CELPIP Reading Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram Strategies

What this part tests

You will see a diagram, chart, schedule, map, or table on the left side of the screen.

On the right side, you will read an email that references the diagram and contains blanks to fill in.

You will answer fill-in-blank questions for the email and comprehension questions that require information from both the diagram and the email.

Key strategies

Study the diagram/visual thoroughly first

Spend 60-90 seconds understanding the visual before reading the email. Note key data points, categories, and relationships.

Cross-reference constantly

Many blanks require information from the diagram. When filling a blank in the email, check the diagram for the specific detail being referenced.

Pay attention to exact details in the visual

Times, dates, locations, prices, and quantities are all precise data in diagrams. Misreading "2:30" as "3:30" will cost you a question.

For comprehension questions, check both sources

Some answers come from the diagram alone, some from the email alone, and some require combining both. Don't assume one source has all the answers.

What it looks like

Use the information in the diagram to complete the email.

Downtown Cultural Festival

Program Guide

Grand Opening Gala: Main Stage Live!

Friday 7:00 PM - Artists: The Blue Notes, Jazz Collective, Rock Revival

International Food Court

Saturday & Sunday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Art Workshops Pavilion

Saturday 10:00 AM - Free for all ages

Complete the email by filling in the blanks. Select the best choice for each blank from the drop-down menu.

Subject: Festival weekend plans!
To: Sarah J
From: Liam T

Hey Sarah!

I just looked over the Downtown Cultural Festival program and it looks amazing! There are so many things to do this weekend. I was thinking we could check out the food court on Saturday afternoon and then head to the art workshops.

Also, I checked the evening events, and the Main Stage Gala looks promising with 1.

. I think that would be a great way to end the night!

Let me know what you think.

Liam

How to apply the strategies

This question requires cross-referencing the diagram with the email.
The email mentions "the Main Stage Gala looks promising with ___" so you need to find the Main Stage Gala in the diagram and check what it features.
Strategy 2 (Cross-reference constantly): The diagram's "Grand Opening Gala: Main Stage Live!" section lists three different performing artists, confirming the answer is about live band performances.