CELPIP Reading
Four parts with emails, diagrams, information and opinion texts. There is no penalty for a wrong answer, so answer every question.
About 43 to 56 minutes in total1. Reading Correspondence
11 questionsRead an email or letter and a reply, then answer questions.
Tips
- Find the purpose of the message in the first lines.
- Some questions ask what the writer would most likely do.
2. Reading to Apply a Diagram
8 questionsUse a diagram, schedule or table together with a short text.
Tips
- Read the question first, then find the matching row.
- Check conditions like dates, ages and exceptions.
3. Reading for Information
9 questionsA longer informational text with paragraphs to match to statements.
Tips
- Skim each paragraph for its main idea before the questions.
- Paraphrases, not the same words, point to the answer.
4. Reading for Viewpoints
10 questionsAn opinion text, such as a letter to the editor, with a response.
Tips
- Find the writer's main position and the reasons.
- Watch for tone: the writer may agree in part.
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