Day-1
The Reading Test is about 55 minutes.
There are four parts in Reading Section You will have 10 minutes to read each passage and answer the questions.
| Reading Sections | Time |
| Reading Sections: Part-1- Reading Correspondence (Email, letters, memos, report etc.) | 15 minutes |
| Reading Section:Part-2- Reading to apply a diagram | 10 minutes |
| Reading Section: Part-3-Reading for Information | 10 minutes |
| Reading Section: Part-3-Reading for Viewpoints | 20 minutes |
Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence
Read the following message.
Dear Mr. Johnson,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to request an extension on the deadline for the Market Research Project due on March 15, 2024. Unfortunately, due to some unexpected delays, I am unable to complete the project on time.
Over the past week, there have been some unforeseen technical challenges with the software that our team has been using for this project. Despite our best efforts, these issues have taken longer to resolve than anticipated. Additionally, one of our key team members, Sarah, was out sick, which further delayed our progress.
Given these circumstances, I kindly request an extension of five (5) business days to ensure that the project is completed to the highest standard. I believe that with this additional time, we will be able to deliver a more thorough and polished result.
I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Please let me know if you need any additional information regarding the situation.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
John Smith
Project Manager
March 10, 2024
Question 1-6
Choose the best option according to the information given in the message.
- 1.What is the purpose of John Smith’s email?
a) To inform Mr. Johnson about the project’s completion
b) To request an extension for the project deadline
c) To discuss technical challenges
d) To apologize for being sick - 2.Why is John unable to meet the original deadline for the Market Research Project?
a) He missed a meeting
b) The team has not completed the project
c) Technical challenges and illness of a team member
d) He forgot about the deadline - Who is the team member mentioned in the email as being unavailable?
a) Sarah
b) Mark
c) David
d) Rachel - 4.What is the requested extension for the project deadline?
a) One day
b) Three days
c) Five business days
d) One week - What is the reason John gives for needing more time to complete the project?
a) Lack of resources
b) Illness of a key team member
c) Unforeseen technical challenges
d) Both b and c - 6.How does John Smith close his email?
a) Asking for a meeting
b) Apologizing for the delay
c) Reaffirming his team’s commitment
d) Requesting a new project manager
Read the following message.
From: Sarah Johnson, Marketing Specialist
To: Michael Reed, HR Manager
Date: June 5, 2024
Dear Michael,
I hope you’re doing well. I am writing to formally request a leave of absence from work due to personal reasons. I would like to take a 10-day leave starting from June 15th to June 24th, 2024.
The reason for my request is that I need to attend to a family matter that requires my immediate presence. I understand that the timing might not be ideal, but I will ensure that all my ongoing tasks are completed or delegated appropriately before I leave. I have already informed my team members about my upcoming leave, and they are prepared to handle any urgent matters in my absence.
During my leave, I will be reachable by phone or email in case of any emergencies, but I believe my absence will not significantly impact the team’s progress. I have also prepared a detailed handover document for the team to ensure a smooth workflow while I am away.
I would appreciate it if you could approve my leave request and let me know if any additional information is needed.
Thank you for your understanding and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Sarah Johnson
Marketing Specialist
Questions 7-11
Choose the best option according to the information given in the message.
- Why is Sarah requesting leave from work?
a) Medical reasons
b) Family matter
c) Vacation
d) Work-related issue - How long is Sarah requesting leave for?
a) 5 days
b) 7 days
c) 10 days
d) 14 days - When will Sarah’s requested leave period begin and end?
a) June 10th to June 20th
b) June 12th to June 19th
c) June 15th to June 24th
d) June 18th to June 25th - What has Sarah done to prepare for her absence?
a) Informed her manager about the leave
b) Delegated tasks to her team members
c) Prepared a project report
d) Finished all her work - How will Sarah stay in touch during her leave?
a) By attending meetings remotely
b) By visiting the office once a week
c) By phone or email in case of emergencies
d) By working from home
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Reading Part 2:
Reading to Apply a Diagram
Read the following message.
Company Organizational Chart
Below is the organizational chart of XYZ Corporation. The chart shows the structure of the company and how various departments and roles are interconnected. The chart also highlights the reporting lines and key leadership positions within the organization.
Instructions:
Read the company’s organizational chart carefully. Based on the information provided in the chart and the passage, answer the following questions
Questions 1 to 8:
1.Who is directly below the CEO in the organizational chart?
a) COO
b) VP of Operations
c) Finance Manager
d) VP of Finance
- Which department does the VP of Operations oversee?
a) Finance
b) Operations
c) Marketing
d) HR - Who reports directly to the CFO?
a) VP of Finance
b) Finance Manager
c) Operations Manager
d) Accountant - Which of the following positions is a supervisory role?
a) Frontline Employees
b) Finance Manager
c) Operations Manager
d) Accountant - How many frontline employees are listed in the organizational chart?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5 - Who is responsible for overseeing both the operations and the finance departments in the company?
a) The CEO
b) The CFO
c) The COO
d) The VP of Operations - Who is directly above the Finance Manager in the organizational chart?
a) CEO
b) VP of Finance
c) CFO
d) Operations Manager - Which position is responsible for overseeing the frontline employees?
a) VP of Operations
b) Operations Manager
c) CEO
d) Supervisors
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Reading Part 3: Reading for Information
Read the following passage
Passage 1:
Position: Marketing Coordinator Company: GreenTech Solutions Location: Downtown Vancouver
GreenTech Solutions is seeking a creative, organized, and proactive Marketing Coordinator to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing marketing campaigns to promote our products and services.
Passage 2:
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop marketing campaigns to promote GreenTech Solutions products and services.
- Coordinate and create engaging content for social media platforms.
- Manage event planning and coordination.
- Monitor and analyze the performance of marketing campaigns and suggest improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful campaign execution.
- Prepare marketing reports and presentations for senior management.
Passage 3:
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or a related field.
- Proven experience in digital marketing and content creation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media tools.
Passage 4:
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to hr@greentechsolutions.com by [Date]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Question 1-9
Decide which passage, 1 to 4, has the information given in each statement below. Select ‘e’ if the information is not given in any of the paragraphs.
- The position is located in Downtown Vancouver. Where is this information provided? a) Passage 1 b) Passage 2 c) Passage 3 d) Passage 4 e) Not mentioned
- Candidates are required to have a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or a related field. Which passage contains this information? a) Passage 1 b) Passage 2 c) Passage 3 d) Passage 4 e) Not mentioned
- The job responsibilities include event planning and coordination. Where is this mentioned? a) Passage 1 b) Passage 2 c) Passage 3 d) Passage 4 e) Not mentioned
- The company requests that only shortlisted candidates be contacted for interviews. Which passage includes this information? a) Passage 1 b) Passage 2 c) Passage 3 d) Passage 4 e) Not mentioned
- The Marketing Coordinator needs to be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Where can this be found? a) Passage 1 b) Passage 2 c) Passage 3 d) Passage 4 e) Not mentioned
- The position requires the candidate to work on social media content. Which passage talks about this? a) Passage 1 b) Passage 2 c) Passage 3 d) Passage 4 e) Not mentioned
- Interested candidates should send their application to hr@greentechsolutions.com. Where is this information mentioned? a) Passage 1 b) Passage 2 c) Passage 3 d) Passage 4 e) Not mentioned
- Candidates need to have experience in content creation and digital marketing. Where is this requirement listed? a) Passage 1 b) Passage 2 c) Passage 3 d) Passage 4 e) Not mentioned
- The position involves preparing marketing reports and presentations for senior management. Where is this specified? a) Passage 1 b) Passage 2 c) Passage 3 d) Passage 4 e) Not mentioned
Reading Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints
Read the following article from a website.
Environmental Policies and Their Impact on Society
Paragraph:
Environmental policies are vital in shaping how society interacts with the natural world. They aim to reduce environmental degradation, combat climate change, and promote sustainability. Proponents of stringent environmental policies argue that they are necessary for long-term global well-being. They believe that addressing climate change, improving waste management, and reducing emissions are crucial steps to ensure a livable planet for future generations. These policies, they argue, help in reducing health risks caused by pollution and contribute to economic growth by creating new jobs in renewable energy sectors.
However, critics of such policies point out the challenges and economic costs associated with stringent environmental regulations. Small businesses, in particular, may struggle with the financial burden of implementing new green technologies or paying for compliance with environmental laws. Critics also argue that some policies may result in job losses, especially in industries like oil and gas, where transitioning to renewable energy sources can lead to economic dislocation.
Despite the disagreements, many agree that there needs to be a balance between promoting environmental sustainability and protecting economic interests. A combination of government incentives for green technologies and thoughtful policy-making could offer a solution that benefits both the environment and the economy.
Question 1-9
Choose the best option according to the information given in the article.
1.According to the passage, what is the main purpose of environmental policies?
A) To create new job opportunities
B) To promote the use of fossil fuels
C) To reduce environmental degradation and combat climate change
D) To increase global trade
E) To improve economic growth
2. What do proponents of strict environmental policies believe about their long-term effects?
A) They will harm the economy
B) They will lead to job losses in renewable energy sectors
C) They are necessary for the global well-being and future generations
D) They only focus on reducing pollution
E) They focus on reducing government spending
3.What is one of the arguments of critics regarding environmental policies?
A) They support the creation of renewable energy jobs
B) They result in job creation in all sectors
C) They impose high financial burdens on small businesses
D) They reduce health risks associated with pollution
E) They do not create enough economic incentives
- What is mentioned as a potential benefit of environmental policies according to the passage?
- A) Reducing the need for renewable energy
- B) Helping in the creation of new jobs in renewable energy sectors
- C) Fostering economic dislocation
- D) Reducing government expenditure
- E) Increasing reliance on fossil fuels
- Which of the following is the viewpoint of critics of environmental policies mentioned in the passage?
- A) Environmental policies are always beneficial
- B) These policies promote economic growth
- C) These policies are difficult for small businesses to implement
- D) Policies will help businesses with high profits
- E) These policies have no impact on society
- What do both proponents and critics of environmental policies agree on?
- A) Environmental policies create only negative effects
- B) Environmental policies should be ignored
- C) There needs to be a balance between environmental sustainability and economic interests
- D) Environmental policies are always good for businesses
- E) Environmental policies should lead to immediate job creation
- 7.What is suggested as a potential solution to balancing environmental and economic interests?
- A) Strict regulations with no financial support
- B) Government incentives for green technologies
- C) Reduced emphasis on renewable energy
- D) Limiting economic growth to address environmental concerns
- E) Increased reliance on fossil fuels
- According to the passage, which industry is mentioned as being negatively impacted by some environmental policies?
- A) Tourism
- B) Technology
- C) Oil and gas industry
- D) Renewable energy industry
- E) Retail sector
- Which of the following best summarizes the tone of the passage?
- A) Completely supportive of environmental policies
- B) Neutral, presenting both sides of the argument
- C) Strictly critical of environmental policies
- D) Focused on advocating for renewable energy
- E) Not concerned with economic consequences
Answer Key
Questions
Answers
Reading Part 1
Reading to a correspondence
Q-1
b) To request an extension for the project deadline
Q-2
c) Technical challenges and illness of a team member
Q-3
a) Sarahc) Five business days
Q-4
c) Five business days
Q-5
d) Both b and c
Q-6
b) Apologizing for the delay
Q-7
b) Family matter
Q-8
c) 10 days
Q-9
c) June 15th to June 24th
Q-10
b) Delegated tasks to her team members
Q-11
c) By phone or email in case of emergencies
Reading Part 2
Reading to apply a diagram
Q-1
a) COO
Q-2
b) Operations
Q-3
b) Finance Manager
Q-4
c) Operations Manager
Q-5
a) 2
Q-6
a) The CEO
Q-7
b) VP of Finance
Q-8
b) Operations Manager
Questions
Answers
Reading Part 3
Reading For Information
Q-1
a)
Q-2
c)
Q-3
b)
Q-4
d)
Q-5
c)
Q-6
b)
Q-7
d)
Q-8
c)
Q-9
b)
Reading Part 4
Reading For Viewpoints
Q-1
c)
Q-2
c)
Q-3
c)
Q-4
b)
Q-5
c)
Q-6
c)
Q-7
b)
Q-8
c)
Q-9
b)
Reading Test Score Chart
Score
CELPIP Level
33–38
10-12
31-33
9
28-31
8
24-28
7
19-25
5
15-20
4
10-16
3
8-11
M
0-7
M
A Note About Your CELPIP Score
This chart illustrates how raw scores on the Reading Test correspond to the respective CELPIP levels. It is intended as a general reference only. Because questions can vary in difficulty and may be scaled differently, the raw score needed for a particular level may differ slightly between tests. This variation also accounts for the slight overlap in some score ranges.
| Questions | Answers | |
| Reading Part 1
Reading to a correspondence |
Q-1 | b) To request an extension for the project deadline |
| Q-2 | c) Technical challenges and illness of a team member | |
| Q-3 | a) Sarahc) Five business days | |
| Q-4 | c) Five business days | |
| Q-5 | d) Both b and c | |
| Q-6 | b) Apologizing for the delay | |
| Q-7 | b) Family matter | |
| Q-8 | c) 10 days | |
| Q-9 | c) June 15th to June 24th | |
| Q-10 | b) Delegated tasks to her team members | |
| Q-11 | c) By phone or email in case of emergencies | |
| Reading Part 2
Reading to apply a diagram |
Q-1 | a) COO |
| Q-2 | b) Operations | |
| Q-3 | b) Finance Manager | |
| Q-4 | c) Operations Manager | |
| Q-5 | a) 2 | |
| Q-6 | a) The CEO | |
| Q-7 | b) VP of Finance | |
| Q-8 | b) Operations Manager
|
| Questions | Answers | |
| Reading Part 3
Reading For Information |
Q-1 | a) |
| Q-2 | c) | |
| Q-3 | b) | |
| Q-4 | d) | |
| Q-5 | c) | |
| Q-6 | b) | |
| Q-7 | d) | |
| Q-8 | c) | |
| Q-9 | b) | |
| Reading Part 4
Reading For Viewpoints |
Q-1 | c) |
| Q-2 | c) | |
| Q-3 | c) | |
| Q-4 | b) | |
| Q-5 | c) | |
| Q-6 | c) | |
| Q-7 | b) | |
| Q-8 | c) | |
| Q-9 | b) |
Reading Test Score Chart
| Score | CELPIP Level |
| 33–38 | 10-12 |
| 31-33 | 9 |
| 28-31 | 8 |
| 24-28 | 7 |
| 19-25 | 5 |
| 15-20 | 4 |
| 10-16 | 3 |
| 8-11 | M |
| 0-7 | M |
A Note About Your CELPIP Score
This chart illustrates how raw scores on the Reading Test correspond to the respective CELPIP levels. It is intended as a general reference only. Because questions can vary in difficulty and may be scaled differently, the raw score needed for a particular level may differ slightly between tests. This variation also accounts for the slight overlap in some score ranges.