CELPIP Reading Practice

CELPIP Reading, Part 2 of 4

Reading to Apply a Diagram

Use a diagram, such as a comparison chart or schedule, to complete an email and answer questions.

Questions
8
Suggested time
9 min

Read this

Maplewood Venue Rentals: Private Event Options

Riverside Hall
Stage and sound system included
Tables and chairs set up by staff
No outside food or drink allowed
Price: $420
Capacity: 80 guests
Garden Pavilion
Covered outdoor terrace with garden view
String lights and patio heaters included
Closes at 9:00 p.m.
Price: $350
Capacity: 60 guests
Harbour Bistro
Private dining room with waterfront view
Three course dinner included
Vegetarian menu on request
Price: $580
Capacity: 45 guests
Maple Community Centre
Full kitchen access included
Bring your own catering welcome
Books up about six weeks in advance
Price: $180
Capacity: 120 guests

All prices include setup and cleaning. Free parking at every location. To book, call 555-0147 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Questions

Suggested time9:00

Questions 1 to 5: the email blanks

Choose the best option for each blank.

Hi Marcus,

I finally sat down with the venue sheet you printed out, and I think we can settle this before Friday's staff meeting. The bistro sounds elegant, and everyone loves the food there, but it is , and with forty two names on our guest list we would be squeezing the room as well. The pavilion is pretty, though since it , it will not work for an evening party. That leaves the hall and the community centre. The hall would save us the trouble of renting speakers, because . The catch is that Elena's sister wants to bake the cake herself, and the hall . So my vote goes to the community centre. It is by far , it holds everyone with room to spare, and we can use the kitchen for the cake.

If you agree, I will call first thing tomorrow, since places like this apparently fill up well ahead of time. Could you check how much table space the cake will need?

Dana

Questions 6 to 8: comprehension

6. Dana and Marcus
7. The main purpose of Dana's email is
8. Dana seems

0 of 8 answered. Blank questions count as wrong.

How CELPIP Reading Part 2 works

You get a diagram and an email that refers to it. The email has 5 blanks that can only be filled by checking the diagram, followed by 3 questions about the writer and the purpose of the email.

  • Skim the diagram headings first so you know where each kind of detail lives. Do not try to memorize it.
  • Each blank points to one item in the diagram. Find the item the sentence is describing, then pick the option that matches the fact.
  • The last 3 questions are about the people and the purpose, so the answers come from the email, not the diagram.