CELPIP Practice Test 7

All 30 questions in this test

Every question and its answer choices. The correct answers and explanations appear when you take the test above.

1. How do you obtain your official CELPIP Score Report under the current results policy?

   1. Download a PDF from your CELPIP account
   2. The test centre gives you a paper report on test day
   3. IRCC mails the report to you
   4. Two paper copies arrive automatically

2. 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.

   Why did customer satisfaction dip early in the Halden trial?

   1. Projects were delivered late to many clients
   2. Staff salaries were reduced
   3. Too many staff were off sick
   4. Clients could not reach staff on Fridays

3. 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

   What event did Fatima need a table for on June 29?

   1. Her own birthday party
   2. A family reunion picnic in the park
   3. Her daughter's graduation dinner
   4. A work holiday lunch

4. When the provincial museum dropped its $22 admission fee for a one-year trial, attendance nearly doubled. Now the government must decide whether to make free entry permanent. Museum director Paul Arsenault is strongly in favour. He says the trial brought in many first-time visitors, especially families from lower-income neighbourhoods who had never been able to afford a visit. "A public museum belongs to everyone," he argues, "and a ticket price sends the message that it doesn't." Finance critics are less enthusiastic. Admission fees used to cover about a fifth of the museum's operating budget, and the trial was funded by a one-time grant. Taxpayer advocate Linda Moreau questions whether residents of distant towns, who rarely travel to the capital, should pay for a service they seldom use. Some suggest a middle path: free admission for residents one evening a week, with regular fees at other times. Arsenault dismisses the idea as "free entry for people who already have free evenings," noting that shift workers and parents of young children would be the least likely to benefit.

   Why does Arsenault reject the idea of one free evening a week?

   1. It would cost more than full free entry
   2. It would attract too many tourists
   3. It would miss people with busy evenings
   4. It would need extra security staff

5. 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

   What advantage does Plot A offer Edith that Plot D does not?

   1. It sits beside the tool shed
   2. It gets full sun all day
   3. It is right next to the water tap
   4. It is the larger of the two

6. MAPLEWAVE MOBILE — MONTHLY PLANS Basic: $35 — 10 GB data, unlimited Canada-wide calling, no international texts Plus: $50 — 40 GB data, unlimited Canada-wide calling, unlimited international texts Travel: $65 — 40 GB data, unlimited calling and international texts, plus 2 GB of U.S. roaming data each month Extra line: $25 per month; shares the main plan's data All plans require a 24-month agreement, except Basic, which is month-to-month. Hi Omar, You mentioned you're switching providers, so I thought I'd ask your advice. I use about 30 GB a month, mostly for video calls with my parents in Manila, and I text my cousins in Dubai every day. I'm also driving to Seattle twice this year for work. The problem is that I may move to another province next spring, so I don't want to be locked into a long contract. Any thoughts? Jun

   What is the main drawback of the Plus plan for Jun?

   1. It costs more than the Travel plan
   2. It has no international texting
   3. It requires a 24-month agreement
   4. It offers only 10 GB of data

7. RIVERBEND RECREATION CENTRE — WINTER SWIM LESSONS (8 weeks) Starfish (ages 3–5, parent in water): Saturdays 9:00–9:30 a.m. — $64 Minnow (ages 5–7): Mondays 4:30–5:15 p.m. or Saturdays 10:00–10:45 a.m. — $88 Dolphin (ages 7–10): Wednesdays 5:30–6:15 p.m. — $88 Shark (ages 10–13): Wednesdays 6:30–7:30 p.m. — $104 Riverbend residents receive 15% off. Registration closes January 5. Hi Lena, I'm trying to sign up both kids for swimming this winter. Noah just turned 6 and Ava is 9. I work until 5 on weekdays, so Monday afternoon lessons won't work, but Wednesday evenings are fine because my husband is home by then. We'd love the kids to swim on the same day, but I know their ages might not allow it. I'm also not sure whether we live inside the Riverbend boundary. Do you know? Talk soon, Paulina

   Before any resident discount, what will lessons for Noah and Ava cost together?

   1. $176
   2. $192
   3. $208
   4. $152

8. When the provincial museum dropped its $22 admission fee for a one-year trial, attendance nearly doubled. Now the government must decide whether to make free entry permanent. Museum director Paul Arsenault is strongly in favour. He says the trial brought in many first-time visitors, especially families from lower-income neighbourhoods who had never been able to afford a visit. "A public museum belongs to everyone," he argues, "and a ticket price sends the message that it doesn't." Finance critics are less enthusiastic. Admission fees used to cover about a fifth of the museum's operating budget, and the trial was funded by a one-time grant. Taxpayer advocate Linda Moreau questions whether residents of distant towns, who rarely travel to the capital, should pay for a service they seldom use. Some suggest a middle path: free admission for residents one evening a week, with regular fees at other times. Arsenault dismisses the idea as "free entry for people who already have free evenings," noting that shift workers and parents of young children would be the least likely to benefit.

   Why does Paul Arsenault support free admission?

   1. He finds tickets hard to sell
   2. He believes the museum belongs to everyone
   3. He wants to cut the museum's staffing costs
   4. He expects more donations

9. How many free online practice tests does the guidebook say CELPIP offers?

   1. One
   2. Four
   3. Two
   4. Ten

10. Choose the best linking word: 'The rent is reasonable; ______, the apartment is far from transit.'

    1. however
    2. for example
    3. therefore
    4. similarly

11. Few sounds signal autumn in the suburbs like the roar of a gas-powered leaf blower. Now several municipalities are debating whether to ban them. Supporters of a ban point to noise and pollution. Dr. Helen Fraser, an environmental health researcher, notes that small two-stroke engines burn fuel inefficiently and release far more pollution per hour than their size suggests. Residents who work night shifts also complain that the machines make daytime sleep impossible. Landscaping companies see the issue differently. Marco Bellini, who runs a twelve-person crew, says battery-powered models are improving but still struggle with wet leaves on large properties. "A ban would double the time each job takes," he says, "and customers would pay for that." He would prefer limits on the hours blowers can be used rather than an outright ban. City councillor Amira Shah has proposed a compromise: a ban on gas blowers starting in 2028, with a rebate program to help small businesses buy electric equipment before then. Critics on both sides say her plan goes either too far or not far enough, but it may be the only option that can win a majority on council.

    What is Dr. Fraser's main objection to gas leaf blowers?

    1. The danger to their users
    2. The pollution they release
    3. The cost of their fuel
    4. The damage they do to lawns

12. Which preposition fits? 'The clinic has been closed ______ last Friday.'

    1. from
    2. for
    3. during
    4. since

13. In 'Our team leader tends to gloss over problems in meetings,' what does 'gloss over' mean?

    1. avoid dealing with them properly
    2. solve them very quickly and well
    3. explain them in detail
    4. write them on the board

14. 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 did the delivery crew not take the damaged table back?

    1. They needed approval from the office
    2. Their truck had no room left
    3. Fatima asked them to leave it
    4. They did not see the damage

15. Pick the correct form: 'I look forward to ______ from you soon.'

    1. hear
    2. be hearing
    3. heard
    4. hearing

16. How many questions does the guidebook list for Listening Part 3, Listening for Information?

    1. 5
    2. 6
    3. 10
    4. 8

17. 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 does Grace see as the drawback of her new job?

    1. The lab equipment is out of date
    2. Her team is smaller than before
    3. The work is unlike her old job
    4. Her long shifts leave her worn out

18. Which phrase introduces a contrasting point when comparing two options?

    1. In addition,
    2. As a result of this,
    3. For example,
    4. On the other hand,

19. 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.

    Which paragraph describes what visitors can do at the carnival today?

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

20. Dear Mei, I hope your first year of nursing school is going well. Your mother told me you made the dean's list, which did not surprise me one bit. I'm writing because the Eastside Youth Basketball program is growing faster than we expected. We have 140 children registered this season, up from 90 last year, and I am short of volunteer coaches for the under-10 division. You were one of the most patient players I ever coached, and the younger kids always looked up to you. I know your schedule is busy, so I want to be clear about what is involved. Practices are on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 7:30, and games are on Saturday mornings. You would be paired with an experienced head coach, so you would never be in charge of a team on your own. We also cover the cost of the required first-aid course and background check. If you can only help on Saturdays, that would still make a big difference. Please let me know by October 15 so I can finalize the coaching list before the season starts on October 28. All the best, Coach Daniel

    How does Daniel reassure Mei about the responsibility involved?

    1. She would coach for only one month
    2. She would work with an experienced coach
    3. She could pick which children to coach
    4. She would not need a background check

21. Choose the best word: 'Due to the storm, all flights have been ______ until further notice.'

    1. suspension
    2. suspected
    3. suspicious
    4. suspended

22. Which sentence is the best way to start a Task 2 personal experience?

    1. Hiking is a healthy hobby.
    2. I will go hiking next summer.
    3. Last summer, I got lost hiking near Banff.
    4. Every summer, many people go hiking near Banff.

23. How much time is allotted for the CELPIP Reading component?

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

24. A. When the Northgate branch of the public library began lending power drills and sewing machines last spring, staff expected a few curious borrowers. Instead, the first 200 tools were all checked out within a week, and the waiting list for the tile cutter grew to more than sixty names. B. The program works much like borrowing a book. Members with a card in good standing can take out up to three tools at a time for seven days. Items with blades or engines come with a short safety video that borrowers must watch at the desk, and anything returned dirty or broken is inspected before it goes back on the shelf. C. Library managers say the program fits their mission of giving everyone equal access to resources. A family that needs a ladder twice a year should not have to buy one, explains branch head Rosa Delgado. The library plans to expand the collection to two more branches next year, paid for by a provincial community grant.

    Which paragraph sets out the rules for borrowing tools from the library?

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

25. 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 reports how many visitors have used the codes so far?

    1. Paragraph B
    2. Paragraph C
    3. Paragraph A
    4. Not given

26. 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."

    Which statement best sums up Principal Liu's view of the later start?

    1. It failed and should end
    2. It helped despite some drawbacks
    3. It made no real difference
    4. It solved every problem

27. MAPLEWAVE MOBILE — MONTHLY PLANS Basic: $35 — 10 GB data, unlimited Canada-wide calling, no international texts Plus: $50 — 40 GB data, unlimited Canada-wide calling, unlimited international texts Travel: $65 — 40 GB data, unlimited calling and international texts, plus 2 GB of U.S. roaming data each month Extra line: $25 per month; shares the main plan's data All plans require a 24-month agreement, except Basic, which is month-to-month. Hi Omar, You mentioned you're switching providers, so I thought I'd ask your advice. I use about 30 GB a month, mostly for video calls with my parents in Manila, and I text my cousins in Dubai every day. I'm also driving to Seattle twice this year for work. The problem is that I may move to another province next spring, so I don't want to be locked into a long contract. Any thoughts? Jun

    Which plan gives Jun enough monthly data at the lowest price?

    1. Plus
    2. Travel
    3. Basic
    4. Extra line

28. 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 happened to sick days at Halden during the trial?

    1. They roughly doubled
    2. They stayed the same
    3. They fell by half in the first month
    4. They fell by about a quarter

29. RIVERBEND RECREATION CENTRE — WINTER SWIM LESSONS (8 weeks) Starfish (ages 3–5, parent in water): Saturdays 9:00–9:30 a.m. — $64 Minnow (ages 5–7): Mondays 4:30–5:15 p.m. or Saturdays 10:00–10:45 a.m. — $88 Dolphin (ages 7–10): Wednesdays 5:30–6:15 p.m. — $88 Shark (ages 10–13): Wednesdays 6:30–7:30 p.m. — $104 Riverbend residents receive 15% off. Registration closes January 5. Hi Lena, I'm trying to sign up both kids for swimming this winter. Noah just turned 6 and Ava is 9. I work until 5 on weekdays, so Monday afternoon lessons won't work, but Wednesday evenings are fine because my husband is home by then. We'd love the kids to swim on the same day, but I know their ages might not allow it. I'm also not sure whether we live inside the Riverbend boundary. Do you know? Talk soon, Paulina

    Which swim level matches Ava's age?

    1. Minnow
    2. Shark
    3. Dolphin
    4. Starfish

30. What does a CELPIP level of 0 or 1 mean on the score chart?

    1. Limited ability for immediate needs
    2. Insufficient information to assess
    3. The component was not given
    4. Adequate proficiency for daily life