CELPIP Reading/R2

CELPIP Reading Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram

In Reading Part 2 you read a diagram, such as a flyer or a schedule, and a short email about it with blanks to fill in, then answer 3 more questions. You have about 9 minutes for about 8 questions.

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The official format of Reading Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram

Questions
about 8
Timer
about 9 minutes for this part alone
What you read
A diagram with point-form text and pictures, such as a schedule, a flyer or a guide, and a short email about it with blanks to fill in (5 questions), then 3 more questions.
Answers
Four choices for each question. The text and all its questions are on one screen.

CELPIP's suggested steps for Reading Part 2

From CELPIP's Reading Pro Study Pack (2026).

  1. Preview the diagram for 30 seconds: the type of visual, who created it, how the text and images connect, and how it is formatted.
  2. Preview the message for 30 seconds: the writer, the recipient, and the purpose.
  3. Answer question set 1 by using keywords to find the relevant section of the message.
  4. Look for clues in both the text and the diagram, and watch for paraphrase.
  5. Leave 30 seconds at the end to make sure you have answered every question.

The preview for Part 2

Two texts, two quick previews.

1The diagramWhat kind of visual is it, and who made it?
2Its layoutHow are the headings, text and pictures organized?
3The emailWho is writing to whom, and why?
4Each blankWhich heading in the diagram answers it?

A worked CELPIP Reading Part 2 example

Read the text
The flyer

Bulky Item Pickup

City of Elmwood · Waste Services

What we take

Furniture: sofas, tables and chairs

Mattresses (wrap in plastic first)

Large appliances (take fridge doors off)

What we don't take

Paint, tires, TVs and computers

Bring these to the Eco Depot on Mill Road

How to book

Book online at least 3 business days before your pickup day

Up to 4 items per pickup

Free twice a year, then $25 per pickup

On pickup day

Items at the curb by 7 a.m.

Not on the sidewalk or the road

No pickups on holidays

The email

From: Rosa Diaz

To: Sam Patel

Subject: Your basement

Hi Sam,

I heard you're finally clearing out the basement before the move! The city will haul away the big things for you, but you have to book ___. One pickup can take four items, so the old sofa, the two armchairs and the mattress can all go together, as long as the mattress is ___. The broken TV is a different story. It has to go to ___. Since you haven't used the service yet this year, the pickup will be ___. On the day, just make sure everything is ___.

Good luck with the move!

Rosa

THE QUESTIONS (5)
  1. The city will haul away the big things for you, but you have to book ___.
    1. by 7 a.m. on pickup day
    2. at the Eco Depot on Mill Road
    3. three or more business days ahead
    4. twice a year
  2. …as long as the mattress is ___.
    1. covered in plastic
    2. taken to the Eco Depot
    3. on the sidewalk by 7 a.m.
    4. booked as its own pickup
  3. The broken TV is a different story. It has to go to ___.
    1. the curb with the sofa
    2. the City of Elmwood office
    3. the next free pickup
    4. the Eco Depot on Mill Road
  4. Since you haven't used the service yet this year, the pickup will be ___.
    1. $25
    2. free
    3. $25 per item
    4. half price
  5. On the day, just make sure everything is ___.
    1. on the sidewalk by seven in the morning
    2. at the curb by seven in the evening
    3. at the curb by seven in the morning
    4. on the road by seven in the morning
Show the answers and why
  1. C. Blank one comes right after book, so go straight to How to book. At least three business days before your pickup day. The word before the blank picks the heading. It's C.
  2. A. Blank two is the mattress, and mattresses are under What we take. Wrap in plastic first. Covered in plastic says the same thing in different words. It's A.
  3. D. Blank three is the broken TV, and TVs are under What we don't take. Bring these to the Eco Depot on Mill Road. A name like that cannot be paraphrased. It's D.
  4. B. Blank four needs both texts. The email says Sam has not used the service this year, and the flyer says free twice a year. The twenty-five dollars is only for later pickups. It's B.
  5. C. Blank five goes to On pickup day, and it has two details, the place and the time. At the curb by seven a.m., not on the sidewalk. Only one option gets both right. It's C.

Each blank in the email is answered by one heading in the flyer.

A free CELPIP Reading Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram practice question

Ottawa Youth Soccer League Spring Registration Guide

Read the diagram and the email. Complete the email by filling in the blanks, then answer the statements.

Read the passage

Sarah Mitchell → Ottawa Youth Soccer League Registration

Subject: Registration Question for My Son Jake

Hello, I'm interested in registering my 13-year-old son Jake for the spring soccer season. I have a few questions about the registration process. First, I want to take advantage of the early bird pricing, so I need to register by [BLANK_1]. Since Jake is 13, he'll be in the U12-U14 age group, and with the early bird discount, the total fee will be [BLANK_2]. I noticed that his age group practices on [BLANK_3] at Canterbury Recreation Center. I'm also preparing the required documents - I see that I need to fill out the medical form, which is called [BLANK_4]. If I have any other questions during the registration process, I can call your office at [BLANK_5]. Thank you for providing such a comprehensive guide. I look forward to Jake participating in the league this spring season!

  1. What is the tone of Sarah's email?
    1. Demanding and urgent
    2. Polite and organized
    3. Confused and frustrated
    4. Casual and informal
  2. What is Sarah's main purpose for writing this email?
    1. To confirm her son's registration is complete
    2. To gather specific information before registering her son
    3. To complain about the registration process
    4. To request a refund for registration fees
  3. Based on the email, what can we infer about Sarah's approach to her son's activities?
    1. She prefers to register at the last minute
    2. She is detail-oriented and wants to save money
    3. She is hesitant about her son playing soccer
    4. She expects special treatment for her son
Show the answers
  1. B. Sarah's email demonstrates politeness with phrases like 'thank you' and shows organization by systematically addressing different aspects of registration.
  2. B. Sarah states she's 'interested in registering' and has 'questions about the registration process,' indicating she's gathering information before completing registration.
  3. B. Sarah shows attention to detail by researching specific information and demonstrates cost-consciousness by planning to use the early bird discount.
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Common mistakes on Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram

  • Reading the email without looking back at the diagram.
  • Picking an option that is true in the diagram but does not fit the sentence.
  • Ignoring the headings, which tell you where each answer is.
  • Spending too long on the diagram before reading the questions.

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Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram FAQ

How many questions are in CELPIP Reading Part 2?+

About 8, in about 9 minutes: 5 blanks in the email, then 3 more questions.

What kind of diagram is in Reading Part 2?+

A visual with point-form text and pictures, such as a transit or event schedule, a brochure or flyer, or a guide to a community activity.

Where are the answers in Part 2?+

In the diagram and the email together. Use keywords to find the right section, and watch for paraphrase.

Can I go back to Part 2 later?+

No. Each reading part has its own timer.

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