Reading Practice

Start Your CELPIP Reading Practice

The CELPIP reading practice test measures your capacity to understand written English in routine contexts such as emails, diagrams, and information texts. We provide you with a CELPIP practice test for reading and example questions to help you enhance comprehension, respond under time pressure, and build the confidence you need on test day.

Tips to Improve Your CELPIP Reading Score

It's not just about sitting down for the tests; it's also how you practice. Here are some tips on how to improve your score:

• Practice reading different types of texts
• Get to know all parts through practice from emails, fact articles, charts, and opinion pieces
• Answer every question
• Practice under timed conditions
• Perform complete tests to build stamina and pace
• Review your mistakes
• Study wrong answers to determine the reasoning behind correct ones
• Skim for major ideas and scan for major details
• Vocabulary building to deal with unknown words
• Do not take too much time on a single question

CELPIP Reading Test Format (Quick Overview)

This format ensures that you are being tested on all ranges of reading skills, from understanding everyday messages to handling more complex ideas and opinions. Number of questions: 38 scored questions, with a short unscored practice task. The test consists of 4 large categories:

• Reading Correspondence - 11 questions: Reading routine emails or letters.
• Reading to Use a Diagram - 8 questions: Reading timetables, charts, or diagrams.
• Reading for Information - 9 questions: Extracting main points from information texts.
• Reading for Viewpoints - 10 questions: Reading about various views and getting to know arguments or opinions.