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Master each of the 4 reading parts with targeted strategies, from correspondence and diagrams to information matching and viewpoints.

4
Parts
38
Questions
43–56 min
Duration
What's tested
Across all 4 parts
  • Extracting key details from formal correspondence
  • Matching information across diagrams and text
  • Scanning for specific facts under time pressure
  • Evaluating contrasting viewpoints in argument texts

Strategies by Part

1
Part 1: Correspondence

Read an email or letter exchange between two people. Questions test your ability to identify the purpose, key details, and tone of formal and informal correspondence.

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2
Part 2: Diagram

Match information from a short text to labels on a diagram, map, or chart. You need to locate specific details in the passage and apply them to the correct position on the visual.

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3
Part 3: Information

Read a longer informational text and scan for specific facts, dates, and figures. Questions require you to locate precise details quickly under time pressure.

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4
Part 4: Viewpoints

Read an article followed by reader opinions or comments. You must distinguish each writer's viewpoint, identify agreement and disagreement, and evaluate contrasting arguments.

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Apply these strategies with real CELPIP-style reading questions.

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ListeningListening to Problem SolvingListening to a Daily Life ConversationListening for InformationListening to a News ItemListening to a DiscussionListening to Viewpoints
ReadingReading CorrespondenceReading to Apply a DiagramReading for InformationReading for Viewpoints
WritingWriting an EmailResponding to Survey Questions
SpeakingGiving AdviceTalking about Personal ExperienceDescribing a SceneMaking PredictionsComparing and PersuadingDealing with a Difficult SituationExpressing OpinionsDescribing an Unusual Situation

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