CELPIP exam 6–8 JUNE 2026

 CELPIP exam  6–8 JUNE 2026


MASTER REVISION & PRACTICE SHEET


LISTENING


PART 1 – PROBLEM SOLVING


Shortcut Formula


Problem → Cause → Solution → Final Decision


What CELPIP Tests


Main problem


Suggested solutions


Best solution chosen


Speaker attitude



Common Trap First solution ≠ final solution


Example Speaker first suggests cancellation. Later chooses rescheduling. Answer = Rescheduling.


Do ✓ Note changes of opinion


✓ Listen to final agreement


✓ Focus on verbs


Don't ✗ Choose first idea heard


✗ Focus only on numbers



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PART 2 – DAILY LIFE CONVERSATION


Predicted Topics


Airbnb issue


Gym cancellation


Flight changes


Restaurant booking



Shortcut Formula


Who + Why + Problem + Outcome


Signal Words


Actually


Instead


Unfortunately


Finally



These often contain answers.



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PART 3 – NEWS / INFORMATION


Predicted Topics


Recycling campaign


Library renovation


Public transport update



Main Idea Formula


Topic + Purpose + Benefit


Example


Library renovation


Purpose = improve facilities


Benefit = better study space



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PART 4 – DISCUSSION


Predicted Topics


AI in schools


Hybrid work


Healthcare funding



Shortcut Formula


Opinion 1 Opinion 2 Agreement Conclusion


Listen For


I agree


I disagree


However


On the other hand




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PART 5 – INTERVIEW


Predicted Topics


Young entrepreneur


Community leader


Wellness expert



Question Types


Purpose


Detail


Inference



Trick


Understand WHY the person is interviewed.



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PART 6 – VIEWPOINTS


Predicted Topics


Remote learning


Public transport


Social media restrictions



Matching Formula


Person A = ___


Person B = ___


Person C = ___


Write quick notes.



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LISTENING VOCAB


Agreement


I completely support


I favour


I endorse


I am in favour of



Disagreement


I oppose


I object to


I am skeptical about


I disagree strongly



Opinion


Perspective


Viewpoint


Stance


Position




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READING



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PART 1 – CORRESPONDENCE


Predicted Passages


Workplace complaint


Refund request


Housing inquiry


Event registration



Shortcut Formula


Purpose → Details → Action


Questions Usually Ask


1. Why was email written?



2. What happened?



3. What will happen next?




Scan For


Subject line


First paragraph


Final paragraph




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PART 2 – DIAGRAMS / INFORMATION


Predicted Topics


University map


Transit map


Museum layout


Hospital guide



Shortcut Formula


Legend → Labels → Questions


Biggest Mistake


Reading questions before understanding map.


Do


✓ Understand map first


✓ Mark starting location


✓ Follow arrows



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PART 3 – READING FOR INFORMATION


Predicted Topics


Climate article


Employee wellness


Digital education


Food waste



Shortcut Formula


First Paragraph = Topic


Last Paragraph = Conclusion


Middle = Evidence


Questions


True/False


Main Idea


Reference Words




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PART 4 – VIEWPOINTS


Predicted Topics


AI replacing jobs


EVs


Online shopping


Social media



Shortcut Formula


Opinion A Opinion B Opinion C


Compare all.


Trap


Extreme words:


Always


Never


Everyone


Nobody



Usually wrong.



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READING VOCAB


Advantage


Benefit


Merit


Strength


Positive aspect



Disadvantage


Drawback


Limitation


Weakness


Downside



Opinion


Perspective


Belief


Stance


Viewpoint




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WRITING TASK 1


EMAIL


90% Predicted Types


1. Complaint Email


Possible Questions


Internet service issue


Damaged product


Refund problem




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2. Request Email


Possible Questions


Schedule change


Deadline extension


Information request




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3. Suggestion Email


Possible Questions


Improve customer service


Improve community facility


Improve workplace process




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CLB 11 Formula


Purpose


↓


Problem / Situation


↓


Details


↓


Request / Suggestion


↓


Closing



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Opening Phrases


I am writing regarding...


I would like to bring to your attention...


I am contacting you concerning...



Request Phrases


I would appreciate it if...


I kindly request...


I would be grateful if...



Closing


Thank you for your assistance.


I look forward to your response.




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Email Mistakes


✗ Missing purpose


✗ Informal language


✗ No request


✗ One huge paragraph



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WRITING TASK 2


SURVEY RESPONSE


Top Predicted Topics


1. Online vs Classroom Learning



2. Self-driving Vehicles



3. Public Parks vs Development



4. Flexible Work Hours



5. Healthcare vs Infrastructure



6. Social Media Restrictions





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CLB 11 Winning Structure


Introduction


Reason 1 + Example


Reason 2 + Example


Counterargument


Conclusion



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Shortcut Formula


Opinion



2 Strong Reasons



1 Example Each



Counterargument



Conclusion



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Useful Connectors


Addition


Furthermore


Moreover


In addition



Contrast


However


Nevertheless


On the contrary



Result


Therefore


Consequently


As a result



Example


For instance


For example


To illustrate




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Survey Mistakes


✗ Discussing both equally


✗ No examples


✗ Weak conclusion


✗ Repeating same words



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SPEAKING



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PART 1 – GIVING ADVICE


Formula


Problem


↓


Suggestion


↓


Reason


↓


Example


Useful Phrases


I would suggest...


If I were you...


One practical solution is...




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PART 2 – PERSONAL EXPERIENCE


Formula


Situation


↓


Problem


↓


Action


↓


Result


↓


Feeling



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PART 3 – DESCRIBE IMAGE


Formula


Place


↓


People


↓


Actions


↓


Details


↓


Overall Scene



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PART 4 – PREDICTION


Formula


Present Scene


↓


Future Event


↓


Reason


↓


Likely Outcome



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PART 5 – COMPARE & PERSUADE


Formula


Choose Side


↓


Advantage 1


↓


Advantage 2


↓


Example


↓


Recommendation



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PART 6 – DIFFICULT SITUATION


Formula


Problem


↓


Cause


↓


Action


↓


Solution


↓


Lesson



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PART 7 – EXPRESS OPINIONS


Formula


Opinion


↓


Reason 1


↓


Reason 2


↓


Example


↓


Conclusion



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PART 8 – UNUSUAL SCENE


Formula


What I See


↓


Why Unusual


↓


Possible Cause


↓


Possible Result



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SPEAKING HIGH-SCORING PHRASES


From my perspective


In my opinion


One major reason is


For instance


As a result


Consequently


Therefore


Overall




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FINAL EXAM DAY CHECKLIST


Listening


✓ Predict answer before hearing


✓ Note keywords


✓ Watch opinion changes


Reading


✓ Scan first


✓ Match synonyms


✓ Avoid overthinking


Writing


✓ Plan 2 minutes


✓ Use examples


✓ Check grammar


Speaking


✓ Use structure


✓ Speak continuously


✓ Give examples


✓ Finish confidently



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