Celpip reading test

CELPIP READING TEST

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READING TEST PART 2READING TO APPLY A DIAGRAM

PROPERTY OF: COLGATE EDUCATION CONSULTING

GUIDELINES

You will be reading an email and look at an accompanying diagram. The email may be work-related or personal.

To complete the five blanks, you will need to understand the information in the diagram and relate it to the email message.

Often, the diagram is a chart that combines illustrations and text.

Practice reading an assortment of diagrams so that you can sharpen your diagram-reading skills.


King’s View Apartments Downtown Fully Furnished Suit Beautiful View

Age: 20 years oldRental Type: ApartmentMonthly Rent: $1250.00Bedrooms: 2Availability Date: Immediately

Downtown living at its best. King’s View has a fitness facility, sundeck and lounge area. Underground parking is available.

Age: 10 years oldRental Type: ApartmentMonthly Rent: $2995.00Bedrooms: 2Availability Date: First of next month

Compact of two-bedroom, two-bathroom fully furnished suite with a beautiful view. Rent includes complete furnishings, all kitchenware, bedroom and bathroom linen, all utilities and cable TV. Outside parking for two cars. Fitness room.


Great Downtown Suits – Winnipeg Place Apartments Magna Gardens. Two-Storey Downtown

Age: 5years oldRental Type: ApartmentMonthly Rent: $1275.00Bedrooms: 2Availability Date: 1 June

Great two-bedroom suites in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. Very spacious. Great view. Underground parking. Gym on site.

Age: NewRental Type: TownhouseMonthly Rent: $2850.00Bedrooms: 3Availability Date: 15 June

This modern two-storey unfurnished, three-bedroom, two bathroom townhouse is perfect for entertaining guests. Underground parking available. River view. Community room and garden.


R2 Example Prompt & TextRead the email message about the diagram.


R2 Example Prompt & TextRead the email message about the diagram.

2. Blank 2

a) are much smallerb) are much newerc) cost significantly lessd) are outside the downtown care



Eliminating the wrong answer:



Let’s practice more!R2 READING TO APPLY A DIAGRAM




Using the drop-down menu, choose the best way to complete each statement according to the

information given in the message.


Subject: Seattle conference presentationTo: Janice Wong <[email protected]>From: Peter Kull <[email protected]>

Hi Janice,

You will find attached our presentation file. It’s ready! I’ve also done some research on travel. Remember, the conference is a week away and we haven’t decided how to get there yet. Here are our options. Buses are the 1. _________ because the fleet is old and there are no stopovers. The train seems more relaxed and we have plenty of time to get some work done if needed. It 2. _________ than I had expected, especially when compared to airfares. Plus, the 3.__________ is far from the hotel. Flying would save us time, and the airport is close to the hotel and the university in case we want to visit Dr. Kitayama. Lastly, I really wouldn’t mind 4. __________ My car is economical and would give us flexibility to 5. ___________ After all, we have both worked so hard on this project!

Best,Peter


1. a.) most desirableb.) most flexiblec.) least comfortabled.) least effective

2. a.) is priced lowerb.) costs morec.) is less convenientd.) seems slower

3. a.) airportb.) stationc.) parking lotd.) stop

4. a.) cabbing.b.) flying.c.) driving.d.) taking the bus.

5. a.) commute.b.) go sightseeing.c.) go to the conference.d.) go to the hotel.


COMPLETE THESE STATEMENTS BY SELECTING THE BEST CHOICE.


6. Peter and Janice ___________

a.) work together.b.) are friends.c.) are neighbors.d.) live together.

7. The main purpose of the trip is ____________

a.) to attend a business meeting.b.) to visit a tourist attraction.c.) to speak at a conference.d.) to visit a doctor.

8. Peter seems ___________

a.) sympathetic.b.) apathetic.c.) cooperative.d.) unhelpful.


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