CELPIP Study Guide 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How many components does the CELPIP-General test assess?
- Two: Speaking and Writing
- Four: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking (Correct answer)
- Three: Reading, Writing, and Listening
- Five, including Grammar
Correct answer: Four: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking
CELPIP-General evaluates all four skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
Question 2: What variety of English does the CELPIP test use?
- British English
- Australian English
- Canadian English (Correct answer)
- American English only
Correct answer: Canadian English
CELPIP uses everyday Canadian English in its tasks and accents.
Question 3: Approximately how long does the full CELPIP-General test take to complete?
- About 1 hour
- About 3 hours (Correct answer)
- About 6 hours
- About 30 minutes
Correct answer: About 3 hours
The CELPIP-General test takes roughly three hours in a single sitting.
Question 4: On what format is the CELPIP test delivered?
- Paper-based with a pencil
- Fully computer-based (Correct answer)
- Oral interview with an examiner
- Take-home written essay
Correct answer: Fully computer-based
CELPIP is entirely computer-delivered, including the Speaking section recorded by microphone.
Question 5: Which CELPIP-General Speaking feature differs from a face-to-face interview?
- You speak to a live examiner
- Your responses are recorded by a computer (Correct answer)
- You write your answers
- There is no Speaking section
Correct answer: Your responses are recorded by a computer
Speaking responses are spoken into a microphone and recorded for later scoring.
Question 6: What is the highest CELPIP level a test taker can achieve?
- Level 8
- Level 10
- Level 12 (Correct answer)
- Level 15
Correct answer: Level 12
CELPIP scores range from Level M up to Level 12, the highest band.
Question 7: Which organization administers the CELPIP test?
- IELTS Canada
- Paragon Testing Enterprises (Correct answer)
- ETS
- Cambridge Assessment
Correct answer: Paragon Testing Enterprises
Paragon Testing Enterprises, a subsidiary of UBC, develops and administers CELPIP.
CELPIP Study Guide 2
How many components does the CELPIP-General test assess?