CELPIP Reading Practice Course 2026
This course is for people preparing for the Reading test in CELPIP-General, a computer-based English test used in Canada. Five lessons explain how the Reading test works and how to handle each of its four parts, with practical exercises. Each lesson has an untimed topic quiz with explanations, and a timed 38-question final assessment unlocks a certificate of completion when you score 80% or more.
Respuesta rápida
Este curso gratuito tiene unos 240 minutos de lecciones, 5 pruebas temáticas sin límite de tiempo (91 preguntas en total) y una evaluación final cronometrada de 38 preguntas elegidas al azar. Saca un 80 % o más en la evaluación final para descargar un certificado de finalización (privado, no acreditado). Contrastado con fuentes oficiales el 13 de octubre de 2026.
Qué aprenderás
- Describe the four parts, question counts and timing of the CELPIP-General Reading test
- Use a time plan, skimming and scanning to work under time pressure
- Find the purpose, key details and tone of emails and messages
- Apply information from schedules, guides and flyers to complete a message
- Match information to the right paragraph, or see when it is not given
- Identify different opinions in an article and infer a writer's stance
Obtén un 80 % o más para descargar tu certificado.
Tu plan de estudio
Lee cada lección, haz su prueba temática (sin límite de tiempo, con explicaciones) y luego la evaluación final cronometrada. Cada vez se elige una nueva mezcla de preguntas. Tu progreso se guarda en este navegador.
- Leer las lecciones5 lecciones, unos 240 min
- Prueba temática 1: How the Reading test works19 preguntas
- Prueba temática 2: Part 1: Reading Correspondence18 preguntas
- Prueba temática 3: Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram18 preguntas
- Prueba temática 4: Part 3: Reading for Information18 preguntas
- Prueba temática 5: Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints18 preguntas
- Examen final38 preguntas, 55 min · Obtén un 80 % o más
Prueba temática 1: How the Reading test works
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Pregunta 1 de 19
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Respuesta: A. Four
The Reading test has four parts: Reading Correspondence, Reading to Apply a Diagram, Reading for Information and Reading for Viewpoints. The Listening test is the one with six parts.
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Pregunta 2 de 19
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Respuesta: C. 38
The four parts have 11, 8, 9 and 10 questions, which makes 38 scored questions.
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Pregunta 3 de 19
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Respuesta: C. 43–56 minutes
The official site gives 43–56 minutes for Reading. About 2 hours and 50 minutes is the time for the whole CELPIP test, and Writing takes 53 minutes.
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Pregunta 4 de 19
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Respuesta: B. Listening and Speaking only
The LS test assesses only Listening and Speaking, so it has no Reading test. CELPIP-General assesses all four skills.
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Pregunta 5 de 19
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Respuesta: A. Correspondence, Apply a Diagram, Information, Viewpoints
Part 1 is Reading Correspondence, Part 2 is Reading to Apply a Diagram, Part 3 is Reading for Information and Part 4 is Reading for Viewpoints.
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Pregunta 6 de 19
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Respuesta: C. Reading Correspondence
Reading Correspondence (Part 1) has 11 questions. The other parts have 8, 9 and 10.
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Pregunta 7 de 19
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Respuesta: B. 8
Part 2 has 8 questions. Part 3 has 9, Part 4 has 10 and Part 1 has 11.
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Pregunta 8 de 19
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Respuesta: B. You pick from drop-down options
The Reading test is on a computer, and you select each answer from drop-down options.
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Pregunta 9 de 19
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Respuesta: D. 2–4 business days after the test date
Scores are posted to your CELPIP account in 2–4 business days. Paper score reports are no longer sent.
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Pregunta 10 de 19
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Respuesta: B. Nothing, because you can't go back to a previous part
The official study pack says you can't go back to a previous part, so check your answers before you move on.
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Pregunta 11 de 19
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Respuesta: B. It is marked as incorrect
Reading questions are scored as either correct or incorrect, and a blank answer counts as incorrect.
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Pregunta 12 de 19
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Respuesta: D. A computer
Reading and Listening are scored by computer. Human raters score Writing and Speaking.
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Pregunta 13 de 19
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Respuesta: A. They are used to develop future tests
Unscored items are used for test development. They look like the other parts and you cannot tell which ones they are, so try your best on every item.
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Pregunta 14 de 19
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Respuesta: D. CLB 7
CELPIP levels line up with CLB levels, so CELPIP 7 matches CLB 7.
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Pregunta 15 de 19
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Respuesta: A. Because test forms differ slightly in difficulty
Each test form is a little different in difficulty. Scaling and equating make scores fair across forms before they are matched to a CELPIP level.
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Pregunta 16 de 19
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Respuesta: B. No more than 30–40 seconds
Skim quickly, for no more than 30–40 seconds, to get the general idea. Then read the questions and scan for the answers.
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Pregunta 17 de 19
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Respuesta: A. Recognizing paraphrase
Answer choices often say the same idea in different words. This is called paraphrase, and spotting it is a key reading skill.
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Pregunta 18 de 19
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Respuesta: A. Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints
The study pack suggests about 11 minutes for Part 1, 9 for Part 2, 10 for Part 3 and 13 for Part 4, which has the most complex texts.
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Pregunta 19 de 19
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Respuesta: A. Choose your best answer for both questions
A wrong answer and a blank answer both score zero, so a quick best choice can only help you. Always answer every question.
Teclado: 1–4 para responder, Intro para la siguiente pregunta.
Qué debes saber antes del examen
- The CELPIP-General Reading test has four parts: Reading Correspondence, Reading to Apply a Diagram, Reading for Information and Reading for Viewpoints.
- There are 38 scored Reading questions: 11 in Part 1, 8 in Part 2, 9 in Part 3 and 10 in Part 4.
- The official time for the Reading test is 43–56 minutes.
- The CELPIP-General LS test assesses only Listening and Speaking, so it has no Reading test.
- Reading answers are scored by computer as correct or incorrect, and a blank answer counts as incorrect.
- Your raw Reading score is converted to a scaled score and then to a CELPIP level. CELPIP levels line up with Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels.
- The Reading test may contain unscored items that look like the other questions, so try your best on every item.
- CELPIP scores are usually available online in your CELPIP account 2–4 business days after the test.
Preguntas frecuentes
Is this the official CELPIP Reading test?
No. This is an independent practice course. The passages and questions are original and copy only the task types of each part. For official samples, use the free practice tests on the CELPIP website.
What does the certificate of completion show?
It shows that you finished this course and scored at least 80% on its final assessment. It is not a CELPIP result or level, and it cannot be used as proof of English for immigration, citizenship, work or school.
Can my practice score tell me my CELPIP level?
No. Official Reading scores are converted from a raw score to a scaled score and then to a CELPIP level, and the number of correct answers needed for each level can change slightly from test to test. Practice scores here are feedback only.
Do I need the Reading test for Canadian citizenship?
The official CELPIP website says the CELPIP-General LS test, which has no Reading test, covers the Listening and Speaking skills for the citizenship language requirement. Always check the Government of Canada's current requirements before you book.
How long is the final assessment?
It has 38 questions in 55 minutes, close to the real Reading test's 43–56 minutes. The questions are drawn at random from the whole course, so every attempt is different.
¿El certificado está acreditado o reconocido oficialmente?
No. Es un certificado de finalización privado, solo para tus conocimientos. No está reconocido, acreditado ni aprobado por ningún gobierno, organismo de licencias, regulador ni institución educativa, y no sustituye ninguna licencia, certificación ni formación exigida por la ley.