CELPIP Reading Practice Test 10 — All 4 Parts With Passages & Answers

Free CELPIP Reading practice test 10: 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 Tom, Welcome to the Riverside Community Garden! We are happy to assign you Plot 14 for the 2025 growing season. As discussed when you signed up, the plot measures three metres by one and a half metres and sits along the north pathway. A few important details: the water spigot is located at the north end of the garden, so please bring a long hose. The shared compost bin is near the east fence, and the toolshed key can be picked up from our office at 9 Garden Lane during weekday mornings. Your annual membership fee of $25 was paid on April 2nd. All plots must have planting started by May 10th. We are also holding a free soil-prep workshop on April 20th at 10:00 AM — I hope you can attend. Let me know if you have any questions. Warm regards, Mira Santos Riverside Community Garden Coordinator

Questions on the message

1. What is the main purpose of this email?

  1. To cancel a garden plot
  2. To confirm Tom's plot assignment
  3. To sell gardening tools
  4. To advertise the workshop
Answer: B

Why: Mira welcomes Tom and confirms his assignment to Plot 14.

2. Which plot has Tom been assigned?

  1. Plot 12
  2. Plot 13
  3. Plot 14
  4. Plot 15
Answer: C

Why: The email states Tom is assigned Plot 14.

3. What are the dimensions of the plot?

  1. 2 m by 1 m
  2. 3 m by 1.5 m
  3. 4 m by 2 m
  4. 3 m by 3 m
Answer: B

Why: The plot measures three metres by one and a half metres.

4. Where is the water spigot located?

  1. North end
  2. South end
  3. East fence
  4. Office
Answer: A

Why: The spigot is at the north end of the garden.

5. When was the membership fee paid?

  1. April 2nd
  2. April 20th
  3. May 10th
  4. March 1st
Answer: A

Why: The $25 fee was paid on April 2nd.

6. At what time is the soil-prep workshop?

  1. 9:00 AM
  2. 10:00 AM
  3. 11:00 AM
  4. 2:00 PM
Answer: B

Why: The workshop is on April 20th at 10:00 AM.

The reply — choose the best option for each gap

Hi Mira, Thank you for the welcome to the {BLANK_1} Community Garden — I'm thrilled about Plot 14! A couple of follow-ups: you mentioned the water spigot is at the {BLANK_2} end of the garden, which I'll keep in mind for my hose. I've noted that the compost bin sits near the {BLANK_3} fence. My $25 fee was paid on {BLANK_4}, as you said, and I plan to start planting well before the May 10th deadline. I'll also join the workshop on April 20th at {BLANK_5}. Thanks again, Tom

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

  1. Riverside
  2. Central
  3. Hilltop
  4. Lakeview
Answer: D

Why: Passage A names the garden as the Riverside Community Garden.

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

  1. north
  2. south
  3. east
  4. west
Answer: C

Why: Passage A states the water spigot is at the north end.

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

  1. north
  2. south
  3. east
  4. west
Answer: B

Why: Passage A says the compost bin is near the east fence.

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

  1. April 2nd
  2. April 20th
  3. May 10th
  4. March 1st
Answer: D

Why: Passage A records the fee as paid on April 2nd.

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

  1. 9:00 AM
  2. 10:00 AM
  3. 11:00 AM
  4. 2:00 PM
Answer: D

Why: Passage A lists the workshop at 10:00 AM.

Part 2 — Reading to Apply a Diagram

The table below shows meeting rooms at the Clearwater Public Library. Booking fees are per hour, and 'Notice' is how far ahead a reservation must be made. Room | Capacity | Fee/hr | Equipment | Notice required Study Room A | 6 | $0 | Whiteboard | 24 hours Meeting Room B | 20 | $15 | Projector | 3 days Auditorium C | 80 | $40 | Stage + projector| 2 weeks Maker Space D | 12 | $10 | 3D printer | 48 hours Quiet Pod E | 2 | $5 | None | None The library advises that only Maker Space D allows use of the 3D printer, and that Auditorium C needs the longest lead time because of setup.

Questions

1. Which room can be booked at no charge?

  1. Study Room A
  2. Meeting Room B
  3. Auditorium C
  4. Maker Space D
Answer: A

Why: Study Room A has a $0 fee.

2. Which room is equipped with a 3D printer?

  1. Study Room A
  2. Meeting Room B
  3. Auditorium C
  4. Maker Space D
Answer: B

Why: Maker Space D lists a 3D printer.

3. What is the capacity of Meeting Room B?

  1. 6
  2. 20
  3. 80
  4. 12
Answer: C

Why: Meeting Room B seats 20.

4. Which room requires two weeks' notice?

  1. Study Room A
  2. Meeting Room B
  3. Auditorium C
  4. Quiet Pod E
Answer: D

Why: Auditorium C needs 2 weeks' notice.

5. Which room costs $10 per hour?

  1. Study Room A
  2. Meeting Room B
  3. Auditorium C
  4. Maker Space D
Answer: A

Why: Maker Space D is $10 per hour.

6. What is the hourly fee for Auditorium C?

  1. $0
  2. $15
  3. $40
  4. $10
Answer: B

Why: Auditorium C is $40 per hour.

7. Which room has only a whiteboard and no projector?

  1. Study Room A
  2. Meeting Room B
  3. Auditorium C
  4. Maker Space D
Answer: C

Why: Study Room A lists a whiteboard and no projector.

8. Which room seats 20 and needs 3 days' notice?

  1. Study Room A
  2. Meeting Room B
  3. Auditorium C
  4. Quiet Pod E
Answer: D

Why: Meeting Room B matches both criteria.

Part 3 — Reading for Information

A Honeybees (Apis mellifera) are found on every continent except Antarctica and have been domesticated by humans for thousands of years. They typically nest in hollow trees in the wild, but beekeepers house them in rectangular hives that allow easy harvesting of honey and wax. A single healthy colony can contain between 20,000 and 60,000 individuals during the summer peak. Bees prefer habitats with abundant flowering plants nearby, such as meadows, orchards, and gardens, because these provide the steady supply of nectar they need to survive.
B Like all insects, a honeybee has a body divided into three segments: head, thorax, and abdomen. Two pairs of wings and six legs attach to the thorax, while the head carries compound eyes and antennae used for sensing smell and vibration. A specially adapted tongue called a proboscis lets the bee sip liquid nectar from deep flowers. Female worker bees also possess a barbed stinger used only in defence, and tiny hair-like structures on their legs form 'baskets' that hold collected pollen during flight.
C Worker honeybees gather two main foods: nectar and pollen. Nectar, a sugary liquid, is converted into honey and stored as the colony's energy reserve, while pollen provides the protein needed to raise young bees. Foraging bees communicate the location of good flowers to nestmates through a 'waggle dance' that indicates direction and distance. A colony may visit millions of blossoms in a single season, and in doing so the bees pollinate roughly one third of the food crops humans eat.
D Honeybee populations have declined sharply in many regions, a trend scientists call colony collapse disorder. The main pressures are widespread pesticide use, the loss of wildflower habitat to urban and agricultural expansion, and a parasitic mite called Varroa destructor that weakens bees and spreads disease. Climate change further disrupts the timing of flower blooms. Researchers and farmers are responding by planting pollinator corridors, reducing chemical sprays, and breeding more resilient bee stocks to protect this essential species.

Match each statement to the correct paragraph

1. Honeybees live on every continent except Antarctica.

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

Why: Paragraph A states their worldwide range.

2. A honeybee's body has three main segments: head, thorax, and abdomen.

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

Why: Paragraph B describes the body segments.

3. Bees convert nectar into honey to store as an energy reserve.

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

Why: Paragraph C explains nectar becoming honey.

4. Varroa destructor is a parasite that weakens bee colonies.

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

Why: Paragraph D names the mite as a threat.

5. Honeybees were first domesticated in ancient Egypt.

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

Why: Not stated; the passage does not say where domestication began.

6. Bees use a waggle dance to share the location of flowers.

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

Why: Paragraph C describes the waggle dance.

7. Worker bees have pollen baskets on their legs.

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

Why: Paragraph B mentions the leg 'baskets'.

8. Planting pollinator corridors is one response to bee decline.

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

Why: Paragraph D lists this response.

9. Honeybees can survive for years without any flowering plants nearby.

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

Why: Not stated; the passage says they need flowering plants for nectar.

Part 4 — Reading for Viewpoints

A tech company is deciding whether to make its remote-work policy permanent. Elena Park, the operations director, argues strongly in favour. She points out that remote work cut the company's office costs dramatically and let them hire talented staff from across the country rather than only locally. She says productivity stayed high and believes the savings justify keeping the policy. David Osei, a team lead, disagrees. He warns that new employees struggle to learn the job without in-person mentoring, and that spontaneous collaboration suffers when everyone is at home. He argues the firm should adopt a hybrid model with three days in the office, saying full remote mainly helps experienced staff, not newcomers.

Questions on the article

1. Elena Park supports permanent remote work because…

  1. it raised office costs
  2. it cut costs and widened hiring
  3. it forced a hybrid model
  4. it reduced productivity
Answer: B

Why: She cites lower costs and national hiring.

2. Which benefit does Elena emphasize?

  1. Higher pay for staff
  2. Cost savings and wider hiring
  3. Less collaboration
  4. Fewer employees
Answer: B

Why: Her argument centres on savings and hiring reach.

3. David Osei's main concern is that new staff…

  1. earn too much
  2. lack in-person mentoring
  3. work too slowly
  4. quit quickly
Answer: B

Why: He says newcomers struggle without mentoring.

4. What arrangement does David prefer?

  1. Fully remote
  2. Hybrid with three office days
  3. No remote work
  4. One office day
Answer: B

Why: He proposes a hybrid with three in-office days.

5. What does David say suffers under full remote work?

  1. Payroll
  2. Collaboration
  3. Profits
  4. Training budget
Answer: B

Why: He warns spontaneous collaboration suffers.

A reader responds — complete the comment

I tend to side with {BLANK_1} on this one. While {BLANK_2} makes a strong case about cost savings, the loss of everyday mentoring is real. New hires really do need the {BLANK_3} contact that an office provides, and {BLANK_4} is right that collaboration takes a hit when everyone is remote. A {BLANK_5} arrangement, with a few days on-site, seems the fairest compromise.

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

  1. Park
  2. Osei
  3. the CEO
  4. the board
Answer: D

Why: The commenter sides with David Osei's cautious view from Passage A.

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

  1. Park
  2. Osei
  3. the intern
  4. the client
Answer: B

Why: Elena Park is the one who argued about cost savings in Passage A.

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

  1. virtual
  2. in-person
  3. written
  4. occasional
Answer: D

Why: Aligns with Osei's point in Passage A that office contact matters.

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

  1. Park
  2. Osei
  3. the accountant
  4. the manager
Answer: A

Why: Osei is the one who said collaboration suffers in Passage A.

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

  1. fully remote
  2. hybrid
  3. traditional
  4. rotating
Answer: D

Why: The compromise matches Osei's hybrid proposal in Passage A.

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