Part One: Correspondence
CELPIP Reading Test
Two related emails: a main message about an everyday social or work situation, and a shorter reply with gaps to fill in.
Duration: About 11 minutes.
What You Do: Read both emails and answer 11 sentence-completion questions in dropdown format. Questions 1-6 are about the main email; questions 7-11 are blanks within the reply. All text and questions appear on the same screen.
What It Tests: Your understanding of purpose, detail, and tone, and your ability to cross-reference information between the two texts.
CELPIP Reading Part 1 Exercise 1 - CELPIP Reading Part 1 Exercise 1
Contexts: Emails about a curling playoff rescheduled due to arena heating failure, missing team captain.
Exercise Number: cel061
CELPIP Reading Part 1 Exercise 2 - CELPIP Reading Part 1 Exercise 2
Contexts: Emails coordinating last-minute logistics for an office relocation.
Exercise Number: cel062
CELPIP Reading Part 1 Exercise 3 - CELPIP Reading Part 1 Exercise 3
Contexts: Emails between siblings planning a surprise fortieth wedding anniversary party for their parents.
Exercise Number: cel063
CELPIP Reading Part 1 Exercise 4 - CELPIP Reading Part 1 Exercise 4
Contexts: Emails arranging a group camping trip to Algonquin Park, bookings and equipment.
Exercise Number: cel064
CELPIP Reading Part 1 Exercise 5 - CELPIP Reading Part 1 Exercise 5
Contexts: Emails about a temporary water shut-off affecting a community garden.
Exercise Number: cel065
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CELPIP Reading Part 1 Exercise 6 - CELPIP Reading Part 1 Exercise 6
Contexts: Emails organising a condo association spring cleanup, schedule and volunteer roles.
Exercise Number: cel066
CELPIP Reading Part 1 Exercise 7 - CELPIP Reading Part 1 Exercise 7
Contexts: Emails filling gaps in a school winter fair volunteer shift schedule.
Exercise Number: cel067
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CELPIP Reading Part 1 Exercise 8 - CELPIP Reading Part 1 Exercise 8
Contexts: Emails arranging travel and accommodation for a Toronto conference.
Exercise Number: cel068
CELPIP Reading Part 1 Exercise 9 - CELPIP Reading Part 1 Exercise 9
Contexts: Emails about weekend shifts and special instructions for dog rescue volunteers.
Exercise Number: cel069
CELPIP Reading Part 1 Exercise 10 - CELPIP Reading Part 1 Exercise 10
Contexts: Emails about a last-minute venue change for a monthly book club meeting.
Exercise Number: cel070
CELPIP Reading Part 1 Exercise 11 - CELPIP Reading Part 1 Exercise 11
Contexts: Emails with updates on planning a neighbourhood summer block party.
Exercise Number: cel071
