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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.
5. Apartment Notice – Understand a building notice about maintenance work and time schedules.
Reading Section Activity: Apartment Notice
Topic: Building Notice – Maintenance Work and Time Schedules
Objective: Help the student practice reading comprehension by understanding key information from an apartment maintenance notice.
Step 1: Reading Passage – Apartment Notice
Subject: Notice of Scheduled Maintenance – Water Shut-Off
Dear Residents,
We are writing to inform you about scheduled maintenance work that will affect all apartments in our building. On Thursday, September 28th, we will be conducting necessary repairs to the plumbing system, which will require a temporary water shut-off.
Details of the Maintenance:
- Date: Thursday, September 28th
- Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Areas Affected: All units on floors 1-12
- Duration of Water Shut-Off: Approximately 6 hours (from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
Important Information:
- Water Shut-Off: Water will be turned off in the affected units during the maintenance period. Please make sure you have enough water for personal use before the shut-off time.
- Noisy Work: Some of the repairs will involve drilling, which may result in loud noises. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and advise you to plan accordingly.
- Elevator Use: Elevators will remain operational throughout the maintenance work. However, please be aware that maintenance staff may need to use the elevators for transporting equipment.
- Laundry Room: The laundry room will also be closed from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM as it shares the same water supply. Please plan your laundry schedule around this time.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this maintenance work, please feel free to contact the building management office at (555) 123-4567. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Building Management
Maple Grove Apartments
Step 2: Comprehension Questions
After reading the apartment notice, answer the following questions based on the maintenance work details.
Multiple Choice Questions
- What is the purpose of the apartment notice?
a) To announce a community event
b) To inform residents about water shut-off for maintenance
c) To inform about a rent increase
d) To notify about a new laundry room - When will the water be shut off?
a) September 27th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
b) September 29th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
c) September 28th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
d) September 28th from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Which floors will be affected by the maintenance work?
a) Floors 1-6
b) Floors 1-10
c) Floors 1-12
d) All floors - What will be closed during the maintenance period?
a) The gym
b) The parking lot
c) The laundry room
d) The elevators - Who should residents contact for more information?
a) The maintenance team
b) Building security
c) Building management
d) The cleaning staff
Short Answer Questions
- What is the expected duration of the water shut-off?
(Write your answer below) - What should residents prepare before the water shut-off?
(Write your answer below) - Why might the maintenance work cause inconvenience to residents?
(Write your answer below) - What will the maintenance staff likely use the elevators for?
(Write your answer below) - What is the phone number provided for residents to contact if they have questions?
(Write your answer below)
Step 3: Answer Key
- b) To inform residents about water shut-off for maintenance
- c) September 28th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- c) Floors 1-12
- c) The laundry room
- c) Building management
- The expected duration of the water shut-off is 6 hours, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
- Residents should ensure they have enough water for personal use before the shut-off time.
- The maintenance work may cause inconvenience due to loud noises from drilling and the water being unavailable.
- The maintenance staff will likely use the elevators to transport equipment.
- The phone number provided for contact is (555) 123-4567.
Step 4: Vocabulary & Definitions
Here are some difficult words and phrases from the apartment notice:
- Scheduled Maintenance: Planned work or repairs to ensure something operates properly.
- Example: “The scheduled maintenance of the elevator took place on Monday.”
- Water Shut-Off: A temporary suspension of the water supply.
- Example: “The water shut-off lasted for five hours while they fixed the pipes.”
- Noisy Work: Work that involves loud sounds, like drilling or hammering.
- Example: “The construction next door involved noisy work that lasted all afternoon.”
- Plan Accordingly: Make arrangements or changes to your schedule based on a situation.
- Example: “Since the meeting was rescheduled, she planned accordingly and adjusted her tasks.”
- Inconvenience: A mild problem or difficulty that affects comfort or ease.
- Example: “We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the power outage.”
Step 5: Selfie Assignment
Assignment:
Imagine you’re living in the apartment building and need to explain the maintenance notice to a friend who didn’t receive it. Record a short video (1-2 minutes) where you summarize the key points of the notice and explain how residents should prepare.