CLBPT Reading 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A workplace memo states: 'All employees must submit their timesheets by Friday at 4 PM. Late submissions will result in delayed payment.' What is the main purpose of this memo?
- To announce a new payment system
- To inform employees about the timesheet deadline (Correct answer)
- To warn employees about termination
- To introduce a new manager
Correct answer: To inform employees about the timesheet deadline
The memo clearly communicates a deadline for timesheet submissions and the consequence of missing it.
In workplace communication, memos serve to convey important procedural information. This memo has two key elements: a deadline (Friday at 4 PM for timesheets) and a consequence (delayed payment). The primary purpose is informational — ensuring employees know when to submit their timesheets.
Question 2: A community newsletter reads: 'The annual neighbourhood cleanup will take place on May 15th. Volunteers can sign up at the community centre or online at www.cleanupday.ca.' What can you conclude from this passage?
- The cleanup is mandatory for all residents
- There are two ways to register as a volunteer (Correct answer)
- The cleanup happens every month
- Only online registration is accepted
Correct answer: There are two ways to register as a volunteer
The passage explicitly mentions two registration methods: at the community centre or online.
This question tests the ability to draw conclusions from written text. The passage provides two distinct methods of registration — in person at the community centre and online. Being able to identify multiple options presented in a text is an important reading comprehension skill assessed at CLB levels 5-8.
Question 3: A product label reads: 'Keep refrigerated after opening. Best before June 2026. Contains milk and soy.' Which statement is true based on the label?
- The product must always be kept in the fridge
- The product contains potential allergens (Correct answer)
- The product expires in June 2025
- The product is suitable for people with soy allergies
Correct answer: The product contains potential allergens
Milk and soy are common allergens, and the label identifies their presence in the product.
Reading product labels is a practical literacy skill tested in the CLBPT. The label states the product contains milk and soy, both recognized allergens in Canada. The refrigeration requirement applies only after opening, not always. The best-before date is June 2026, not 2025.
Question 4: An apartment listing states: 'Bright 2-bedroom unit, $1,450/month, utilities included. No pets. Available July 1st. Contact Maria at 416-555-0123.' What is NOT included with the rental?
- Electricity costs
- Two bedrooms
- A July move-in date
- Permission to have animals (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Permission to have animals
The listing clearly states 'No pets,' meaning permission to have animals is not included.
This question assesses the ability to identify restrictions in practical documents. 'Utilities included' means electricity and other utility costs are covered. The unit has two bedrooms and is available July 1st. However, 'No pets' is a restriction, meaning tenants cannot keep animals.
Question 5: A bus schedule shows Route 45 departing from Main Street at 7:15 AM, 7:45 AM, 8:15 AM, and 8:45 AM on weekdays. What pattern can you identify?
- Buses depart every 15 minutes
- Buses depart every 30 minutes (Correct answer)
- Buses depart every 45 minutes
- Buses depart every hour
Correct answer: Buses depart every 30 minutes
The departures at 7:15, 7:45, 8:15, and 8:45 show a consistent 30-minute interval between each bus.
Reading schedules and identifying patterns is a functional literacy skill important for daily life in Canada. The times 7:15, 7:45, 8:15, and 8:45 each differ by exactly 30 minutes.
Question 6: A job posting reads: 'Must have at least 2 years of experience in customer service. Bilingual (English/French) preferred but not required. Valid driver's licence an asset.' Which qualification is mandatory?
- Being bilingual in English and French
- Having a valid driver's licence
- Having at least 2 years of customer service experience (Correct answer)
- Having post-secondary education
Correct answer: Having at least 2 years of customer service experience
The word 'must' indicates that 2 years of customer service experience is a mandatory requirement.
Canadian job postings use specific language to distinguish between mandatory and optional qualifications. 'Must have' indicates a hard requirement. 'Preferred but not required' means desirable but optional. 'An asset' means beneficial but not necessary.
CLBPT Reading 2
A workplace memo states: 'All employees must submit their timesheets by Friday at 4 PM.
Late submissions will result in delayed payment.' What is the main purpose of this memo?