CELPIP Listening Part 4: News Item Practice
Hear a short news report read by a single newsreader, then answer five questions about the event, the reasons behind it, and its details. Practise with 100 real exam-style sets.
100 questions
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Listening to a News Item
- You will listen to one news report before answering 5 questions.
- Use the information from the news report to complete each statement with the best answer.
- In this practice test, you can play, pause, replay, and view the transcript.
- For exam-like practice, complete all 5 questions before replaying the audio or opening the transcript.
Why Practice Listening to a News Item Questions?
In Part 4 you listen to a continuous news report delivered by one speaker, then answer five questions about the central event, why it happened, and the specific facts reported.
The skill is note-worthy listening: news items pack names, numbers, and reasons closely together, so practising many reports trains you to catch the key fact each question targets.
When you are ready for the full experience, take a complete listening mock test under exam timing.
What is CELPIP Listening Part 4?
Part 4, “Listening to a News Item,” presents a short news report read by a single newsreader. You answer five multiple-choice questions about the event and its details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CELPIP Listening to a News Item listening practice.
Is the Part 4 audio a conversation?
No. It is a monologue read by one newsreader, like a short radio bulletin. There is a single voice throughout, so focus on the facts rather than on who is speaking.
What kinds of questions does Part 4 ask?
Questions cover the best headline, the reason behind the event, and specific reported details. Reviewing the transcript here shows you exactly which sentence answers each one.
Can I practice CELPIP listening for free?
Yes. Test 1 on this page is completely free, including the audio, instant scoring and every answer explanation. The remaining tests are part of the Pro plan.
How does the audio work here?
The audio is generated live in your browser, with a distinct voice for each speaker. You can play, pause and replay it, and open the transcript at any time while you practise.
How is CELPIP Listening scored?
The Listening test has 38 questions across several parts. Your number of correct answers maps to a CELPIP level from M up to 12, and each practice set shows your score so you can track progress.