CELPIP Reading Practice Test 6 — All 4 Parts With Passages & Answers

Free CELPIP Reading practice test 6: Reading Correspondence, Applying a Diagram, Reading for Information and Viewpoints — full passages, 38 questions and the answer key.

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CELPIP Reading practice test in the official four-part order: 38 questions across correspondence, applying a diagram, reading for information and viewpoints.

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Part 1 — Reading Correspondence

Dear Ms. Torres,

Thank you for sending the proposal for the kitchen renovation at our home on Maple Avenue. We are happy to move forward and have a few confirmations. As discussed, work will begin on Monday, September 8 and is expected to take three weeks. We have chosen quartz countertops and solid oak cabinets, and we would like to add under-cabinet lighting, which was not in the original quote.

Because the plumbing will be replaced during the second week, my family will stay with my sister in Coquitlam that week rather than remain in the house. A deposit of $3,000 was paid on June 15, and the remaining $15,000 is due on completion, which we expect around October 3. Please confirm these details.

Sincerely,
Robert Davies

Questions on the message

1. What is the main purpose of Robert's email?

  1. To cancel a renovation
  2. To confirm renovation details
  3. To complain about cost
  4. To request a refund
Answer: B

Why: Robert writes to confirm the agreed renovation details with the contractor.

2. When is the work scheduled to begin?

  1. June 15
  2. September 8
  3. October 3
  4. September 1
Answer: B

Why: The email states work begins on Monday, September 8.

3. How long is the renovation expected to take?

  1. One week
  2. Two weeks
  3. Three weeks
  4. Four weeks
Answer: C

Why: Robert says the work is expected to take three weeks.

4. Which countertop material did they choose?

  1. Granite
  2. Marble
  3. Quartz
  4. Laminate
Answer: C

Why: The email says they chose quartz countertops.

5. Why will the family stay in Coquitlam during week two?

  1. To visit relatives
  2. Because plumbing is being replaced
  3. For a vacation
  4. Because of painting
Answer: B

Why: Robert explains they will stay with his sister because the plumbing is replaced in week two.

6. How much is the remaining balance due on completion?

  1. $3,000
  2. $12,000
  3. $15,000
  4. $18,000
Answer: C

Why: A $3,000 deposit was paid; the remaining $15,000 is due on completion.

The reply — choose the best option for each gap

Hi Robert,

Thank you for confirming the details of the {BLANK_1} renovation. We are excited to get started on {BLANK_2}. We will absolutely include the {BLANK_3} you mentioned, and we have noted your choice of {BLANK_4} for the countertops. Regarding week two, we agree it is best that you stay in {BLANK_5} while we replace the plumbing.

We will send a final schedule next week.
Elena Torres, BuildRight Renovations

7. Blank 1 — choose the option that fits the passage

  1. basement
  2. bathroom
  3. kitchen
  4. garage
Answer: C

Why: Passage A is about a kitchen renovation, so the reply references the kitchen.

8. Blank 2 — choose the option that fits the passage

  1. September 1
  2. Monday, September 8
  3. June 15
  4. October 3
Answer: B

Why: Passage A states the work begins Monday, September 8.

9. Blank 3 — choose the option that fits the passage

  1. under-cabinet lighting
  2. new flooring
  3. a backsplash
  4. a pantry
Answer: A

Why: Passage A says Robert wants under-cabinet lighting added, which was not in the original quote.

10. Blank 4 — choose the option that fits the passage

  1. marble
  2. quartz
  3. granite
  4. oak
Answer: B

Why: Passage A specifies quartz countertops.

11. Blank 5 — choose the option that fits the passage

  1. a rental
  2. a hotel
  3. the office
  4. Coquitlam
Answer: D

Why: Passage A says the family will stay with his sister in Coquitlam during week two.

Part 2 — Reading to Apply a Diagram

The table below shows a customer-satisfaction survey at the Riverside Public Library. Patrons rated services from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); the table shows the average score and the percentage who gave a top score of 5.


The library board plans to extend weekend opening hours and add two more bookable study rooms to address the lowest-rated areas.

ServiceAvg% Top (5)
Book borrowing4.870%
Computer & wifi access4.452%
Children's programs4.661%
Study room booking4.140%
Weekend hours3.628%

Questions

1. Which service had the highest average rating?

  1. Book borrowing
  2. Computer & wifi access
  3. Children's programs
  4. Weekend hours
Answer: A

Why: Book borrowing scored 4.8, the highest average.

2. What percentage gave study room booking a top score?

  1. 70%
  2. 40%
  3. 28%
  4. 61%
Answer: B

Why: Study room booking shows 40% top score.

3. Which area will the board improve by adding rooms?

  1. Book borrowing
  2. Computer access
  3. Study room booking
  4. Children's programs
Answer: C

Why: The plan adds bookable study rooms to address that low-rated area.

4. What will be done about weekend hours?

  1. Keep them
  2. Shorten them
  3. Cancel them
  4. Extend them
Answer: D

Why: The board plans to extend weekend opening hours.

5. Which service scored lowest on average?

  1. Weekend hours
  2. Study room booking
  3. Children's programs
  4. Computer access
Answer: A

Why: Weekend hours scored 3.6, the lowest.

6. What share rated book borrowing with a top score?

  1. 52%
  2. 70%
  3. 40%
  4. 61%
Answer: B

Why: Book borrowing shows 70% top score.

7. How many services scored above 4.4 average?

  1. Three
  2. One
  3. Two
  4. Four
Answer: C

Why: Only book borrowing (4.8) and children's programs (4.6) are above 4.4.

8. Which improvement is NOT mentioned?

  1. Address lowest areas
  2. Extend weekend hours
  3. Add study rooms
  4. New children's wing
Answer: D

Why: A new children's wing is not mentioned in the plan.

Part 3 — Reading for Information

A The sea otter lives along the rocky coastlines of the northern Pacific Ocean, from Alaska to California. Unlike most marine mammals, it has no thick layer of blubber; instead it relies on the densest fur of any animal, with up to a million hairs per square centimetre, to trap warm air close to its skin.
B An adult sea otter typically weighs between 14 and 45 kilograms and measures about 1 to 1.5 metres in length. It uses a flap of skin under each forearm to store tools such as rocks, which it brings to the surface to crack open shells while floating on its back.
C Sea otters are a keystone species because they prey on sea urchins. By keeping urchin numbers low, they protect kelp forests, which in turn provide habitat and food for fish, crabs, and many other marine creatures. Where otters disappear, urchin barrens replace lush kelp beds.
D Today the sea otter faces threats from oil spills, which mat the fur and destroy its insulating ability, as well as from entanglement in fishing gear and historical hunting. Conservation programs and protected marine areas have helped some populations slowly recover.

Match each statement to the correct paragraph

1. Sea otters live along the northern Pacific coast from Alaska to California.

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E. E
Answer: A

Why: Paragraph A describes the otter's range.

2. An otter keeps rocks under its forearms to crack open shells.

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E. E
Answer: B

Why: Paragraph B explains the tool-storing behaviour.

3. By eating urchins, otters protect kelp forests that shelter other species.

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E. E
Answer: C

Why: Paragraph C describes the keystone role.

4. Oil spills can ruin the fur's ability to keep the animal warm.

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E. E
Answer: D

Why: Paragraph D lists oil spills as a threat to the fur's insulation.

5. Sea otters can dive to depths of over 300 metres to catch fish.

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E. E
Answer: E

Why: Not stated; the passage never mentions dive depth.

6. The otter has the densest fur of any animal instead of blubber.

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E. E
Answer: A

Why: Paragraph A contrasts fur with blubber.

7. Adults usually weigh between 14 and 45 kilograms.

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E. E
Answer: B

Why: Paragraph B gives the weight range.

8. Protected marine areas have helped some populations recover.

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E. E
Answer: D

Why: Paragraph D notes recovery from conservation efforts.

9. Sea otters are trained in aquariums to perform for visitors.

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E. E
Answer: E

Why: Not stated anywhere in the passage.

Part 4 — Reading for Viewpoints

A growing number of Canadian companies are testing a four-day work week. Dr. Lena Park, an organizational psychologist, argues it is a wise move. She cites pilot studies in which productivity stayed the same or rose while employee burnout fell sharply, and she believes shorter weeks help firms attract talent in a tight labour market. She says the key is measuring output, not hours at a desk.

Tom Becker, who owns a chain of retail stores, disagrees. He warns that a four-day week is impractical for businesses that must serve customers six days a week, and that shifting hours onto fewer days simply overloads staff. He argues the focus should be on flexible scheduling within a five-day week rather than cutting a day.

Questions on the article

1. Dr. Park supports the four-day week because…

  1. it lowers productivity
  2. studies show steady or higher output with less burnout
  3. it reduces pay
  4. it helps retail hours
Answer: B

Why: She cites pilot studies where productivity held and burnout fell.

2. What does Park say firms should measure?

  1. Hours at a desk
  2. Output
  3. Customer visits
  4. Sick days
Answer: B

Why: She says the key is measuring output, not hours.

3. Becker's main objection is…

  1. employee burnout
  2. impracticality for six-day customer service
  3. high wages
  4. too few staff
Answer: B

Why: He warns it is impractical for businesses serving customers six days a week.

4. Who does Becker say should focus on flexible scheduling?

  1. Psychologists
  2. Retail owners
  3. Businesses within a five-day week
  4. Governments
Answer: C

Why: He argues for flexibility within a five-day week rather than cutting a day.

5. According to Park, shorter weeks help firms…

  1. cut wages
  2. attract talent
  3. close stores
  4. reduce output
Answer: B

Why: She says they help attract talent in a tight labour market.

A reader responds — complete the comment

I side with {BLANK_1} that we should judge work by results, not clock-watching; her research is compelling. Still, {BLANK_2} makes a fair point that shops cannot just close an extra day. A sensible path is to adopt the {BLANK_3} approach in offices while keeping {BLANK_4} scheduling for customer-facing roles. We should see this as a {BLANK_5} change, not a one-size-fits-all rule.

6. Blank 1 — choose the option that fits the passage

  1. the union
  2. the mayor
  3. Park
  4. Becker
Answer: C

Why: The commenter agrees with Park's results-over-hours view from Passage A.

7. Blank 2 — choose the option that fits the passage

  1. Park
  2. the researcher
  3. Becker
  4. the manager
Answer: C

Why: Becker raised the customer-service objection in Passage A.

8. Blank 3 — choose the option that fits the passage

  1. retail
  2. results-based
  3. five-day
  4. four-day
Answer: B

Why: The commenter endorses Park's 'measure output' (results-based) approach for offices.

9. Blank 4 — choose the option that fits the passage

  1. rigid
  2. weekend
  3. flexible
  4. shorter
Answer: C

Why: The commenter adopts Becker's call for flexible scheduling in customer-facing roles.

10. Blank 5 — choose the option that fits the passage

  1. temporary
  2. gradual
  3. mandatory
  4. radical
Answer: B

Why: The commenter's 'not one-size-fits-all' stance implies a gradual, contextual change.

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