The CELPIP Reading Test for the General exam consists of multiple sections that assess a candidate’s ability to read and understand written English in everyday situations. Here are 40 practice reading activities tailored for CELPIP General that reflect real-world content and contexts.
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 42 Lessons
- 12 Weeks
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- Stage 1: Reading Correspondence (Emails, Messages, Notes)12
- 1.1Essential Tips to Improve Your Reading and Comprehension Skills for the CELPIP Exam
- 1.21. An Email from a Friend – Read an email about a trip and answer questions about the itinerary.
- 1.32. Customer Service Email – Understand a message about a product complaint and its resolution.
- 1.43. Workplace Announcement – Read a notice about a new office policy and identify key points.
- 1.54. Invitation to a Party 1 – Read an invitation and answer questions about the event details.
- 1.65. Apartment Notice – Understand a building notice about maintenance work and time schedules.
- 1.76. Meeting Request – Read a work-related message and answer questions about meeting times.
- 1.87. Request for Help – A coworker asks for help on a project. Answer questions about what is needed.
- 1.98. Vacation Plans – Read an email about a friend’s vacation and answer questions about activities.
- 1.109. Job Offer – Read a job offer letter and answer questions about salary, hours, and benefits.
- 1.1110. Social Media Post – Read a short post on a social media platform and understand its message.
- 1.1210.A Invitation to a Party 2 – Read an invitation and answer questions about the event details.
- Stage 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram (Instructions, Forms, Schedules)10
- 2.011. Bus Schedule – Read a city bus timetable and answer questions about departure and arrival times.
- 2.112. Health Insurance Form – Read the instructions for filling out a health insurance form.
- 2.213. Gym Membership Form – Understand a gym registration form and fill in the necessary information.
- 2.314. Recipe Instructions – Read and answer questions about a recipe for making lasagna.
- 2.415. Vacation Itinerary – Understand a travel itinerary and answer questions about flight details.
- 2.516. Apartment Lease Agreement – Read a lease document and answer questions about rules and costs.
- 2.617. Online Shopping Instructions – Understand how to return an item purchased online.
- 2.718. Concert Schedule – Read a concert timetable and answer questions about performance times.
- 2.819. Restaurant Menu – Understand a menu and answer questions about meal prices and descriptions.
- 2.920. Event Schedule – Read an event program and answer questions about session times and locations.
- Stage 3: Reading for Information (Articles, Brochures, Webpages)10
- 3.021. Travel Brochure – Read a tourist brochure about a destination and answer questions about attractions.
- 3.122. News Article – Read an article about a local community event and answer detailed comprehension questions.
- 3.223. Job Advertisement – Read a job ad and answer questions about the positions & qualifications.
- 3.324. Product Review – Understand a product review on a website and answer questions about the pros and cons.
- 3.425. Magazine Article – Read an article about healthy eating and answer questions about diet advice.
- 3.526. City Guide – Understand a city guide describing popular landmarks and transport options.
- 3.627. Environmental Report – Read a report on climate change and answer questions about the issues raised.
- 3.728. Museum Brochure – Read about an art exhibition and answer questions about the featured artists.
- 3.829. Fitness Article – Read about the benefits of exercise and answer questions about workout routines.
- 3.930. Community Bulletin – Understand a neighborhood bulletin about local services and events.
- Stage 4: Reading for Viewpoints (Opinions, Reviews, Discussions)10
- 4.031. Product Reviews – Read two different reviews of a smartphone and compare their viewpoints.
- 4.132. Forum Discussion – Understand a discussion in an online forum about work-life balance.
- 4.233. Letter to the Editor – Read a letter published in a newspaper and identify the author’s opinion.
- 4.334. Opinion Article – Read an opinion piece on climate change and answer questions on the arguments made.
- 4.435. Debate on Social Media – Understand opposing opinions in a debate about renewable energy.
- 4.536. Survey Results – Read survey results and understand the differing opinions expressed.
- 4.637. Book Review – Compare two book reviews and analyze the perspectives of the reviewers.
- 4.738. Movie Critic Reviews – Read critiques of a movie and answer questions about their opinions.
- 4.839. Editorial on Education – Understand an editorial about education reform and the writer’s stance.
- 4.940. Letter to a Friend – Read a letter where a person shares their opinion about a recent news story.
