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- 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.
7. Request for Help – A coworker asks for help on a project. Answer questions about what is needed.
Reading Section Activity: Request for Help
Topic: A Coworker Asks for Help on a Project
Objective: Help the student practice reading comprehension by understanding the key details of a work-related help request.
Step 1: Reading Passage – Request for Help
Subject: Request for Assistance on Quarterly Report
Hi Sarah,
I hope you’re doing well. I’m reaching out because I could use some assistance with the Quarterly Sales Report. I’ve been managing the data collection, but I’m a bit behind on analyzing the results and creating the final presentation.
Here’s what I need help with:
- Data Analysis: I’ve gathered all the sales data from the past three months, but I’m struggling with analyzing it in Excel. If you could help break down the data by region and product category, that would be great.
- Presentation: Once the analysis is complete, I need help putting together a PowerPoint presentation for our meeting with the sales team next Monday.
The deadline for the report is Friday, October 6th, so we still have some time, but I want to make sure everything is polished and ready by then. Could you help with the data analysis by Wednesday, so we have enough time to work on the presentation?
Let me know if you’re available to assist. I really appreciate it!
Best regards,
Mike
Sales Department
Step 2: Comprehension Questions
After reading the coworker’s request, answer the following questions based on the details provided.
Multiple Choice Questions
- Why is Mike asking Sarah for help?
a) To help manage the sales data collection
b) To help with analyzing the sales data and creating a presentation
c) To schedule the next team meeting
d) To organize a team event - What task needs to be completed first?
a) Data collection
b) Creating the PowerPoint presentation
c) Data analysis
d) Writing the final report - By what date does Mike need the data analysis to be completed?
a) Friday, October 6th
b) Monday, October 2nd
c) Wednesday, October 4th
d) Thursday, October 5th - What is the deadline for the entire Quarterly Sales Report?
a) Wednesday, October 4th
b) Friday, October 6th
c) Monday, October 2nd
d) Thursday, October 5th - What will Sarah need to do after helping with the data analysis?
a) Collect sales data
b) Present the report to the sales team
c) Review the report with Mike
d) Help create a PowerPoint presentation for the meeting
Short Answer Questions
- What specific analysis does Mike need help with?
(Write your answer below) - What tool does Mike mention for analyzing the data?
(Write your answer below) - When is the meeting with the sales team?
(Write your answer below) - What is Mike’s primary concern about the report?
(Write your answer below) - Who is writing the Quarterly Sales Report?
(Write your answer below)
Step 3: Answer Key
- b) To help with analyzing the sales data and creating a presentation
- c) Data analysis
- c) Wednesday, October 4th
- b) Friday, October 6th
- d) Help create a PowerPoint presentation for the meeting
- Mike needs help with breaking down the sales data by region and product category.
- Mike mentions using Excel to analyze the data.
- The meeting with the sales team is on Monday, October 2nd.
- Mike is concerned about completing the analysis and having a polished presentation ready in time.
- Mike is writing the Quarterly Sales Report but needs Sarah’s help with analysis and the presentation.
Step 4: Vocabulary & Definitions
Here are some difficult words and phrases from the coworker’s request:
- Quarterly: Occurring every three months.
- Example: “We review our sales numbers on a quarterly basis.”
- Data Analysis: The process of examining and interpreting data to make conclusions.
- Example: “Data analysis helps us understand the trends in customer behavior.”
- Break Down: To separate something into smaller parts or categories.
- Example: “We need to break down the sales figures by region to see where our strongest markets are.”
- Polished: Something that is well-prepared, professional, and free of mistakes.
- Example: “The presentation was polished and left a great impression on the clients.”
- Presentation: A visual display of information, often using slides, to convey a message or explain a topic.
- Example: “We will create a presentation to show the results of the marketing campaign.”
Step 5: Selfie Assignment
Assignment:
Imagine you are Sarah, and you’ve received this request for help from your coworker Mike. Record a short video (1-2 minutes) explaining how you would assist him with the data analysis and what steps you would take to help with the PowerPoint presentation.