CELPIP Reading test
Four parts with 38 questions: an email or letter, a diagram, an informational text and an opinion piece with a reader's comment. The section takes about 55–60 minutes.
4 parts
- Part 1: Reading CorrespondenceA personal email or letter, followed by a reply you complete with drop-down choices. Questions: 11 · Time: about 11 minutes · Question style: Multiple choice and drop-down completion
- Part 2: Reading to Apply a DiagramA diagram such as a schedule, price list or floor plan, with an email that refers to it. Questions: 8 · Time: about 9 minutes · Question style: Drop-down completion and multiple choice
- Part 3: Reading for InformationAn informational article in four paragraphs, A to D, on a topic such as science, history or travel. Questions: 9 · Time: about 10 minutes · Question style: Match each statement to a paragraph
- Part 4: Reading for ViewpointsAn opinion article followed by a reader's comment that responds to it. Questions: 10 · Time: about 13 minutes · Question style: Multiple choice and drop-down completion
Free CELPIP Reading practice tests
38 full-length Reading tests with 38 questions each, the answer key and an estimated CLB, plus single-part tests for every part.
How the section works
- The section opens with a short unscored practice task.
- Answers are multiple choice, chosen from drop-down menus or four options.
- The texts are on screen next to the questions, so you can look back at them while you answer.
How CELPIP Reading is scored
- Correct answers are converted to a CELPIP level from M to 12, which matches the same CLB level.
- There is no penalty for a wrong answer, so never leave a question blank.
- Each part is timed separately; unused time does not carry over.
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