CELPIP Reading Part 2 Practice Test: Citywide Emergency Shelter Locations
By Iris
A free Reading Part 2 practice test in the CELPIP format: 8 questions with the answer key. Choose your answers, then check them at the bottom of the page.
Downtown Community Center
- Hours
- 24/7 during emergencies
- Capacity
- 150 people
- Services
- Meals, cots, first aid
- Notes
- Pets allowed in designated areas. Pre-registration encouraged online. Arrive with ID.
Eastside High School Gym
- Hours
- 6:00 PM–8:00 AM during declared emergencies
- Capacity
- 200 people
- Services
- Blankets, water, medical screenings
- Notes
- No pets. Bring identification. Wheelchair-accessible entry available.
Westside Library
- Hours
- 8:00 AM–10:00 PM during emergencies
- Capacity
- 80 people
- Services
- Charging stations, Wi-Fi, hygiene kits
- Notes
- Priority for families with children. Check online for real-time availability.
Northside Recreation Center
- Hours
- 24/7 during emergencies
- Capacity
- 120 people
- Services
- Hot meals, showers, counseling
- Notes
- Volunteers needed. Online registration required for stays exceeding 48 hours.
Read the following email message. Complete the email by filling in the blanks. Select the best choice for each blank.
Subject: Questions About Emergency Shelter Options
Dear Emergency Services Coordinator,
I’m preparing my family for potential emergencies and have questions about the shelter locations listed. The Downtown Community Center’s pet policy is helpful since we have a dog, but is pre-registration mandatory, or can we arrive unannounced? The Eastside High School Gym’s hours seem restrictive; what happens if we need shelter during the day? Also, the Westside Library’s priority for families is reassuring, but how is “family” defined? I’m concerned about the Northside Recreation Center’s volunteer requirement—does this mean we must to stay there? Lastly, I’d like clarification on whether any shelters offer for extended emergencies, as this would influence our . Your answers will help us feel more about our options. Additionally, I’m curious if the city has ever based on community feedback to improve shelter accessibility.
Best regards,
Sofia Martinez
What underlying concern does Sofia’s email suggest about the Eastside High School Gym?
How does the shelter flyer’s structure potentially shape Sofia’s inquiry about the Westside Library?
What unstated intention might Sofia have in mentioning community feedback?
This is Part 2 of CELPIP Reading Practice Test 18. Take all 4 parts (38 questions) for a score and an estimated CLB.
Answer key
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- A. contribute time as volunteers
- B. private family rooms
- B. emergency preparedness plan
- A. confident in our safety
- B. adjusted shelter policies
- What underlying concern does Sofia’s email suggest about the Eastside High School Gym? B. Its restrictive operating hours
- How does the shelter flyer’s structure potentially shape Sofia’s inquiry about the Westside Library? A. It prompts her to seek clarity on eligibility criteria
- What unstated intention might Sofia have in mentioning community feedback? B. To advocate for policy improvements
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