conversation only once. It is about 1 to 1.5 minutes long.

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Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving
Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Question 3 of 8

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the statement.

To know the number of beds

To know how many roses will fit

To allow easy planting of the roses

To get an idea of his garden

Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving
Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Question 4 of 8

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the statement.

In a 3x3 grid

In a diagonal shape

In a fancy pattern

In a random arrangement

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Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Question 5 of 8

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the statement.

Consider the number of plants he wants.

Consider the size of the bed he has.

Think about the colours he wants to have.

Plan on the arrangement of his plants.

Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

You will hear the second section of the conversation shortly.

Preparation Time

10 seconds

Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

Listen to the conversation. You will hear the conversation only once. It is about 1 to 1.5 minutes long.

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Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving
Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Question 6 of 8

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the statement.

Consider what colour flowers he wants.

Talk to his wife regarding the colours.

Decide on how many roses to buy.

Purchase the rose plants instantly.

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Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Question 7 of 8

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the statement.

The man’s card might not work.

The man might have left his chequebook at home.

The man doesn’t have cash.

The man doesn’t remember his PIN.

Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving
Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Question 8 of 8

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the statement.

He wrote a cheque.

He paid with cash.

He used his debit card.

He used store

Practice Test A - Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

You will hear a conversation followed by 5 questions.

Listen to each question. You will hear the question only once.

Choose the best answer to each question.

Practice Test A - Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

Instructions:

You will hear a conversation between a man and a woman. Both are university students who are meeting after class.

Practice Test A - Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

Listen to the conversation. You will hear the conversation only once. It is about 1.5 to 2 minutes long.

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Practice Test A - Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation
Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Question 1 of 5

Choose the best answer.

She came unprepared for the class.

He had a strict perspective regarding punctuality.

She had too many absences.

He had already dropped her from the course.

Practice Test A - Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation
Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Question 2 of 5

Choose the best answer.

She had to take the bus.

She had to walk to the campus.

She woke up late.

She didn’t want to attend the class.

Practice Test A - Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation
Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Question 3 of 5

Choose the best answer.

It made a grinding sound.

It had no power.

Its engine was not running smoothly.

Its spark plug burned out.

Practice Test A - Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation
Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Question 4 of 5

Choose the best answer.

She doesn’t want to pay for the repairs.

She broke her arm and can’t fix it herself.

She still has a debt to pay.

The car’s condition is irreparable.

Practice Test A - Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation
Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Question 5 of 5

Choose the best answer.

To see a doctor about her arm

To save money to get her car fixed

To start exercising

To have a friend fix her car

Practice Test A - Listening Part 3: Listening for Information

Listening for Information

You will hear a conversation followed by 6 questions.

Listen to each question. You will hear the question only once.

Choose the best answer to each question.

Practice Test A - Listening Part 3: Listening for Information

Instructions:

You are going to hear a man being interviewed about the history of a unique Canadian dish.

Practice Test A - Listening Part 3: Listening for Information

Listen to the conversation. You will hear the conversation only once. It is about 2 to 2.5 minutes long.

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Practice Test A - Listening Part 3: Listening for Information
Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Question 1 of 6

Choose the best answer.

A professional chef

A restaurateur

A food historian

A student

Practice Test A - Listening Part 3: Listening for Information
Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Question 2 of 6

Choose the best answer.

Quebec

Canada

United States

Bannock

Practice Test A - Listening Part 3: Listening for Information
Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Question 3 of 6

Choose the best answer.

French fries

Brown gravy

Cheese curds

White gravy

Practice Test A - Listening Part 3: Listening for Information
Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Question 4 of 6

Choose the best answer.

A traditional dish from Quebec

A regional dish

The quintessential Canadian dish

The colourful dish of Canadians

Practice Test A - Listening Part 3: Listening for Information
Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Question 5 of 6

Choose the best answer.

Homes

Diners

Fancy restaurants

Street vendors

Practice Test A - Listening Part 3: Listening for Information
Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Question 6 of 6

Choose the best answer.

It was a culinary invention.

It was very easy to prepare.

It was made with unhealthy ingredients.

It was considered inauthentic.

Practice Test A - Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item

Listening for Information

You will hear a news item once. It is about 1.5 minutes long.

Then 5 questions will appear.

Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu.

Practice Test A - Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item

Instructions:

Listen to a news item about an elderly woman who is a volunteer firefighter for her community.

Practice Test A - Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item

Listen to the following news item. You will hear the news item only once. It is about 1.5 minutes long.

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Practice Test A - Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item
Time remaining: 4 minutes

Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu ( ).

1 . An elderly woman is a volunteer firefighter and

2 . According to Flint, being a volunteer firefighter

3 . She and her husband, both decided to volunteer

4 . As long as she is healthy enough, Flint

5 . Flint’s primary responsibility is to

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Practice Test A - Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion

Listening to a Discussion

You will watch a 2-minute video. Then 8 questions will appear.

Choose the best way to answer each question.

Practice Test A - Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion

Instructions:

You will listen to a discussion between three people who are officials in a company.

Practice Test A - Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion

Watch the discussion. You will watch the discussion only once. It is about 1.5 to 2 minutes long.

Practice Test A - Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion
Time remaining: 4 minutes

Choose the best answer to each question from the drop-down menu ( ).

1 . What is the main problem?

2 . What are the speakers doing?

3 . What does Jeff suggest as a benefit?

4 . On what point does Sam agree with Jeff?

5 . What does Mary imply about watching the bottom-line?

6 . What is Jeff’s response to the question of funding the policy?

7 . Why does Jeff suggest that they wait before deciding about funding?

8 . What do the speakers decide to do?

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Practice Test A - Listening Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints

Listening for Viewpoints

You will hear a report once. It is about 3 minutes long.

Then 6 questions will appear.

Choose the best way to answer each question from the drop-down menu.

Practice Test A - Listening Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints

Instructions:

Listen to a report about jobs and unemployment in Alberta. Jobs and unemployment will be discussed in detail.

Practice Test A - Listening Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints

Listen to the following report. You will hear the report only once. It is about 3 minutes long.

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Practice Test A - Listening Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints
Time remaining: 4 minutes

Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu ( ).

1 . According to Anders, in order to address unemployment in Alberta

2 . Judith likely agrees with Anders, but notes that

3 . Anders is unlikely to disagree with Judith because

4 . Banks claims that for the long term

5 . In support of Banks, Judith suggests

6 . According to Banks, what is vital is

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Listening Test Instructions

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Practice Test A - Listening Practice Task NEXT Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Listening to Problem Solving

Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving NEXT

Instructions:

Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving NEXT

Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving NEXT Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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You will hear the second section of the conversation shortly.

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Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving NEXT Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving NEXT Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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You will hear the second section of the conversation shortly.

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Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving NEXT Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

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Instructions:

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Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Listening for Information

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Instructions:

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Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Listen to a short statement. You will hear it only once.

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Listening for Information

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Instructions:

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Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu ( ).

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Listening to a Discussion

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Instructions:

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Watch the discussion. You will watch the discussion only once. It is about 1.5 to 2 minutes long.

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Choose the best answer to each question from the drop-down menu ( ).

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Practice Test A - Listening Practice Task
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Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving
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Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving
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Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving
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Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving
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Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving
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Practice Test A - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

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Practice Test A - Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

Practice Test A - Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

Practice Test A - Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

Practice Test A - Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation
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Practice Test A - Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation
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Practice Test A - Listening Part 3: Listening for Information

Practice Test A - Listening Part 3: Listening for Information

Practice Test A - Listening Part 3: Listening for Information

Practice Test A - Listening Part 3: Listening for Information
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Practice Test A - Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item

Practice Test A - Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item

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Practice Test A - Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion

Practice Test A - Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion

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Practice Test A - Listening Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints

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