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CELPIP Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence

CELPIP Reading Part 1 Practice Test: A neighbor coordinating a community cleanup

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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

Hello Maria,

I’m reaching out about organizing a neighborhood cleanup this month. The park across from our street has been collecting litter lately, and I think a group effort could spruce it up. I’m proposing next Sunday morning—would that suit your schedule? I’d also like to know if you have any gloves or trash bags we could use, as I’m short on supplies.

I’m planning to post flyers to get more neighbors involved, but I wanted your thoughts on whether we should focus just on the park or include the nearby sidewalks too. Another thing: do you think we should arrange for the city to pick up the collected trash, or should we haul it ourselves?

Thanks for any ideas you can share—it’d be great to team up on this.

Regards,

Elliot

  1. The purpose of Elliot’s email is to…

  2. Why does Elliot suggest next Sunday?

  3. What is Elliot short on?

  4. Flyers are mentioned to…

  5. The cleanup might expand to include…

  6. Elliot asks about trash pickup to…

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

Hi Elliot,

I love the cleanup idea—let’s do it. Sunday morning works fine, and I can bring some gloves and bags. I’d suggest since the sidewalks need attention too. For trash, would save us the hassle. I can help with flyers if you want, so . I’ll ask a few others to join, and by Friday. Looking forward to making the park shine. about any other details.

Best,

Maria

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This is Part 1 of CELPIP Reading Practice Test 25. Take all 4 parts (38 questions) for a score and an estimated CLB.

Answer key

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  1. The purpose of Elliot’s email is to… C. plan a cleanup event
  2. Why does Elliot suggest next Sunday? C. He’s checking availability
  3. What is Elliot short on? B. Supplies
  4. Flyers are mentioned to… C. attract more helpers
  5. The cleanup might expand to include… C. local sidewalks
  6. Elliot asks about trash pickup to… C. clarify logistics
  7. C. adding sidewalks
  8. B. city pickup
  9. D. let me know
  10. D. confirm who’s coming
  11. B. tell me

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