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CELPIP Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence

CELPIP Reading Part 1 Practice Test: A pet owner contacting a vet clinic about an appointment

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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 Green Paws Clinic,

My dog, Max, has been scratching a lot lately, and I’m worried it might be allergies or something else. I’d like to book an appointment to have him checked out. Are there any openings this week, preferably in the afternoon? I work mornings and would need to bring him later in the day.

I’ve also noticed Max is due for his annual shots soon. Can those be done during the same visit, or should I schedule separately? Another question: do you have any tips for calming pets before appointments? Max gets a bit anxious at the vet.

Thank you for your help—I really value how caring your team is with animals.

Best regards,

Sonia

  1. Sonia’s main reason for writing is to…

  2. Max might be suffering from…

  3. Afternoon appointments are preferred because…

  4. Annual shots are mentioned to…

  5. Sonia asks for calming tips due to…

  6. What does Sonia appreciate about the clinic?

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

Hi Sonia,

Sorry to hear Max isn’t feeling great—we’ll get him sorted. We have an afternoon slot this Thursday at 3 p.m., so should work for you. Shots can absolutely be done then, and will streamline things. For calming Max, try a favorite toy, which his nerves. I’ll send a confirmation email tomorrow, and if Thursday doesn’t suit. We’re here to make Max comfortable. Let us know before the visit.

Best,

Green Paws Clinic

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Answer key

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  1. Sonia’s main reason for writing is to… D. schedule a vet visit
  2. Max might be suffering from… D. allergies
  3. Afternoon appointments are preferred because… B. Sonia is busy mornings
  4. Annual shots are mentioned to… D. combine with the visit
  5. Sonia asks for calming tips due to… C. Max’s behavior at home
  6. What does Sonia appreciate about the clinic? A. Caring staff
  7. D. that
  8. C. it saves time
  9. D. might ease
  10. D. tell me
  11. D. any concerns

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