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CELPIP Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence

CELPIP Reading Part 1 Practice Test: A parent emailing a school about a field trip

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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 Ms. Evans,

I’m writing about the field trip my son Lucas mentioned—it’s to the science museum next Friday, right? He’s in your Grade 5 class, and he’s super excited about it. I just wanted to double-check a few details since the permission slip didn’t have much info.

What time will the kids leave and return to school? I need to arrange pickup since I work until 3 p.m. Also, is lunch provided, or should Lucas pack something? He’s got a peanut allergy, so I’d rather send his own food if there’s any risk. Oh, and does he need extra money for anything, like a gift shop?

One more question—will the teachers be supervising the whole time, or are there museum guides too? Lucas can wander off when he’s excited, so I’d feel better knowing how it’s managed. Thanks for organizing this—I know he’ll have a blast!

Regards,

Tara

  1. Tara is emailing to…

  2. Tara needs the timing to…

  3. Lucas’s allergy affects…

  4. Tara asks about money because…

  5. Tara is concerned about supervision since…

  6. Tara appreciates the trip because…

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

Dear Tara,

Glad Lucas is excited for the museum trip! We leave at 9 a.m. and return by 2:30 p.m., so . Lunch isn’t provided—please pack something safe for his allergy; is best. No extra money needed unless . Teachers will supervise fully, and will keep Lucas on track. Let me know if !

Best,

Ms. Evans

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Answer key

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  1. Tara is emailing to… D. confirm field trip details.
  2. Tara needs the timing to… D. plan her workday.
  3. Lucas’s allergy affects… B. his lunch plans.
  4. Tara asks about money because… C. the trip might have extras.
  5. Tara is concerned about supervision since… C. Lucas gets distracted.
  6. Tara appreciates the trip because… D. Lucas is eager.
  7. D. plan pickup accordingly
  8. B. his own food
  9. C. he wants souvenirs
  10. A. close monitoring
  11. D. you have more questions

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