20–22 JUNE 2026 CELPIP REVISION SHEET

 20–22 JUNE 2026 CELPIP REVISION SHEET



LISTENING


PART 1 – Problem Solving


Expected:


Service complaint


Apartment issue


Registration problem



Step-by-Step


1. Read questions first.



2. Identify names, dates, prices.



3. Listen for the actual solution.



4. Ignore emotional language.




Trap


❌ First solution mentioned ✅ Final solution agreed upon


Example


Problem: Course registration failed.


Wrong: Student changes college.


Correct: Student submits manual form.


Dos


✔ Write keywords ✔ Focus on final decision


Don'ts


✘ Choose first idea ✘ Focus only on details



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PART 2 – Daily Life Conversation


Expected:


Gym membership


Travel booking


Rental discussion



Formula


WHO → WHAT → WHY


Example


Man wants gym membership.


Questions usually ask:


Purpose


Cost


Future plan



Trap Words


However Instead Actually Unfortunately



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PART 3 – News / Information


Expected:


Public transport


Community event


Environment campaign



Method


Listen for:


Introduction ↓ Main Announcement ↓ Details ↓ Conclusion


Most Common Questions


Main idea


Purpose


Supporting detail



Shortcut


If confused:


Choose answer repeated 2–3 times.



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PART 4 – Discussion


Expected:


Remote work


Social media


AI



Strategy


Speaker A ↓ Speaker B ↓ Agreement? ↓ Difference?


Keywords


Support Oppose Concern Benefit Challenge



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PART 5 – Interview


Expected:


Entrepreneur


Technology founder


Health expert



Questions Usually Ask


Why successful? What challenge? Future plan?


Tip


Interview = story


Follow chronology.



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PART 6 – Viewpoints


Expected:


Public transport


Online learning


Environment



CLB 10–12 Method


Create table mentally.


Speaker Position


A Support

B Oppose

C Mixed



Then answer.


Biggest Mistake


Choosing personal opinion instead of speaker opinion.


READING


PART 1 – Correspondence


Expected:


Complaint


Registration


Inquiry



Method


Read questions first.


Then:


Purpose ↓ Problem ↓ Action ↓ Outcome


Common Questions


Purpose Meaning Detail


Trap


Synonyms


Issue = problem


Request = ask


Delay = postponement



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PART 2 – Diagram / Transit Maps


Expected:


Transit maps


Campus layout


Public facility guide



5-Step Formula


Question ↓ Starting point ↓ Destination ↓ Check notes ↓ Answer


Common Traps


Weekend schedule Transfer station Fare differences Service alerts


Example


Question: How to reach University?


Check: Map → Route → Transfer


Then answer.


Dos


✔ Circle destination ✔ Check service notices


Don'ts


✘ Ignore transfer stations ✘ Ignore maintenance notices



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PART 3 – Reading for Information


Expected:


Environment


Workplace policy


Health article



Strategy


Paragraph 1 = Topic


Paragraph 2–4 = Evidence


Last paragraph = Conclusion


Questions


True/False Reference words Main idea


Shortcut


Reference Words


It They This These


Always find noun before them.



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PART 4 – Viewpoints


Expected:


AI replacing workers


Climate responsibility


Online learning



Formula


Opinion ↓ Reason ↓ Evidence


Questions


Writer attitude Inference Matching opinions


CLB 11 Shortcut


Extreme words usually wrong.


Always Never All Only


WRITING


TASK 1 – EMAIL


Highest Probability


1. Complaint



2. Adjustment request



3. Suggestion email





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7-Step Formula


Greeting


Purpose


Problem


Impact


Request


Expected action


Closing



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Sample Starter


Dear Manager,


I am writing regarding a service issue that occurred at your facility last week.



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Useful Phrases


I would appreciate it if...


I would like to request...


This situation has caused...


I kindly suggest...


I look forward to hearing from you.



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Dos


✔ Clear purpose first line ✔ Formal tone ✔ Specific details


Don'ts


✘ Long story ✘ Emotional language ✘ Informal expressions



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TASK 2 – SURVEY


Most Important Topics


1. AI replacing jobs



2. Public transport investment



3. Electric vs fuel vehicles



4. Parks vs buildings



5. Online learning



6. Flexible work schedule





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CLB 11 Structure


Paragraph 1 Paraphrase + Opinion


Paragraph 2 Point 1 Explain Example


Paragraph 3 Although other option... Point 2 Explain


Paragraph 4 Conclusion



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Example


Topic: Electric transit vs fuel vehicles


Point 1: Less pollution


Example: Shenzhen


Point 2: Lower operating cost


Explanation: Electricity cheaper than fuel



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Connectors


Given that


Considering that


Although


While


As a result


Consequently


Therefore


Even though


Since


Whereas



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CLB 11 Vocabulary


Advantage → Benefit, merit, strength


Problem → Challenge, concern, issue


Improve → Enhance, boost, strengthen


Important → Crucial, vital, significant


Reduce → Minimize, decrease, lower


Invest → Allocate funds, finance, support


SPEAKING


TASK 1 – Advice


Formula


Situation ↓ Advice 1 ↓ Reason ↓ Advice 2 ↓ Reason ↓ Conclusion


Starter


If I were you, I would...



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TASK 2 – Personal Experience


Formula


What happened ↓ When ↓ Feelings ↓ Result ↓ Lesson


Target


Use: Excited Frustrated Relieved Surprised



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TASK 3 – Describe Image


Formula


Hey Raj, you know what?


I see a picture of...


On the left...


On the right...


At the center...


In the background...


In the foreground...


Overall...



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TASK 4 – Prediction


Present ↓ Future prediction ↓ Reason


Use:


Might Could Probably Likely



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TASK 5 – Compare & Persuade


Choose ONE option only.


Formula


Option A better


Reason 1


Reason 2


Example


Recommendation



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TASK 6 – Difficult Situation


Problem


Action


Result


Lesson



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TASK 7 – Opinion


Opinion


Reason 1


Example


Reason 2


Example


Conclusion



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TASK 8 – Unusual Situation


Describe


Why unusual


Possible reason


Personal reaction


LAST 48-HOUR REVISION PLAN


Day 1


Listening Parts 4–6


Reading Parts 2–4


2 Survey Essays


Speaking Tasks 3–8



Day 2


1 Email


1 Survey Essay


Full Listening Test


Full Reading Test


8 Speaking Tasks timed



Exam Morning


✔ Review templates only


✔ Review connectors


✔ Review speaking openings


✔ No new material


✔ Sleep properly



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