Set 4 Test 1

Practice Test 1 - Listening

Listening Test Instructions
1. On the official test, once you leave a page, you cannot go back to it to change
your answers. However, in this practice test, you can.

2. Please note that the order of question types on the official test may differ from
the order presented here.

Practice Test 1 - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

1. You will hear a conversation in 3 sections. You will hear each section only once.
2. After each section, you will hear 2 or 3 questions. You will hear the questions
only once.
3. Choose the best answer to each question.

Practice Test 1 - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

Instructions:
You will hear a conversation between a man and a woman. It takes place in the house that
the man is renting from the woman.

Practice Test 1 - Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

Listen to the conversation. You will hear the conversation only once. It is about 1 to 1.5
minutes long.
Question 1 of 8
Choose the best answer to each question.
 The house is too cold.
 The firewood is too wet.
 The heaters won’t turn on.
 The ceiling fan won’t spin.

Question 2 of 8
Choose the best answer to each question.
 confused
 helpful
 angry
 funny

Question 3 of 8
Choose the best answer to each question.
 rainy
 sunny
 colder
 warmer

You will hear the second section of the conversation shortly.

Listen to the conversation. You will hear the conversation only once. It is about 1 to 1.5
minutes long.

Question 4 of 8
Choose the best answer to each question.
 return it to the woman
 store it in the house
 give it to someone else
 leave it in the living room

Question 5 of 8
Choose the best answer to each question.
 He thinks the extra heater won’t work.
 He believes the heater is easy to use.
 He expected a larger heater.
 He won’t use the extra heater.

You will hear the third section of the conversation shortly.

Listen to the conversation. You will hear the conversation only once. It is about 1 to 1.5
minutes long.

Question 6 of 8
Choose the best answer to each question.
 to deliver a stack of firewood
 to help rid the house of smoke
 to explain how to use the stove
 to help the man stack firewood

Question 7 of 8
Choose the best answer to each question.
 He moved the handle too far.
 He moved the handle too many times.
 He moved the wrong handle.
 He moved the handle in the wrong direction.

Question 8 of 8
Choose the best answer to each question.
 The man has asked her to return.
 She wants to make sure all is well.
 The man will pay her for the firewood then.
 She will bring the man something else.

Practice Test 1 - Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

1. You will hear a conversation followed by 5 questions.
2. Listen to each question. You will hear the question only once.
3. Choose the best answer to each question.

Instructions:
You will hear a phone conversation between a man and a woman.
Listen to the conversation. You will hear the conversation only once. It is about 1.5 to 2
minutes long.
Question 1 of 5
Choose the best answer.
 a Government of Ontario employee
 an internet company representative
 the man’s personal assistant
 a secretary at an auto garage

Question 2 of 5
Choose the best answer.
 His internet is broken.
 He’s using public Wi-Fi.
 He forgot his password.
 His computer is slow.

Question 3 of 5
Choose the best answer.
 tell the man his appointment date
 ask the man when he’s available
 ask the man which date he prefers
 ask the man to re-schedule an appointment

Question 4 of 5
Choose the best answer.
 His calendar is in error.
 His appointments conflict.
 His home internet is slow.
 His car has broken down.

Question 5 of 5
Choose the best answer.
 ignores the woman’s recommendation
 reschedules his CableTron appointment
 goes along with the woman’s plan
 refuses the woman’s request

Practice Test 1 - Listening Part 3: Listening for Information

1. You will hear a conversation followed by 6 questions.
2. Listen to each question. You will hear the question only once.
3. Choose the best answer to each question.

Instructions:
You will hear a conversation where a woman gets information about student clubs.
Listen to the conversation. You will hear the conversation only once. It is about 2 to 2.5
minutes long.
Question 1 of 6
Choose the best answer.
 so more people can hear live music
 so she can help people learn to play music
 so she can practice with her group
 so students can play music together

Question 2 of 6
Choose the best answer.
 advertising so people know about them
 cleaning up well after them
 including everyone who comes
 keeping the noise level acceptable

Question 3 of 6
Choose the best answer.
 a development plan
 a space to meet
 agreement of 10 people
 a letter from a professor

Question 4 of 6
Choose the best answer.
 a concert
 a festival
 a course
 a competition

Question 5 of 6
Choose the best answer.
 at the Student Centre
 at the local pub
 in empty classrooms
 in student residence

Question 6 of 6
Choose the best answer.
 the man
 three executives
 the woman
 a group of students

Practice Test 1 - Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item

1. You will hear a news item once. It is about 1.5 minutes long.
2. Then 5 questions will appear.
3. Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu.

Instructions:
You will hear a news item about urban wildlife.
Listen to the following news item. You will hear the news item only once. It is about 1.5
minutes long.

Practice Test 1 - Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item

Time remaining: 2 minutes
Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu
( ).

1. The raccoons used the shed to

 keep warm.
 sleep at night.
 hide from Mr. Chang.
 have their babies.

2. A negative result was that Mr. Chang

 worried about his children.
 began watching too much TV.
 couldn’t use his backyard.
 had to fix the hole.

3. A positive result was that Mr. Chang’s

 children could play with the raccoons.
 children liked watching the raccoons.
 shed was large enough for the raccoons.
 shed was put to good use.

4. In the future, Mr. Chang will

 repair the shed.
 build a new shed.
 leave holes for raccoons.
 allow raccoons in the yard.

5. According to the wildlife expert, raccoons

 are common in cities.
 are afraid of humans.
 are very dangerous.
 make good pets.

Practice Test 1 - Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion

1. You will watch a 2-minute video. Then 8 questions will appear.
2. Choose the best way to answer each question.

Instructions:
You will watch a discussion among three people, one woman and two men. They are
discussing a situation that is happening in the hospital gift shop.
Watch the discussion. You will watch the discussion only once. It is about 1.5 to 2 minutes
long.

Choose the best answer to each question from the drop-down menu ( ).
1. What are the roles of these three people?
 managers of a volunteer organization
 distributors of medical supplies
 trainers of hospital volunteers
 cashiers at the hospital gift shop

2. What is the primary purpose of their meeting?

 to investigate a problem
 to take stock of inventory
 to follow up on a meeting
 to discuss volunteer workers

3. Why does Jason, the man on the right, ask so many questions?
 He thinks Janet knows what happened.
 He is unaware of the state of affairs.
 He disagrees that there is a problem.
 He wants to attract their attention.

4. What is the purpose of the gift shop?

 to collect funds for hospital supplies
 to provide volunteering opportunities
 to raise money for volunteer projects
 to finance the hospital's expansion

5. Why does Alec, the man in the middle, rule out hospital staff as suspects?
 The staff are aware of the security camera.
 The staff reported the missing inventory.
 The staff support the gift shop.
 The staff undergo security checks.

6. How does the meeting end?

 They remain conflicted about what to do.
 They have each taken on a specific task.
 They decide to postpone the investigation.
 They have prepared a report for the hospital.

7. Why isn’t the on-approval system working?

 People fail to keep track of items taken.
 Volunteers are unaware of the notebook.
 The same items are always being taken.
 Too much time is wasted checking inventory.

8. What is one possible explanation given for the situation?

 Customers know the shop lacks proper security.
 The shop's inventory lists are inaccurate.
 Shop workers have reduced stock prices.
 Shop workers have neglected to pay for items.

Practice Test 1 - Listening Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints

1. You will hear a report once. It is about 3 minutes long.
2. Then 6 questions will appear.
3. Choose the best way to answer each question from the drop-down menu.

Instructions:
You will hear a presentation about options for acquiring a car.
Listen to the following report. You will hear the report only once. It is about 3 minutes
long.

Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu
( ).

1. One advantage of choosing a used car is

 inexpensive insurance.
 consumer protection laws.
 access to the car’s history.
 a variety of vehicle options.

2. For business owner Jane Repton, buying a used car involves

 a compromise.
 a legal ordeal.
 a lot of time.
 a lot of luck.

3. It can be inferred that McNab

 doesn’t care how much a car costs him.
 likes all the optional features of new cars.
 drives more than 20,000 kilometers per year.
 values short-term performance of a car.

4. Car salesperson Ron McNab prefers buying a new car because

 new cars require less paperwork.
 new cars can be much better on gas.
 he doesn’t mind paying monthly fees.
 he thinks they’re the cheapest option.

5. Lawyer Tom Purdy is most interested in

 status and style.
 convenience.
 a clear contract.
 safety.

6. The speaker’s primary purpose is to

 facilitate an academic debate.
 solicit audience participation.
 introduce entertaining guests.
 provide helpful information.

Practice Test 1 - Listening Result Page

Question Answer Key
Listening Practice Task I didn’t attend the concert.
Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving - Q1 The house is too cold.
Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving - Q2 helpful
Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving - Q3 warmer
Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving - Q4 store it in the house
Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving - Q5 He believes the heater is easy to use.
Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving - Q6 to explain how to use the stove
Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving - Q7 He moved the handle in the wrong
direction.
Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving - Q8 She wants to make sure all is well.
Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life an internet company representative
Conversation - Q1
Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life He’s using public Wi-Fi.
Conversation - Q2
Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life tell the man his appointment date
Conversation - Q3
Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life His appointments conflict.
Conversation - Q4
Listening Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life goes along with the woman’s plan
Conversation - Q5
Listening Part 3: Listening for Information - Q1 so students can play music together
Listening Part 3: Listening for Information - Q2 keeping the noise level acceptable
Listening Part 3: Listening for Information - Q3 agreement of 10 people
Listening Part 3: Listening for Information - Q4 a concert
Listening Part 3: Listening for Information - Q5 in empty classrooms
Listening Part 3: Listening for Information - Q6 the woman
Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item - Q1 have their babies.
Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item - Q2 couldn’t use his backyard.
Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item - Q3 children liked watching the raccoons.
Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item - Q4 repair the shed.
Listening Part 4: Listening to a News Item - Q5 are common in cities.
Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion - Q1 managers of a volunteer organization
Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion - Q2
Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion - Q3
Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion - Q4
Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion - Q5
Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion - Q6
Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion - Q7
Listening Part 5: Listening to a Discussion - Q8
Listening Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints - Q1
Listening Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints - Q2
Listening Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints - Q3
Listening Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints - Q4
Listening Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints - Q5
Listening Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints - Q6
This is the end of the Listening Test.
Practice Test 1 - Reading
Reading Test Instructions
to investigate a problem
He is unaware of the state of affairs.
to collect funds for hospital supplies
The staff support the gift shop.
They have each taken on a specific task.
People fail to keep track of items taken.
Shop workers have neglected to pay for
items.
inexpensive insurance.
a compromise.
drives more than 20,000 kilometers per
year.
new cars can be much better on gas.
convenience.
provide helpful information.
 1. On the official test, once you leave a page, you cannot go back to it to change
your answers. However, in this practice test, you can.

2. Watch the timer in the top right corner to make sure that you complete the
Reading Test before the time is up. For more information on test format,
click here.

Practice Test 1 - Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence

Time remaining: 10 minutes
Read the following message.
Dear Mrs. Johnson,
Please accept my application for the position of sales clerk in your department store, as
advertised on your website. I have had the pleasure of reviewing your company’s website and am
very enthusiastic about the position advertised. I believe that my skills and abilities make me the
perfect candidate for this position, and I would be an asset to your sales team.
With four years of experience selling footwear, and having worked for two years in a women’s
clothing store at a local mall, I have developed effective customer service techniques. I enjoy
working with the public, assisting shoppers by inquiring about their needs, and suggesting suitable
products to meet their tastes and budget. The management team in the clothing store where I
worked recognized my strong customer service skills by choosing me as ‘Employee of the Month’
on more than one occasion. I completed a customer service course at a local college, and
attended additional training offered by my employer.
As a sales associate, not only did I assist customers, but I also handled cash, credit card, and debit
transactions. I processed returns, as well as performed opening and closing procedures in the
store. These responsibilities show the level of trust that my employers put in me and my abilities.
Finally, the store environment required that the staff work as part of a team, which is one of my
strengths. I am also comfortable working on my own. Other important skills I gained in that role
include completing sales reports, meeting sales targets, and ordering stock.
Please find attached a resume outlining my retail experience, skills, and training. I feel that these
qualifications equip me to make a valuable contribution to your retail establishment. I would
appreciate the opportunity to discuss the position with you. I will contact you in ten days time to
answer any questions you may have and to see if you need any other information from me. Thank
you for your consideration.
Sincerely,

Brenda Ashburn

Using the drop-down menu ( ), choose the bestoption according to the information given
in the message.

1. Brenda wrote Mrs. Johnson a

 reference letter.
 letter of request.
 letter of complaint.
 cover letter.

2. Mrs. Johnson and Brenda are

 employer and job seeker.
  employee and client.
 manager and employee.
 employee and sales rep.

3. Brenda is responding to
 a letter from a co-worker.
 a memo from an employment centre.
 a job advertisement.
 a personal ad.

4. Brenda has shown she is good at

 management.
 customer service.
 training others.
 making a budget.

5. By working in retail, Brenda learned how to

 trust others.
 work as part of a team.
 write cheques.
 run sales meetings.

6. Because of her skills, experience, and training, Brenda will probably

 hire Mrs. Johnson.
 be called for an interview.
 get a promotion.
 become ‘Employee of the Month.’

Here is a response to the message. Complete the response by filling in the

blanks. Select the bestchoice for each blank from the drop-down
menu ( ).

Dear Ms. Ashburn,

Thank you for your application and interest in our company. I am glad to hear that you are 7.
 happy to be
 not tired of
 sure about
 excited about
working at our store.
You mentioned that you worked in a 8.
 sports store
 boutique
 shoe store
 call centre

and a women’s clothing store. However, 9.

 the position is for a manager
 we are not hiring anyone
 the opening we have is
 the manager has experience
in the housewares department. Do you have any experience in this area? We do offer some
training, but it’s limited.

Your experience helping customers by 10.

 targeting their needs
 finding someone to help them
 selling them expensive items
 giving them a discount
and staying within their price range is exactly what we are looking for. The fact that you have
experience 11.
 winning awards
 processing purchases
 training staff
 opening the store
makes you a suitable candidate for the position, as this job requires a large volume of sales.

I would like to meet with you to discuss your resume and your skills. My assistant will be in touch
in the next couple of days to schedule a meeting.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Johnson

Practice Test 1 - Reading Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram

Read the following email message about the diagram on the left. Complete
the email by filling in the blanks. Select the best choice for each blank from
the drop-down menu ( ).
Subject: Are you free for lunch?
To: Anna Smith <ansmith@dunderson.com>
From: Jeanette LeBlanc <jeanb@ses.com>

Hi Anna,
Remember how you mentioned wanting to be more active? Well, I got this flyer in the mail for the
recreation centre near our office and thought you might be interested in 1.
 signing up for a drop-in class
 trying out a weekend fitness class
 registering for a free trial class
 joining their team sports league

I'd only be available evenings though. Since changing departments, I'm at my desk by 7:00 a.m.
every day (I miss getting picked up on your way to work!).
As far as classes go, I'm hoping to get in shape before summer, meaning I'd like to go as many
nights a week as possible. So my preference would be the 2.
 Beginner Spin Class
 Circuit Weight Training
 Intermediate Pilates
 Yoga for Adults
class. Actually, I'm trying to convince my entire family to do the same. However, this place might
not be the best for them since 3.
 children must be over 16
 most classes are for women
 there isn't a family rate
 most classes are for adults
Anyways, I know you had mentioned wanting to try a bootcamp class, but, unfortunately, it isn’t
4.
 a drop-in class
 meant for beginners
 a challenging workout
 intended for adults
Hopefully one of the other classes will work.
Also, if we were to buy the monthly membership 5.
 our husbands get free memberships
 we get a reduced rate on classes
 our first month of classes are free
 we can attend any class for free
Definitely worth considering!
Let me know!!
Jeanette

Using the drop-down menu ( ), choose the bestoption.

6. What is Jeanette's relationship to Anna?

 client
 friend
 boss
 neighbour
7. Why does Jeanette want to take evening classes?
 She works in the morning.
 She can get a ride with Anna.
 She wants to avoid getting up early.
 She prefers the classes being offered.
8. What does Jeanette think about the membership?
 The family membership would be best.
 It’s a great value for the money.
 The trial membership is a good price.
 It’s not as good as drop-in classes.

Practice Test 1 - Reading Part 3: Reading for Information

Read the following passage.
A. In this age of global connectedness and social networking, it is hard to imagine that lost tribes
still exist. However, the Sentinelese tribe of the Andaman Islands are just that. This indigenous
group has been living on North Sentinel Island in the Indian Ocean’s Bay of Bengal for thousands of
years. Living on a sea route that has been travelled since ancient times, the Sentinelese have
impressively managed to avoid influence from outside civilizations. They are the last tribe of the
Andaman Islands to maintain their isolation, mainly because of their hostile resistance to
outsiders’ attempts at contact.

B. Due to lack of access, little is known about the Sentinelese people. What knowledge exists
comes either from observation from a distance or is based on comparison with other Andaman
tribes. A hunter-gatherer society, the Sentinelese subsist mainly by hunting, fishing, and collecting
wild plants, and do not appear to have developed any agricultural practices. The majority of their
tools and weapons are made from stone and animal bones; however, there is some evidence that
they make use of metal fragments that wash ashore. They use javelins and flatbows as weapons, in
addition to a variety of arrows. Canoes, nets, and harpoons serve as fishing gear.

C. Because contact with the Sentinelese tribe is nearly impossible, it is difficult to estimate the
size of their population. Based on a limited number of encounters by outsiders and attempts by
census officials to infer numbers by counting from a distance, it is estimated that there could be
anywhere between 20 and 60 individuals. The island’s inhabitants tend to live in two types of
dwellings. There are shelter-style huts that can house a group of three or four people. These huts
have no walls, and their floors are covered in palm leaves. Additionally, there are more elaborate
communal huts with raised floors and specific areas for fire.

D. Starting in 1967, attempts at peaceful contact were made by the Indian government with the
support of anthropologists. During these contact expeditions, gifts of coconuts were left on the
shore on several occasions in an effort to diminish the aggressiveness the Sentinelese
demonstrated toward strangers. The Indian authorities had limited success before finally
discontinuing the expeditions out of concern for the tribe. Due to their isolation from the outside
world, it was decided that contact with the tribe only put them at risk of contracting diseases.
Since then, the government policy has been to leave the tribe alone.

E. Not given in any of the above paragraphs.

Decide which paragraph, A to D, has the information given in each
statement below. Select E if the information is not given in any of the
paragraphs.

- 1. Sentinelese isolation is surprising because travellers have long known about their island.
- 2. The Indian government used to leave food offerings for the Sentinelese.
- 3. The government is passing a bill to protect the Sentinelese community from modern diseases.
- 4. Census data on the Sentinelese have been collected by indirect observation .
- 5. The Indian government stopped visiting the Sentinelese for fear of contagion.
- 6. The Sentinelese aggressively reject any outside technology that washes ashore.
- 7. Food production on North Sentinel Island has remained very basic.
- 8. The floors in Sentinelese huts may be elevated or covered with foliage.
- 9. The Sentinelese are the last remaining tribe on the Andaman Islands.

Practice Test 1 - Reading Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints

 NEXT
Time remaining: 12 minutes
Read the following article from a website.
When a small town loses a major employer, the impact is enormous. Consider a community of
about 20,000 people where 1,200 are employed at one business that suddenly lays off half of its
employees. This happened recently at a Nova Scotia factory, Queenston Paper. The 600 dismissed
employees were offered relocation, early retirement, or severance packages. One hundred fifty of
the previous employees opted to relocate to another Queenston Paper factory in Nova Scotia.
About 200, primarily those having built up a large enough pension, are considering retirement.
Many others will receive a severance package of more than half their annual earnings. However,
many feel this has little appeal since government taxes will take at least 40 percent. The rest
have yet to choose their future.

Janice Witherspoon says that she and her husband wanted to enjoy their attractive Queenston
salaries for five more years. Feeling secure in working at the 50-year-old factory and with their
seniority status, they have been spending instead of saving. Moving isn’t an option, she says. Real
estate prices are far higher at the other Queenston Paper town, so the Witherspoons would end up
in debt again. She scoffed at the ridiculous severance package. “Three choices”, she says, “but
not one is really viable for us at this time of life.”

Ginny Rousseau is more optimistic. An immigrant from France, Ginny loves the area. She and her
family intend to stay. “It doesn’t cost a lot to live here,” she says, “so we’re going for early
retirement. We’re already doing a little farming, a little gardening, and trying to be self-
sustainable. It’s very rewarding.” Like Ginny, many Queenston Paper employees are not native to
Canada, but they don’t all share her complacency. Without jobs, these relative newcomers have
no reason to remain. Quite a few have packed their bags and headed west in search of work. "It's
unfortunate", says David Santos, a Brazilian. "With the low cost of rent, I have managed to save a
lot. I had hoped to eventually save enough to bring my family over from Brazil. This would have
been a great place for my kids to grow up. Without work though, there is no point in sticking
around."

Using the drop-down menu ( ), choose the bestoption according to the

information given on the website.

1. Which option is least attractive to the laid-off employees?

 early retirement
 moving reimbursement
 relocation
 severance package
2. What do David and Ginny have in common?
 outlooks
 backgrounds
 savings
 goals
3. David would agree with Janice that
 layoffs should be based on seniority.
 housing is affordable in their town.
 relocation is the best choice.
 retirement is an attractive option.
4. Why are some of the laid-off employees moving away?
 Getting into farming is easier elsewhere.
 They do not feel welcome in the community.
 They took jobs at another manufacturing plant.
 Industry salaries are higher in Western Canada.
5. Ginny and David would agree that
 Farming is becoming more common in the area.
 The town is a pleasant place to settle down.
 People need to go where the jobs are.
 It is difficult for newcomers to find work.
The following is a comment by a visitor to the website page. Complete the
comment by choosing the best option to fill in each blank.
It mystifies me why those laid off complain about their situation. Jobs come and go; our town is
not unique. In my opinion, these people were lucky to get such generous layoff options. When I
was laid off several years ago, I was certainly not offered 6.
 40% of my annual salary
 the opportunity to work elsewhere
 continued pension contributions
 financial help to move
Also, why would anyone be upset about having to 7.
 pay income taxes
 contribute to their pension
 cover their moving costs
 dip into their savings
? These charges are standard, so it shouldn’t be surprising to see them taken from a 8.
 layoff
 relocation
 retirement
 severance
agreement. Furthermore, the tax credit you get when you move closer to your job would pay for
the difference in 9.
 commuting costs
 accommodation costs
 government taxes
 salaries
between the one town and the other Queenston Paper location. I agree with 10.
 Queenston
 Santos
 Rousseau
 Witherspoon
, one needs to look on the bright side of the situation.
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Question Answer Key

Reading Practice Task British Columbia
Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence - Q1 cover letter.
Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence - Q2 employer and job seeker.
Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence - Q3 a job advertisement.
Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence - Q4 customer service.
Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence - Q5 work as part of a team.
Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence - Q6 be called for an interview.
Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence - Q7 excited about
Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence - Q8 shoe store
Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence - Q9 the opening we have is
Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence - Q10 targeting their needs
Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence - Q11 processing purchases

Reading Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram - Q1 signing up for a drop-in class

Reading Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram - Q2
Reading Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram - Q3
Reading Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram - Q4
Reading Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram - Q5
Reading Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram - Q6
Reading Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram - Q7
Reading Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram - Q8
Yoga for Adults
most classes are for adults
meant for beginners
we can attend any class for free
friend
She works in the morning.
It’s a great value for the money.

Reading Part 3: Reading for Information - Q1 A

Reading Part 3: Reading for Information - Q2 D
Reading Part 3: Reading for Information - Q3 E
Reading Part 3: Reading for Information - Q4 C
Reading Part 3: Reading for Information - Q5 D
Reading Part 3: Reading for Information - Q6 E
Reading Part 3: Reading for Information - Q7 B
Reading Part 3: Reading for Information - Q8 C
Reading Part 3: Reading for Information - Q9 E

Reading Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints - Q1 severance package

Reading Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints - Q2 backgrounds
Reading Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints - Q3 housing is affordable in their town.
Reading Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints - Q4 They took jobs at another manufacturing
plant.
Reading Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints - Q5 The town is a pleasant place to settle down.
Reading Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints - Q6 the opportunity to work elsewhere
Reading Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints - Q7 pay income taxes
Reading Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints - Q8 severance
Reading Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints - Q9 accommodation costs
Reading Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints - Q10 Rousseau

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 Practice Test 1 - Writing
Writing Test Instructions
1. On the official test, if you do not finish Task 1 in 27 minutes, the screen will
move to Task 2. You cannot go back to Task 1.
2.You have 53 minutes to complete this practice Writing Test.
Practice Test 1 - Writing Task 1: Writing an Email
Read the following information.
Your son has been experiencing some difficulties at his elementary school. He has been unhappy for
several weeks. You want to talk to his teacher.
Write an email to the teacher in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following
things:
 Describe the problems your son is having.
 Suggest some solutions to the problems.
 Make an appointment with the teacher to discuss the problems and your solutions.

CELPIP 4-5 RESPONSE

To: Mr. Tom
From: Haruna
Dear Mr. Tom
Good afternoon, My name is Haruna, my son Jerry is your student. In the last week, he was very
unhappy when he was come home. I know he is a happy child because he go home and will talk
me he was happy at very day, but at the last week, he was go to the room and don't say
something. In the dinne time, he talk me what's worry. he say he lose her homework at home, so
he don't give you homework on time, he was very worry about your think. I know he was skill at
last day. and I am so busy at my job. so, I have not time to chock her homework, but that is firth
time, I hope you give he other time to make the homework, I know he will on time.
sincerely
Haruna
May 11.2014

CELPIP 7-8 Response

Dear Sir,
I am writing this to inform you that my son Jason Singh studying 5th grade in your class
experiencing listening difficulty in subjects. Actually couple of months ago he had some vision
problem and had treatment for cure. I was in the impression that he got completely cured. But
yesterday i noticed that he was struggling a little to read the news paper. Now i understand the
reason for why Jason seems to be quite and shows uninterested in his studies.
At the moment i realized this i wanted to inform you about this and discuss in person how to make
Jason get better on his studies. I have some suggestions to get the situation better, I will take
Jason back to eye clinic and consult with the doctor to cure his vision problem completely. Also it
would be more helpful if you can make seat adjustment in you class for Jason to sit in the first
row of the class.
Also i would like to meet you in person to discuss about this. Please let me know your availability
to for the same. Thanks.
Regards,
Hardeep
CELPIP 10-12 Response
Dear Mr. Sinclair,

I am writing to you to inform you of the difficulties my son has been having in school for several
weeks. It appears that a boy in his class has been bullying him and I would like to propose a
solution to try and prevent this behaviour in the future. I would like this problem resolved as soon
as possible as my son is afraid of going to school.

There are a couple of options I can suggest to try to stop the bullying. Firstly, I can get contact
information of the parents of the bully and I can arrange a meeting with them and try to resolve
any issues the children are having with each other. Secondly, you could intervene and talk to both
children and try to find a solution to their problem.

If you would like to meet me in person to discuss the problem and my suggested solutions I am
available any time.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind Regards,
Nick Konstantopoulos

Practice Test 1 - Writing Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions

Time remaining: 25 minutes
Read the following information.

Family Picnics
The City Manager is surveying the opinion of the community about family picnics held in
public parks. On the one hand, public parks are created for people to enjoy nature. On the
other hand, large family gatherings can be noisy and occupy a lot of park space. The City
Manager has asked you to complete an opinion survey.

Choose the option that you prefer. Why do you prefer your choice? Explain the reasons
for your choice. Write about 150-200 words.
Option A: Family picnics should not be allowed in public parks.
Option B: Family picnics should be allowed in public parks.

CELPIP 4-5 RESPONSE

I choose option B: Family picnics should be allowed in the public parks. Based of my opinion the
family parks is created for people to enjoy nature. If some family gatherings and made noisy as
well as occupy a lot of park space. Actually everyone does if the family park itself have no rules or
policies to be follow, and it will really happened most of the time. But however if the
city manager make a policies and rules to be followed inside the family park, probably this kind
of problem will not be happened again.
Because that's the only way how to educate some family having there picnics inside the family
park.
I did not choose A: Family picnics should not be allowed in the public parks. Because it sound's
selfishness to the family who want's to have their picnics in the family parks. Based of my opinion
in this option A: City manager will provide some resources like making rules inside the family
parks so that if family know's the rules, probably they should be aware and follow the rules in
order for them to avoid complaint of some family having their picnics inside the family parks.

Thank you.
CELPIP 7-8 Response
Dear The City Manager,

In my opinion, Family picnics should be allowed in the public parks because that is one of the ways
that the parks should be used for by publics to enjoy their leisure as long as people respect each
other with positive manners.

First of all, the public parks are created for every one to use for many purposes such as enjoying
the nature, walking dogs, picnics, and etc. Having family picnics are of course the option as I
mentioned and should not be excluded from the purposes of using the parks. It will cause an
unfairness to some people to enjoy the parks.

Secondly, I respect the opposite opinions that family picnics could get noisy for other park users.
However, It will become understandable for everyone as long as everyone keep positive manners
to ensure not causing noise complaint from family picnics and respect each others way of enjoying
the use of the parks.

For those reasons above, Family picnics should be allowed in the public parks as long as people
respect each others with positive manners while using the parks.

Regards,

Ikuo Oshira

CELPIP 10-12 Response

Family picnics should most definitely be allowed in public parks.

Children especially should be encouraged to spend as much time as possible outdoors exercising,
playing and having fun. With childhood obesity on the rise globally, we should be doing as much as
possible to ensure that our children grow up as fit and healthy as possible. The benefits are not
just for the individual, but for the community as a whole. It has been proven that a simple 10
minute walk in the sun can cheer you up and get you you've Vitamin D for the day. How much
better would you be after a family picnic in the park?

If the city is concerned about the availability of vehicle parking in order to get the park then why
can't the visitors walk? The exercise will do them good. Public space is for everyone to enjoy and
here in Canada especially, we are very fortunate to have lots of it. As long as people respect the
environment and there are sufficient garbage and recycling bins provided then I cannot see why
having picnics should be a problem.

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 Practice Test 1 - Speaking
Speaking Test Instructions
1. In this practice test, no score will be provided for any of the Speaking tasks.
However, you can refer to the Performance Standards for Speaking or listen to
sample speaking responses at the end of the Speaking Test.
2. For this practice test, you should use a timer to make sure that you complete
each task within the given time.
3. The practice test will not record your answers. If you wish to record your own
answers, record and save your responses using your computer microphone or
your own recording device (cellphone, digital recorder, etc.).
4. On the official test, if you do not finish a task in the time provided, the screen
will move to the next task. You cannot go back to the previous task. However, in
this practice test, in order to move forward in the test you must click on “NEXT.”

5. Try to complete this practice Speaking Test in around 20 minutes. For more
information on test format, click here.

Practice Test 1 - Speaking Task 1: Giving Advice

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 90 seconds
Your friend has just moved into your neighbourhood and wants to know about a good
grocery store. Give her advice on which grocery stores are good, which are not good, and
why they are good or bad.

Practice Test 1 - Speaking Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds
Talk about a time when you tried a new technology. Maybe you can talk about a new
phone, a new computer, or a new GPS. Why did you get it, and how did it change your
life?

Practice Test 1 - Speaking Task 3: Describing a Scene

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds
Describe some things that are happening in the picture below as well as you can. The
person with whom you are speaking cannot see the picture.
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?

Practice Test 1 - Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

Preparation: 60 seconds
You and your business partner are looking for an office to lease—you will be working alone
in the office most of the time, but it will also be used for small meetings with two or
three people. You find two suitable options. Using the pictures and information below,
choose the option that you prefer. In the next section, you will need to persuade your
business partner that your choice is the better choice.
If you do not choose an option, the computer will choose one for you. You do not need to
speak for this part.

Your business partner is suggesting another office. Persuade him that the office you chose
is more suitable by comparing the two.
 Practice Test 1 - Speaking Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation
Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 seconds
You are the soccer coach at a high school. This year is the first time that your soccer
team qualified to compete in the national soccer match, but the competition is in another
province. The school principal says that the school cannot afford to pay for the team’s
travel and accommodation costs.
Choose ONE:
EITHER
Explain to the school principal why the team should attend the soccer match.
OR
Explain to the team members why they cannot attend the soccer match.

Practice Test 1 - Speaking Task 7: Expressing Opinions

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 90 seconds
Answer the following question.
Question: Do you think that social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr should
require users to verify their true identity, that is, to provide their real names and other
personal information? Explain your reasons.

Practice Test 1 - Speaking Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds
You saw an unusual animal by the side of the road. Call the local animal shelter. Provide a
full and clear description of the animal and ask if anyone has lost it.

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