CELPIP Reading Part 1 - Reading Correspondence Tip & Key points
(1) Tips
1. Skim the text
Before delving into the details, quickly skim through the correspondence to get an overview of the topic and identify the main ideas. Pay attention to the sender, recipient, subject, and any headings or subheadings that provide context.
2. Read carefully
Read the correspondence thoroughly, focusing on each sentence and paragraph. Pay attention to the details, including names, dates, numbers, or any specific information provided.
3. Identify the purpose
Understand the purpose of the correspondence and the main message being conveyed. Determine whether it is a request, an update, a response, or any other type of communication.
4. Highlight key information
Use highlighting or underlining techniques to mark important details, such as deadlines, tasks, questions, or any information that seems relevant to the questions that will follow.
5. Infer meaning
Consider the context and implied meaning behind the words. Pay attention to tone, politeness, or any underlying messages that may not be explicitly stated.
6. Analyze the structure
Examine the organization of the correspondence. Identify the introduction, body, and conclusion sections, and understand how the information is presented and connected.
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To succeed in this part, it's important to develop effective reading comprehension skills. Regular practice of reading various types of correspondence, such as emails, letters, or memos, will improve your reading comprehension skills and help you excel in CELPIP Reading Part 1.
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(2) Key Points
- If you know the local characteristics of Canada places, you will understand easily the letter because The stories about Canada residential or travel destinations often appear.
- Bear in mind the relationship between the name of the letter recipient, the sender and the names of the key figures, and draw the situation in your mind
- Suddenly there are many characters appearing from the first paragraph. but Do not spend much time understanding it in the beginning. Even if you don’t understand the beginning paragraph, pay attention to the names and names of the people. After finish reading the letter, back to the beginning and check again.
- Some simple vocabulary questions can be asked
- Letters take about an average of four paragraphs, so it is best to spend one minute in the first paragraph. Paragraphs that are difficult to understand can take up to two minutes.
Ex) 5-6 minutes to read a letter, 3-4 minutes to solve the problem, the remaining 1-2 minutes to spend on the problem review
