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CELPIP Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence

CELPIP Reading Part 1 Practice Test: A customer emailing a gym about membership options

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A free Reading Part 1 practice test in the CELPIP format: 11 questions with the answer key. Choose your answers, then check them at the bottom of the page.

Questions
11
Time
about 11 minutes
Question style
Multiple choice and drop-down completion

Dear Fitness Zone Team,

I’m interested in joining your gym and had some questions about your memberships. I saw on your website you offer a basic plan for $40/month and a premium one for $60/month, but the details were a bit vague. What’s the main difference between them? I’m mostly into weightlifting, so I’d love something that fits that.

Your hours say 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.—is that every day, or do weekends differ? I’d probably come early mornings or late evenings. Also, do you offer a trial pass? I’d like to check out the equipment before committing. Oh, and how busy does it get around 7 a.m.? I hate waiting for machines.

One more thing—are there any startup fees, or is it just the monthly rate? I’m hoping to join soon if it’s a good fit. Thanks for your help!

Regards,

Kayla

  1. Kayla is emailing to…

  2. Kayla’s fitness focus is…

  3. Kayla wants to know the hours to…

  4. Kayla asks about a trial to…

  5. Kayla dislikes busy times because…

  6. Kayla asks about fees to…

Here is a response to the message. Complete the response by filling in the blanks. Select the best choice for each blank.

Dear Kayla,

Thanks for your interest in Fitness Zone! The premium plan includes full equipment access, perfect for weightlifting, while is more limited. We’re open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, so fits your schedule. We offer a 3-day trial pass to try us out. At 7 a.m., it’s moderately busy, but are usually free. No startup fees—just the monthly rate; soon.

Regards,

Fitness Zone Team

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Answer key

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  1. Kayla is emailing to… D. ask about membership details.
  2. Kayla’s fitness focus is… D. weight training.
  3. Kayla wants to know the hours to… D. plan her visits.
  4. Kayla asks about a trial to… B. test the gym first.
  5. Kayla dislikes busy times because… C. machines are taken.
  6. Kayla asks about fees to… B. avoid surprises.
  7. D. the basic
  8. A. mornings or evenings
  9. D. come by
  10. D. weights
  11. A. ready to join

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