CELPIP Reading Task 4 – Real Solving Formula

 

CELPIP Reading Task 4 – Real Solving Formula




First understand what Task 4 really tests:


Task 4 =


Opinions


Agreement / Disagreement


Main idea


Inference


Vocabulary


Matching statements to people


The Real Formula for Task 4


Use M.A.P.S Method


This is a proper solving method, not just structure.


M – Main idea of article


A – Attitude of each person


P – Point (main idea) of each person


S – Support (example/reason they give)


If you find these for each person → you can answer most questions


How To Use MAPS (Step-by-Step)


When you see Task 4 passage:


Step 1 – Read article quickly → Find MAIN IDEA


Ask:


What is the issue?


What is the topic?


Is writer positive or negative?



Write in head: Article = Topic + Opinion


Step 2 – Read Comment A → Find Attitude + Point


Ask:


Agree or disagree?


What is their main reason?



Example: Person A:


> I support building bike lanes because pollution will decrease.

So: Attitude → Agree

Point → Reduce pollution

Support → Environment benefit


Step 3 – Read Comment B → Same thing


Attitude → Disagree

Point → Too expensive

Support → Waste money


Step 4 – Now Questions Become Easy


Because you already made this table:


Person Attitude Point Support


Writer Neutral/positive Bike lanes Environment

A Agree Reduce pollution Health

B Disagree Too expensive Money

C Agree Tourism Economy

Most answers come from this table.



Why This Works (Very Important)


Task 4 questions usually ask:


Question Type What to look for


Main idea Article main idea

Who agrees Attitude

Who thinks expensive Point

Who mentions health Support

Inference Attitude + Point

Vocabulary Word meaning

True statement Support detail

So MAPS covers everything.


Alternate Formula (Second Method)


Use T.A.C.O Method


T – Topic


A – Agree / Disagree


C – Cause / Reason


O – Opinion difference


This is easier for weak students.



Example Passage (Real Style)


Article:


The city plans to build more parks. Some people think this will improve quality of life, while others believe the money should be spent on roads and transportation.


Comment A:


I support building more parks because people need green spaces to relax and exercise.


Comment B:


I disagree. Traffic is a bigger problem, and the city should invest in roads instead.


Apply MAPS:


Person Attitude Point Support


Writer Neutral Parks vs roads City spending

A Agree Parks good Relax, exercise

B Disagree Roads better Traffic problem



Now answer questions easily.


Example Questions


Q1: Who supports building parks?


→ Person A


Q2: Who thinks traffic is a bigger problem?


→ Person B


Q3: What is the main topic?


→ City spending: parks vs roads


Q4: Who would agree that green spaces improve health?


→ Person A


See? You don’t reread passage again.


Do’s for Task 4


Do:


Read article first


Identify main idea


Identify each person’s opinion


Look for contrast words (however, but, although)


Make mental MAPS table


Eliminate wrong answers


Look for synonyms not exact words


Don’ts for Task 4


Don’t:


Read line by line slowly


Try to understand every word


Choose option with same words blindly


Ignore writer opinion


Ignore contrast words


Spend too long on vocabulary question


Panic if passage long


Final Summary (Very Important)


CELPIP Reading Methods Summary


Task Method


Task 1 PPRN

Task 2 KIM

Task 3 SPQR

Task 4 MAPS




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