CELPIP Practice Test 6

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1. 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 new version of the recordings is planned for next year?

   1. One in Mandarin
   2. One in French for school groups
   3. One in an Indigenous language
   4. One in Spanish

2. You run out of things to say in Task 3. What is a sensible strategy?

   1. Describe another area of the picture
   2. Repeat your first sentence
   3. Talk about an unrelated topic you know well
   4. Stay silent until time ends

3. 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

   What is the real purpose of Grace's message to Tomás?

   1. To invite him on a canoe trip
   2. To ask him to call on Friday
   3. To ask about the area for her sister
   4. To tell him about a lab job

4. 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.

   What is Councillor Tremblay's position on the scooter program?

   1. He backs a long-term contract now
   2. He wants it cancelled immediately
   3. He wants a 15 km/h limit citywide
   4. He wants another year of injury data

5. What does 'Task Fulfillment' mean in the Speaking descriptors?

   1. Finishing before the timer ends
   2. Using as many idioms and advanced words as possible
   3. Repeating the prompt back
   4. Adapting language to the situation and listener

6. 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 does Arjun propose if his first request cannot be met?

   1. Delaying the upgrade until summer
   2. Hiring a private elevator company
   3. Moving his mother to a care home
   4. A short stay in a lower-floor unit

7. 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.

   What concern does the seniors' advocacy group raise about scooters?

   1. Scooters on sidewalks can trip people
   2. Rentals are too expensive for most seniors
   3. Scooters are noisy at night
   4. Riders are too young

8. In a complaint to a store, which sentence keeps a firm but respectful tone?

   1. This is the worst store on earth.
   2. I expect this to be resolved promptly.
   3. I will never shop anywhere again.
   4. Your staff are completely useless.

9. Which word best completes this sentence? “The council’s decision was ______; every member voted in favour.”

   1. controversial
   2. tentative
   3. anonymous
   4. unanimous

10. How much time is allotted for CELPIP Listening?

    1. 43–56 minutes
    2. 46–55 minutes
    3. 15 minutes
    4. 53 minutes

11. To the Customer Care Team at Northline Home, On June 2, I ordered a six-seat dining table with a promised delivery window of June 16 to June 20. The table arrived on June 27, a full week late, and only after I had called your office three times. When the delivery crew unpacked it, we found a deep scratch across the top and one leg that was noticeably shorter than the others. The crew agreed the table was damaged and took photos, but they told me they were not allowed to take it back without approval from your office. I had planned to use the table for my daughter's graduation dinner on June 29. Because of the delay and the damage, I had to rent a table at a cost of $85. I am asking for two things. First, please arrange for the damaged table to be picked up and replaced within ten business days. Second, I would like to be reimbursed for the rental, as it was a direct result of your late delivery. I have attached the rental receipt and the crew's photos. I have been a loyal customer for several years and hope we can resolve this quickly. Regards, Fatima Okafor

    Why does Fatima remind the company that she is a long-time customer?

    1. To encourage a quick solution
    2. To explain why she ordered online
    3. To ask for a loyalty reward
    4. To complain about past orders

12. APARTMENTS FOR RENT — LAKESHORE PROPERTY GROUP Unit 1: 1 bedroom, 3rd floor, $1,450/month, heat included, no pets, 10-minute walk to subway Unit 2: 2 bedrooms, ground floor, $1,900/month, heat and hydro included, cats only, 25-minute walk to subway Unit 3: 2 bedrooms, 8th floor with elevator, $1,750/month, utilities extra, small dogs allowed, 5-minute walk to subway Unit 4: 1 bedroom + den, 2nd-floor walk-up, $1,600/month, heat included, pets allowed, 15-minute walk to subway First and last month's rent are due at signing. Hi Kwame, My partner and I are looking for a new place. We need two bedrooms because we both work from home, and we have a small beagle named Biscuit. Our budget is $1,800 a month before utilities. I'm having knee surgery next month, so I'd like to avoid stairs for a while. We both commute downtown twice a week. Thanks for any help, Nadia

    Why is Unit 2 a poor fit for Nadia and her partner?

    1. It only allows cats
    2. It has only one bedroom
    3. It is on a high floor
    4. It does not include heat

13. A. Last year Halden Software, a 120-person company in Waterloo, tried a four-day work week for six months. Staff kept their full salaries but worked 32 hours instead of 40, with every Friday off. B. Managers measured the results carefully. The number of completed projects stayed almost exactly the same, and sick days fell by about a quarter. In an anonymous survey, nine out of ten employees said they felt less stressed. Customer satisfaction scores, however, dipped slightly in the first two months, mainly because clients could not reach anyone on Fridays. C. To fix that problem, the company created a small rotating team that works Fridays and takes a different weekday off instead. Halden has now made the four-day week permanent. Its chief executive admits the model may not suit every business, especially those that must serve customers in person every day.

    What does Halden's chief executive say about the four-day week?

    1. It may not work for every business
    2. It lowered the firm's profits
    3. It will be cancelled next year
    4. Every company should adopt it

14. Which benchmark does IRCC use to measure English ability for immigration?

    1. IELTS band scores
    2. Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB)
    3. NCLC levels
    4. Common European Framework (CEFR)

15. Where does the guidebook say CELPIP's vocabulary is taken from?

    1. Everyday situations
    2. Legal documents
    3. Academic lectures
    4. Medical journals

16. In Task 6, which sentence turns down a request tactfully?

    1. Why would you even ask me to do that?
    2. I'm really sorry, but I won't be able to help this time.
    3. That is honestly a terrible idea for me.
    4. No. You should go and ask somebody else to do it instead.

17. What does CELPIP's sample survey task ask you to do?

    1. Choose one option and explain why
    2. Write a letter to a friend
    3. Describe both options equally
    4. Summarize a news report

18. Which version of CELPIP does IRCC accept for Express Entry?

    1. Any CELPIP version
    2. CELPIP-General LS
    3. CELPIP Listening only
    4. CELPIP-General

19. Which CEFR level does the guidebook give for CELPIP level 7?

    1. B1
    2. B2
    3. C1
    4. A2

20. Which sentence states an opinion clearly for Task 7?

    1. Some cities have bike lanes, and some cities do not.
    2. I saw a bike yesterday.
    3. In my opinion, cities should have more bike lanes.
    4. Bike lanes are painted green.

21. Choose the correct phrasal verb: 'Could you ______ my plants while I'm away?'

    1. look up
    2. look after
    3. look into
    4. look over

22. Which closing best suits a formal email to a company's customer service team?

    1. Cheers, dude
    2. Love ya,
    3. Later!
    4. Sincerely,

23. For a CELPIP-G test taken on or after April 1, 2014, what results does citizenship require?

    1. Level 4 or higher in reading only
    2. Level 4 or higher in listening and speaking
    3. Level 7 or higher in every component
    4. Level 5 or higher in reading and writing

24. Which phrase makes a complaint about late buses more specific?

    1. the bus I sometimes take
    2. public transit in general
    3. the 7:15 a.m. Route 22 bus
    4. a bus in the morning

25. For Express Entry, do five years of online score access extend IRCC’s language-test validity?

    1. Yes, if you can still download the report
    2. No. IRCC requires results less than two years old
    3. Yes, for all permanent residence applications
    4. Only if CELPIP sends a paper copy

26. APARTMENTS FOR RENT — LAKESHORE PROPERTY GROUP Unit 1: 1 bedroom, 3rd floor, $1,450/month, heat included, no pets, 10-minute walk to subway Unit 2: 2 bedrooms, ground floor, $1,900/month, heat and hydro included, cats only, 25-minute walk to subway Unit 3: 2 bedrooms, 8th floor with elevator, $1,750/month, utilities extra, small dogs allowed, 5-minute walk to subway Unit 4: 1 bedroom + den, 2nd-floor walk-up, $1,600/month, heat included, pets allowed, 15-minute walk to subway First and last month's rent are due at signing. Hi Kwame, My partner and I are looking for a new place. We need two bedrooms because we both work from home, and we have a small beagle named Biscuit. Our budget is $1,800 a month before utilities. I'm having knee surgery next month, so I'd like to avoid stairs for a while. We both commute downtown twice a week. Thanks for any help, Nadia

    Why might Unit 4 be a bad choice for Nadia right now?

    1. She would have to climb stairs
    2. It is far from any subway
    3. It does not include heat
    4. It does not allow any pets

27. Which sentence suits Speaking Task 3, Describing a Scene?

    1. I built sandcastles as a child.
    2. Two children are going to build a big sandcastle later.
    3. Sandcastles are popular at beaches.
    4. On the left, two children are building a sandcastle.

28. Which sentence uses an idiom correctly?

    1. Setting up the tent was a cup of cake.
    2. Setting up the tent was a piece of cake.
    3. Setting up the tent was a slice of bread.
    4. Setting up the tent was a piece of pie.

29. How many questions does the guidebook list for the four Reading parts combined?

    1. 44
    2. 40
    3. 32
    4. 38

30. 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 benefit did Principal Liu notice after the 9:15 start?

    1. Higher marks in math
    2. Lower bus costs
    3. Better attendance in first period
    4. Fewer complaints about clubs