CELPIP Reading Part 1Reading Correspondence Practice
Read an email and answer eleven questions — six about the message and five that complete a reply. Practise with 50 real exam-style sets, then check every answer with a clear explanation.
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Read the following message.
From: Leila Mercer
To: Marcus Brooks
Subject: Searching the Storage Boxes on Saturday
Hi Marcus,
I wanted to check our plans for finding the family property documents in our shared storage unit. We planned to sort the labelled boxes next month after the busy season. I was looking forward to it, and everything seemed settled until this week. I need to change the plan because the storage company is moving our unit contents to another building next week. Renovation work will close our current aisle for several months. As a result, we may lose quick access before the property appointment.
I first checked the box list and called the storage supervisor. The documents are probably in carton F12 near the front of the current unit. Before suggesting a change, I reviewed our earlier messages and the details already confirmed. One detail to keep in mind is that you have the second access card and the folding cart. My preferred solution is meeting Saturday morning to retrieve and scan carton F12. That would work best because we can secure the papers before the move and avoid searching a new layout.
That approach would preserve the parts of the plan that still work for everyone. If that works for you, I can update everything else as soon as you reply. Another possibility is authorizing staff to move the carton to the office. The difficulty with that option is that they will not open family boxes or confirm which folder is inside. I thought about dropping the plan completely, but that would create more trouble than it solves. I’d rather use one of the practical alternatives that is already available.
The practical detail I have not resolved is that the unit account still lists our uncle as the primary contact. Please tell me what you think we should do about that part of the plan. I kept the records about finding the family property documents in our shared storage unit together for this review. No other related plan needs to change while this matter is reviewed. A written reply about meeting Saturday morning to retrieve and scan carton F12 would prevent confusion.
Thank you for considering the timing and practical effects of this request. I need your answer by Friday at noon. The supervisor must add our names before allowing weekend access. What I’m hoping is that you can bring the access card and help scan the documents at the copy shop. Once I hear from you, I will update the contact list and reserve a scanning station.
Talk soon,
Leila
Using the drop-down menu, choose the best option according to the information given in the message.
1. What is Leila’s main purpose?
2. What caused the current problem?
3. What has Leila already done?
4. Which solution does Leila prefer?
5. Which practical detail remains unresolved?
6. Why does Leila need an answer by Friday at noon?
Here is a response to the message. Complete the response by filling in the blanks. Select the best option for each blank from the drop-down menu.
Hi Leila,
Thanks for explaining the mix-up and the options you considered. I understand that . The first plan made sense, but this new issue clearly needs a different answer.
I can confirm that . That choice is suitable because . I’ve updated my notes so we won’t treat the earlier plan as final.
Because you have the second access card and the folding cart, . I will send the revised instructions after I finish the update today. The other option can remain available if something changes before the deadline.
Please reply by so I know you accept the revised plan. After your confirmation, I will send the appointment code and a copy of the box list. Thanks for giving me enough detail to sort this out without another long exchange.
See you soon,
Marcus
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