Reading

Reading Part 3: Reading for Information

Learn the academic and informational vocabulary that appears in the longer passages of CELPIP Reading Part 3 so you can locate answers and understand detail faster.

How to use these words: Part 3 gives you an informational passage with paragraphs to match to statements. A strong academic vocabulary helps you recognise paraphrases, the key skill this part tests.

Frequently asked questions

Why is paraphrase vocabulary important in Reading Part 3?

The answer options rarely repeat the passage word for word. Knowing synonyms and academic vocabulary lets you match meaning rather than matching identical words.

How can I read the Part 3 passage faster?

The more of this vocabulary you recognise instantly, the less you have to slow down and decode, leaving more time to find each answer.

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