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CELPIP Reading Practice Test 1

A complete CELPIP Reading section — 4 parts and 38 questions in 55 minutes, written in the official format. Topics in this test: Housing & Renting, Public Transit & Transportation, Health & Wellness, Technology & Digital Life.

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What is in this test

  1. 1

    Part 1 — Reading Correspondence

    Urgent – Pest Infestation in Unit 4B, 58 Barrington Street

    11 questions

  2. 2

    Part 2 — Reading to Apply a Diagram

    The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) provides the following budget framework for two travellers sharing expenses on a 21-day road trip covering approximately 8,000…

    8 questions

  3. 3

    Part 3 — Reading for Information

    The City of Ottawa is pleased to announce the expansion of its Community Wellness Programme, which will bring free health screening clinics to 14 additional neighbourhoo…

    9 questions

  4. 4

    Part 4 — Reading for Viewpoints

    The Ontario government's decision to restrict smartphone use in classrooms, effective September 2024, sparked debate across the country.

    10 questions

A sample question from Part 1

Part 1: Reading Correspondence

Why is Sarah writing this email to the property manager?

  1. A.Her phone calls about a pest problem went unanswered.
  2. B.She wants to terminate her lease agreement early.
  3. C.She is requesting a reduction in her monthly rent.
  4. D.She needs to be transferred to a different unit in the building.

The correct answer is shown at the end of the test, together with every other answer.

How to take this test

  1. 1Set aside 55 minutes somewhere quiet — the timer runs like the real test.
  2. 2Read each part and answer every question; there is no penalty for a wrong answer.
  3. 3Submit to see your raw score, your estimated CLB level and the correct answers.

What you get when you finish

  • Your raw score out of 38 and an estimated CLB level.
  • The correct answer to every question, so you can see exactly where marks went.
  • A short read on your result and words from the passages you can save as flashcards.

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