CELPIP Reading Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints
In Part 4, you read two short texts presenting opposing viewpoints on the same topic. You need to identify each writer's position, understand their arguments, compare their perspectives, and determine where they agree or disagree.
Practice Reading for Viewpoints NowWhat to Expect
You will read two passages — each about 200 to 400 words — written by different authors taking opposite sides of an issue. The total reading is about 400 to 800 words.
Topics are debatable everyday issues: Should students wear uniforms? Is remote work better than office work? Are social media platforms beneficial? Should cities invest more in public transit?
Questions require you to identify each author's main argument, understand their supporting evidence, compare and contrast their positions, determine what both authors would agree on, and recognize the overall tone of each passage.
Tips for Scoring High
- Read both passages before answering any questions. Understanding both positions makes comparison questions much easier.
- After reading, summarize each author's position in one sentence. Author A believes X because of Y. Author B believes Z because of W.
- For "both authors agree" questions, look for overlapping values even when their conclusions differ.
- Watch for absolute words in answer choices like "always", "never", "all" — these are often wrong.
- Note the tone of each passage: persuasive, neutral, emotional, sarcastic, or academic. Tone questions are common.
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