CELPIP Reading Part 2 Practice Test: Apartment Rental Options

Downtown Loft:

Modern open-concept design

Rooftop terrace access

In-unit laundry

Price: $1,800/month

Size: 650 sq ft

Suburban House:

Detached home with yard

Garage parking

Finished basement

Price: $2,200/month

Size: 1,500 sq ft

Midtown Condo:

24/7 concierge service

Fitness center access

Balcony with city view

Price: $2,000/month

Size: 800 sq ft

Beachfront Studio:

Ocean view

Shared pool and BBQ area

Utilities included

Price: $1,600/month

Size: 450 sq ft

Sam and Alex are 1. Choose…colleagues.roommates.siblings.strangers..

The main purpose of the email is to 2. Choose…complain about housing prices.share apartment hunting progress.invite Alex to view apartments.ask for money for rent..

Sam seems to prefer 3. Choose…the downtown loft.the suburban house.the midtown condo.no specific option.

Subject: Apartment hunting update

To: Alex Chen

From: Sam Taylor

Hey Alex,

I've been researching our housing options for next year. Here's what I've found so far. The downtown loft is 4. Choose…the most expensivethe most spaciousthe cheapestthe most central but offers the least space. It might be perfect for a minimalist lifestyle, though. The suburban house provides the most space and is great if we want a 5. Choose…private gymrooftop terraceyard and garageocean view, but it's the farthest from our workplace. The midtown condo is a good balance and comes with some nice amenities, including 6. Choose…in-unit laundrya 24/7 conciergea finished basementa shared pool. Lastly, the beachfront studio is the 7. Choose…largestmost centralmost expensivesmallest option and includes utilities, which could save us money in the long run. Plus, imagine waking up to 8. Choose…city lightsocean viewsa bustling streeta quiet neighborhood every day!

Let me know what you think.

Best,

Sam