CELPIP Practice Test 5

All 30 questions in this test

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1. What do CELPIP's free online practice tests include, according to the guidebook?

   1. Answer keys and listening transcripts
   2. A recorded speaking evaluation by a rater
   3. Your official score report
   4. A personal tutor session

2. What does 'Listenability' cover in the CELPIP Speaking descriptors?

   1. Speaking as fast as possible
   2. Grammar control and clear, fluent delivery
   3. Choosing an advanced accent
   4. Using only very short sentences to avoid errors

3. What tone suits a response to a city government survey?

   1. Angry and accusing
   2. Very casual and full of slang
   3. Humorous and sarcastic
   4. Polite and reasonably formal

4. A. Every February since 1962, the town of Pine Hollow has held a winter carnival on the frozen surface of Mirror Lake. It began as a single afternoon of skating races organized by the volunteer fire department to raise money for new equipment. B. Over the decades the event grew to fill an entire weekend. Today visitors can watch ice-sculpting contests, ride a horse-drawn sleigh or cheer on the famous bed race, in which teams push decorated beds on skis along a 200-metre course. The carnival now attracts around 15,000 people, roughly five times the town's population. C. Warmer winters have created new challenges. In three of the last ten years the ice was too thin for safe use, and organizers had to move activities to the arena parking lot. The committee is now considering a permanent move to the fairgrounds, although many long-time residents argue that the carnival would lose its character away from the lake.

   Based on the article, roughly how many people live in Pine Hollow?

   1. About 3,000
   2. About 1,500
   3. About 5,000
   4. About 15,000

5. You sent CELPIP-G results with your permanent residence application. Can you use them for citizenship after they expire?

   1. Yes, if the levels are high enough
   2. Only with a CELPIP letter
   3. Only if under five years old
   4. No, they must be under two years old

6. NEWCOMER CAREER DAY — SATURDAY, APRIL 18, CENTRAL LIBRARY 9:30–10:30 a.m.: Writing a Canadian-style résumé (Room 2), registration required 10:45–11:45 a.m.: Getting your foreign credentials assessed (Room 4) 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Mock job interviews with volunteers (Room 1), bring a résumé 1:00–2:00 p.m.: Networking for introverts (Room 2) 1:00–3:00 p.m.: Employer booths (Main Hall), free entry Lunch is not provided; the library café is open until 2 p.m. Free parking is available only before 10 a.m. Hi Sofia, Thanks for telling me about the career day! I'm an engineer from Colombia, and my biggest problem is that employers don't seem to understand my degree. I'd also love to practise interviewing, though my résumé still needs work. I can't get there before 10:30 because I drop my son at soccer. What should I go to? Andrés

   What should Andrés know about parking at the library?

   1. It is reserved for employers
   2. It is closed on Saturdays
   3. It is free for the whole day
   4. It is free only before 10 a.m.

7. Dear Ms. Kowalski, I live in unit 1407 and received the notice that the east elevator will be out of service from March 3 to March 24 for a full upgrade. I understand the work is necessary, and I appreciate the advance notice. My concern is that my mother, who moved in with me last fall, uses a walker and cannot manage fourteen flights of stairs. The notice says the west elevator will remain available, but residents have told me it often stops working on weekends, when no maintenance staff are on site. Would it be possible to arrange for a technician to be on call during the upgrade period, at least on Saturdays and Sundays? If that is not possible, could you let me know whether any vacant units on a lower floor might be available for a short-term stay? I would be happy to pay a reasonable fee. My mother has medical appointments every Tuesday morning, so a reliable elevator on those days is especially important to us. Thank you for considering this request. I can be reached by phone after 5 p.m. Sincerely, Arjun Mehta

   What is the first thing Arjun asks the building manager to arrange?

   1. A ramp at the main entrance
   2. A discount on his March rent
   3. An earlier start for the work
   4. A technician on call on weekends

8. Choose the best linking word: 'The road was icy. ______, the school buses were cancelled.'

   1. In contrast
   2. Instead
   3. As a result
   4. Even so

9. Which sentence is the most polite way to ask a neighbour for a favour?

   1. You will water my plants for me on Saturday, okay?
   2. Would you mind watering my plants on Saturday?
   3. You must water my plants Saturday.
   4. Water my plants on Saturday.

10. What is the last task in the CELPIP Speaking component?

    1. Giving Advice
    2. Describing an Unusual Situation
    3. Expressing Opinions
    4. Talking about a Personal Experience

11. Which sentence helps a listener picture an unfamiliar object by comparison?

    1. It is hard to describe.
    2. It is something I saw.
    3. It is an object with several parts and a handle.
    4. It looks a bit like a teapot on wheels.

12. Which sentence adds an example to support a reason?

    1. Option A is my choice.
    2. However, Option B is cheaper for most families in town.
    3. To sum up, I like Option A.
    4. For example, my son's team practises an hour away.

13. What is the name of CELPIP Speaking Task 1?

    1. Making Predictions
    2. Giving Advice
    3. Expressing Opinions
    4. Describing a Scene

14. Do citizenship applicants aged 55 or older need to prove language skills?

    1. Only for speaking
    2. Yes, at CLB 4
    3. No, they are exempt
    4. Yes, at CLB 7

15. NEWCOMER CAREER DAY — SATURDAY, APRIL 18, CENTRAL LIBRARY 9:30–10:30 a.m.: Writing a Canadian-style résumé (Room 2), registration required 10:45–11:45 a.m.: Getting your foreign credentials assessed (Room 4) 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Mock job interviews with volunteers (Room 1), bring a résumé 1:00–2:00 p.m.: Networking for introverts (Room 2) 1:00–3:00 p.m.: Employer booths (Main Hall), free entry Lunch is not provided; the library café is open until 2 p.m. Free parking is available only before 10 a.m. Hi Sofia, Thanks for telling me about the career day! I'm an engineer from Colombia, and my biggest problem is that employers don't seem to understand my degree. I'd also love to practise interviewing, though my résumé still needs work. I can't get there before 10:30 because I drop my son at soccer. What should I go to? Andrés

    Why can’t Andrés attend the full duration of both the credentials session and the mock interviews?

    1. The two sessions overlap
    2. Both need advance registration
    3. They are on different days
    4. The interviews are for students only

16. GREENVIEW COMMUNITY GARDEN — 2026 PLOTS Plot A: raised bed, 1 m × 3 m, wheelchair accessible, next to the water tap — $30 per season Plot B: ground level, 3 m × 3 m, full sun, far from the tap — $40 per season Plot C: ground level, 3 m × 6 m, partial shade under maple trees — $55 per season Plot D: raised bed, 2 m × 3 m, full sun, beside the tool shed — $45 per season Every gardener must volunteer 4 hours per season. Seniors (65+) pay half price. Dear Mr. Haddad, I would like to rent a plot this year. My doctor has told me to avoid kneeling, so I need a bed I can work at while standing or sitting. I plan to grow tomatoes and peppers, which need plenty of sun. I turn 66 in March, so I hope I qualify for a discount. Carrying heavy watering cans is also hard for me these days. Best wishes, Edith Park

    Which plot best suits Edith's plan to grow sun-loving vegetables?

    1. Plot B
    2. Plot D
    3. Plot C
    4. Plot A

17. Which reason gives the strongest, most specific support for a new pool?

    1. Pools are good things to have in every community.
    2. The nearest pool is a 40-minute bus ride away.
    3. Lots of people like water.
    4. I think swimming is nice.

18. Which sentence supports a suggestion with a reason?

    1. Opening on Sundays would help families who work weekdays.
    2. Sundays are the first day of the week on most calendars here.
    3. The library should open on Sundays.
    4. I like the library very much.

19. Rental e-scooters arrived in Lakeport two summers ago as a pilot project. City council must now decide whether to keep them. Fans of the program, many of them university students, say the scooters fill a gap in the transit system. Bus routes in the east end run only every 30 minutes, and a scooter can cover the two kilometres to the nearest rapid-transit station in under ten minutes. The operator reports more than 400,000 trips last year. Opponents focus on safety and clutter. A seniors' advocacy group says scooters left lying on sidewalks are a tripping hazard, especially for people with poor eyesight or those using walkers. Emergency room doctors have also reported a steady stream of injuries, most involving riders who were not wearing helmets. The operator has proposed changes: parking only in marked zones, enforced by fines charged to riders' accounts, and a lower speed limit of 15 km/h in the downtown core. Councillor Ben Tremblay says those changes are a good start, but he wants the city to track injuries for another year before signing a long-term contract.

    How would the operator enforce its proposed parking rules?

    1. By hiring parking attendants
    2. By removing scooters at night
    3. By banning repeat riders
    4. By fining riders' accounts

20. How many questions are listed for Reading Part 2, Reading to Apply a Diagram?

    1. 8
    2. 11
    3. 6
    4. 9

21. Which transition best introduces a second reason in your email?

    1. For instance,
    2. In conclusion,
    3. On the contrary,
    4. In addition,

22. How many parts are in the CELPIP Listening component?

    1. Four
    2. Six
    3. Five
    4. Eight

23. A growing number of parents are asking school boards to push back the start of the high-school day from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. or later. Their argument rests largely on sleep research. Teenagers' body clocks naturally shift later during adolescence, so many cannot fall asleep before 11 p.m. no matter how early they go to bed. Pediatrician Dr. Kofi Mensah says that forcing them up at 6:30 leaves many students chronically tired, which affects mood, attention and even driving safety. Not everyone is persuaded. Bus companies often use the same vehicles for elementary and secondary routes, so shifting one schedule affects the other. Some parents also rely on older children to walk younger siblings home, which becomes harder if high school ends later. And coaches warn that later dismissal would push practices and games into the evening. Principal Janet Liu, whose school tried a 9:15 start last year, says the results were mixed but encouraging. Attendance in first period improved noticeably, while complaints about after-school activities rose. "It's not a magic fix," she says, "but I wouldn't go back."

    What worry do coaches raise about later school hours?

    1. Practices and games would move into the evening
    2. Students would skip games entirely
    3. Gyms would have to close earlier on school nights
    4. Teams would need more buses

24. A. Visitors to Cedar Bluff Provincial Park will notice something new this summer: small posts with QR codes along the six-kilometre Ridge Trail. Scanning a code with a phone opens a short recording in which a park interpreter describes the plants, rock formations or wildlife at that spot. B. The project was suggested by a group of high-school students who noticed that many young visitors ignored the printed brochures. The students wrote the first drafts of the scripts, and park staff checked them for accuracy before recording. Recordings are available in English and French, and a version in an Indigenous language, developed with a nearby Cree community, is planned for next year. C. Because cell coverage on the ridge is patchy, the park recommends downloading all the recordings at the visitor centre, where free Wi-Fi is available. Printed brochures will still be offered to visitors who prefer not to use a phone.

    Which paragraph gives advice about weak phone reception on the ridge?

    1. Paragraph C
    2. Paragraph A
    3. Paragraph B
    4. Not given in the passage

25. What happens when a visitor scans a code on the Ridge Trail?

    1. A park fee is charged
    2. A trail map appears
    3. A short recording opens
    4. A ranger is alerted

26. A Task 1 prompt lists three things your email should do. What is the best approach?

    1. Copy the points word for word
    2. Cover them only if time allows
    3. Cover all three points clearly
    4. Choose the most interesting point

27. You miss one detail during a Listening part. What should you do?

    1. Keep thinking about that question
    2. Leave the rest of the part blank
    3. Make a quick guess and keep listening
    4. Stop taking notes for that part

28. Hi Tomás, It has been far too long! I finally feel settled in Saskatoon after almost four months, so I wanted to send you a proper update instead of another quick text. The new job at the hospital lab is going well. The work is similar to what we did in Regina, but the team is bigger and I'm learning a lot about the new testing equipment. The only downside is the schedule: I work four ten-hour shifts, which leaves me exhausted by Thursday but gives me a long weekend every week. I've been using those long weekends to explore. Last month I rented a canoe and paddled part of the South Saskatchewan River. It was beautiful, even though I got soaked when I tried to stand up to take a photo. Here's my real reason for writing: my landlord has offered the apartment next door to my sister, who is starting university here in September. You mentioned that your nephew rented in this neighbourhood a few years ago. Do you know if he had any problems with noise or parking? I'd like an honest opinion before she signs a lease. Hope the family is well. Call me any Friday! Grace

    Why does Grace think Tomás can help with her question?

    1. He lives next door to her
    2. His nephew once rented in that area
    3. He used to be her landlord
    4. He works at the university in Saskatoon

29. Which CLB level matches a CELPIP level of 9?

    1. CLB 9
    2. CLB 8
    3. CLB 10
    4. CLB 7

30. In 'The company will phase out paper invoices next year,' what does 'phase out' mean?

    1. send by courier
    2. suddenly start using
    3. print more copies of
    4. gradually stop using