CELPIP-General flashcards
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- CELPIP Listening question count
- The CELPIP-General Listening section contains 47 to 51 multiple-choice questions and takes approximately 47 to 55 minutes to complete.
- Problem Solving listening task
- A CELPIP listening part where speakers discuss a problem; questions ask what action or solution is most appropriate.
- Daily Life Conversation task
- A CELPIP listening part with an everyday exchange; questions test main idea, details, and the speakers' purpose or relationship.
- News Item listening task
- A CELPIP listening part presenting a broadcast-style report; questions test main idea, specific details, and implied meaning.
- Viewpoints listening task
- A CELPIP listening part where speakers express opinions; questions require separating each speaker's position from supporting examples.
- Audio plays once rule
- In CELPIP Listening, each recording is played a single time, so notes should capture names, numbers, actions, and stated opinions as they occur.
- Distractor in listening
- An answer choice that repeats words from the audio but changes the relationship, speaker, time, or scope; it should be rejected after checking the question.
- Question-specific answer rule
- When two listening options seem supported, choose the one that directly answers the exact question asked rather than the one that is merely true.
- CELPIP Reading question count
- The CELPIP-General Reading section has 38 multiple-choice questions and lasts approximately 55 to 60 minutes.
- Reading Correspondence part
- A CELPIP reading part built around an email or letter and a reply; questions test details, purpose, and the writer's tone.
- Reading to Apply a Diagram
- A CELPIP reading part that pairs text with a diagram, schedule, or form; questions require matching written details to the visual information.
- Reading for Information part
- A CELPIP reading part asking which paragraph contains a given idea; scanning for keywords must be confirmed by reading the sentence.
- Reading for Viewpoints part
- A CELPIP reading part with two contrasting opinions; questions test each writer's position, evidence, and points of disagreement.
- Passage-only answer rule
- CELPIP reading answers must be supported by the passage alone; outside knowledge, even if true, is not a valid basis for selection.
- Scope distractor
- A reading option that is too broad or too narrow compared with the passage statement; correct answers match the passage's exact scope.
- Keyword scan caution
- Matching a keyword does not prove an answer; the surrounding sentence must confirm the meaning, relationship, and grammatical fit.
- CELPIP Writing task count
- CELPIP-General Writing has two tasks completed in 53 minutes: an email in 27 minutes and a survey response in 26 minutes.
- Writing word target
- Each CELPIP writing response should be about 150 to 200 words; falling far below can limit task fulfillment.
- Email task structure
- A CELPIP email should state purpose early, include all required details, use a suitable tone, and end with a clear closing.
- Survey response structure
- A CELPIP survey response should state a position, give specific reasons and examples, and close by reaffirming the view.
- Writing scoring dimensions
- CELPIP writing is rated on task fulfillment, coherence, vocabulary, and grammar/mechanics; all four areas affect the final level.
- Tone decision rule
- Use formal tone for businesses and unknown recipients, semi-formal for community contacts, and informal only for friends or close colleagues.
- Coherence in writing
- Coherence means ideas progress logically and are linked with transitions; paragraphs should each develop one clear central point.
- Editing time rule
- Reserve the final three to five minutes of each writing task to check subject-verb agreement, tense, spelling, and punctuation.
- CELPIP Speaking task count
- CELPIP-General Speaking has eight timed tasks and takes about 15 to 20 minutes; responses are recorded for later rating.
- Giving Advice task
- A CELPIP speaking task where you recommend a course of action; include a clear recommendation, reasons, and a practical next step.
- Describing a Scene task
- A CELPIP speaking task using a picture; describe people, actions, locations, and background using present continuous and spatial language.
- Making Predictions task
- A CELPIP speaking task where you forecast what will happen next; use future forms and justify each prediction with visual evidence.
- Comparing and Persuading task
- A CELPIP speaking task where you compare two options, state a preference, and persuade a listener using criteria and reasons.
- Difficult Situation task
- A CELPIP speaking task where you address a problem; acknowledge it, propose a solution, and state the expected result.
- Expressing Opinions task
- A CELPIP speaking task requiring a clear thesis, two supported reasons, and a conclusion that restates the position.
- Speaking intelligibility
- Intelligibility is how easily a listener understands speech; it is affected by pronunciation, pacing, stress, and volume rather than accent alone.