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CELPIP Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence

CELPIP Reading Part 1 Practice Test: Neighborhood Watch Meeting

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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 Alex,

I’m setting up a neighborhood watch meeting next Tuesday at 7 p.m. at my place (15 Oak Street), and I’d love for you to come! There’ve been a few break-ins nearby, and I think we should get organized to keep our street safe.

I’m planning to discuss patrol schedules and maybe a group chat for updates. Do you think we should invite the local police to speak, or keep it casual for now? Also, should we ask everyone to bring a snack to share, or just provide coffee? I want it to feel welcoming.

Oh, and are you free to help me set up chairs beforehand—say, 6:30 p.m.? Let me know what you think—I’d really value your input.

Regards,

Nina

  1. Nina is organizing the meeting to…

  2. Recent break-ins prompted…

  3. Nina suggests a police speaker to…

  4. Nina asks about snacks to…

  5. Nina wants Alex’s help to...

  6. Nina values Alex’s input because...

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

Dear Nina,

I commend your initiative in convening the neighborhood watch assembly—I’m unequivocally committed! Engaging the constabulary might prove efficacious, thus aligns with prudent foresight. I posit that coffee alone suffices preserves an unencumbered ambiance. I’m amenable to assisting at 6:30 p.m.; accords with my availability. This endeavor portends a salutary impact shall surely extol its merits! Pray inform me if .

Cordially,

Alex

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This is Part 1 of CELPIP Reading Practice Test 21. Take all 4 parts (38 questions) for a score and an estimated CLB.

Answer key

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  1. Nina is organizing the meeting to… D. improve safety.
  2. Recent break-ins prompted… C. Nina’s email.
  3. Nina suggests a police speaker to… B. get advice.
  4. Nina asks about snacks to… C. keep it friendly.
  5. Nina wants Alex’s help to... B. prepare the space.
  6. Nina values Alex’s input because... B. she trusts him.
  7. B. we should proceed
  8. D. modest refreshment
  9. B. that juncture
  10. A. the denizens
  11. B. further succor is requisite

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