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CELPIP Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence

CELPIP Reading Part 1 Practice Test: A student asking a professor about a missed lecture

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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 Professor Lin,

I’m sorry I missed yesterday’s lecture on urban planning—it was due to a sudden illness. I’m feeling better now and want to catch up. Could you share if the slides are posted online, or should I get notes from a classmate? I’d also like to know if we covered anything about zoning laws, as I’m working on a related assignment.

I checked the syllabus, and it seems we have a quiz next week. Does yesterday’s material factor into it heavily? I want to prioritize my studying. Also, are there office hours this Friday where I could ask a few questions in person?

I appreciate your understanding and all the work you put into the course.

Sincerely,

Kai

  1. Why did Kai miss the lecture?

  2. Kai wants the slides to…

  3. Zoning laws are mentioned because…

  4. What does Kai want to prioritize?

  5. Office hours are mentioned to…

  6. Kai values the professor’s…

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

Hello Kai,

I’m glad you’re feeling better. The slides are online, so can access them there. We did touch on zoning laws, which ties to your assignment. The quiz includes some of yesterday’s topics, but will help you prepare. I’m free Friday at 2 p.m. for office hours, and works for you. I’ll also post extra resources soon, so for those. Keep me posted on your progress. if you need clarification.

Regards,

Professor Lin

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Answer key

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  1. Why did Kai miss the lecture? C. He was sick
  2. Kai wants the slides to… D. review the lecture
  3. Zoning laws are mentioned because… C. Kai’s assignment involves them
  4. What does Kai want to prioritize? C. Quiz preparation
  5. Office hours are mentioned to… A. schedule a meeting
  6. Kai values the professor’s… C. course effort
  7. C. you
  8. C. reviewing slides
  9. D. let me know if that
  10. D. check back
  11. C. reach out

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