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CELPIP Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence

CELPIP Reading Part 1 Practice Test: Announcement of Company Holiday Schedule

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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 Team,

As we approach the end of the year, I’m pleased to share the 2025 holiday schedule for Horizon Enterprises. This plan aims to balance employee well-being with operational needs, ensuring everyone enjoys well-deserved time off. Our offices will observe eight paid holidays, detailed below.

The schedule includes: New Year’s Day (January 1), Family Day (February 17), Good Friday (April 18), Victoria Day (May 19), Canada Day (July 1), Labour Day (September 1), Thanksgiving (October 13), and Christmas Day (December 25). For employees working in shifts, please note that some departments may require minimal staffing on select holidays, with compensatory time off provided.

To assist with planning, we encourage you to submit vacation requests by November 30, 2024, for holidays requiring extended leave. Managers will review requests to ensure fairness and coverage. Additionally, could you clarify whether you prefer email or in-person notifications for holiday shift assignments? We also seek your input on hosting a virtual holiday celebration in December—please share your suggestions.

For further details, refer to the employee handbook or contact HR at [email protected]. Your cooperation in adhering to this schedule is appreciated.

Best regards,

Laura Bennett

Human Resources Director

  1. What is the underlying goal of the holiday schedule?

  2. What can be inferred about shift workers?

  3. What does the request for vacation submissions imply?

  4. How does Laura encourage employee engagement?

  5. What assumption does Laura make about employees?

  6. What is the purpose of requesting notification preferences?

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

Dear Laura,

Thank you for sharing the 2025 holiday schedule. We appreciate the effort to balance time off with operational demands. I confirm that my team will vacation requests by November 30 to ensure smooth planning.

Regarding shift assignments, we prefer notifications via email for clarity and record-keeping. On the virtual holiday celebration, my department is to contribute ideas, such as a trivia contest or talent showcase. Could HR clarify if compensatory time off for holiday shifts will be scheduled within the same month?

We also that the handbook contains updated policies on holiday pay, but could you confirm this? Our team looks forward to a collaborative and festive season, and we remain to discuss further details.

Best,

Mark Torres

Team Lead

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Answer key

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  1. What is the underlying goal of the holiday schedule? B. To balance rest and work needs
  2. What can be inferred about shift workers? B. They may work with compensation.
  3. What does the request for vacation submissions imply? B. The company prioritizes fairness.
  4. How does Laura encourage employee engagement? B. By seeking input on celebrations
  5. What assumption does Laura make about employees? B. They read the handbook regularly.
  6. What is the purpose of requesting notification preferences? B. To accommodate employee needs
  7. B. submit
  8. B. written
  9. C. eager
  10. B. assume
  11. B. ready

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