CELPIP Speaking

COMPARING AND PERSUADING

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TASK 5 – COMPARING AND PERSUADING

In this task, you are going to persuade somebody of your choice.

First of all, you need to select one of two options you like best. There are
going to be two pictures with information about them under each
picture. Choose one of them that you feel you can talk about best.

In the next part of the task, you will see your choice that you have just
chosen and another, similar to yours. And now you need to convince
somebody that your option would be better.

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By answering for this task you want to use comparative
adjectives:
easier/harder
better/worse
lighter/darker
older/newer
cleaned/dirtier
more/less space
faster/slower
longer/shorter/taller
cheaper/more expensive
more/less advanced
lighter/heavier
better/worse fuel economy
nicer/meaner
wider/narrower
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So, compare those two options, and pay attention to the difference.
Then make at least three reasons to support your choice. You can use the
information at the bottom of the pictures, but don’t read it. Use it just to
make the comparison. Of course, feel free to give your own point of view
to explain why your choice is better.

Doubtless, you don’t want to push or press a person or people you talk
to. Use polite and nice tone.

In this task again, you have to speak directly to someone, so think up a

name, or if that’s a group of people or a family, just say, “Hi, guys!” /
“Dear friends”, etc.

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Here are some patterns you should use in this task:
“Hi, guys! I understand the reasons why you would like to buy this, but in my opinion,
another one would be better. And here are some reasons why I think so.”
“Hi, Bob! I understand that you really want to go to … I think that isn’t a bad idea, but in
my opinion, going to … would be even better for us. And here are some reasons.”
“Hello, Mr. Smith! I understand that you would like to get those … for our company, and I
think that’s a good choice. But in my opinion, the other ones are going to be much better.
Here are some reasons why I think so.”
“In my opinion, this one would be better for us because…”
“If we get this one we will…”
“If we choose the other one we won’t be able…”
“It has better reviews and higher scores from customers/previous clients.”
“This one is cheaper, so we can save some money for…”
“Even so it’s more expensive, but still fits our budget.”
“I guess it is just what we are looking for”
“In my opinion, it meets our expectations better than another one.”
Okay, now I’m going to give you key answers for some options (like furniture, houses,
other items) that usually might appear in this task.

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Key answers:
For Furniture:
✓ it would fit better with our home/office design
✓ it will be more usable for all of us
✓ there are more drawers / more space where we can store all our
stuff
✓ this one looks much more comfortable and I think it might be
good enough for our needs
✓ this color is brighter / darker than the other one, so that’s exactly
what we like

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Key answers:
For Hotels:
✓ this one is more silent with very friendly staff and a nicer atmosphere
than in the other one
✓ in my opinion, the rooms are bigger and look cozier / more
comfortable for our being
✓ there is a wonderful garden in this hotel with gazebos where we might
have dinner and that’s going to make our vacation/evenings more
enjoyable
✓ this hotel is very close to the ocean/lake, so we would be more satisfied
sitting on the beach next to the warm and placid water

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Key answers:
For Places:
✓ this place looks nicer, much more exciting and enjoyable
✓ we would have more impression being there because it is a different
environment than our usual places
✓ there are more things to do for us in this area, such as playing volleyball
or tennis

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Key answers:
For Houses:
✓ this house is a little bit bigger which means it will be more comfortable
for our family / this house is a little bit smaller which means it would be
less expensive with utility expenses
✓ this one is closer to schools and stores (downtown) so we won’t need to
take a longer time to get there / even so this one is farther to schools and
stores (downtown), but it’s not a big problem because we all have own cars
to get there
✓ this house is brighter and cleaner, looks older / newer but more
beautiful

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Key answers:
For Schools:
✓ in this school, there are more energetic and passionate teachers
who inspire their students to love learning
✓ the students in this school have always shown better results on
the tests than in the other school
✓ I think it is a better choice because spending money on good
education has always been the best investment

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Key answers:
For countries/cities:
✓ in this country/city there are many more opportunities for us to work
and education, so it might be easier way to earn a living
✓ people are more open and friendly in this country/city, so we can find
new friends faster
✓ even the climate is cooler here it’s better option because this
country/city is richer for nature and natural resources

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Key answers:
For Vehicles:
✓ this car is a little bit bigger which means it would be much better for
going on road trips and having an extra space would be much more
comfortable for us
✓ even if this car is a little bit smaller, but the seats are much more
comfortable and that would make our road trip easier
✓ this car has better fuel economy and it also cheaper in maintenance
✓ this car has more options such as a conditioner, GPS navigator,
panoramic roofs and many more that would be useful

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Key answers:
For Gadgets
✓ this one is lighter and has thinner design what is beautiful and looks
modern
✓ it has equal functions with the other one / it has better functions than
the other one
✓ this one is portable and its rounded edge design makes it more
comfortable to hold
✓ this one has a brighter display, so we can enjoy a vivid viewing
✓ it’s more/less powerful but/and has enough memory for all our favorite
content
✓ in my opinion, it is a better choice with the easy-to-use 8MP camera

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Key answers:
For Hiking or Camping
✓ we don’t have any experience in hiking, so first, we need to prepare for
this kind of trip to make it easier and less dangerous for us
✓ it would be less comfortable to sleep in tents and moreover, I know
some of us are afraid of snakes
✓ we have never gone on a hike, so it would be a better decision to try this
kind of trip
✓ we would be more satisfied sleeping in tents, having camp dinners and
enjoy beautiful sunsets in the mountains

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Key answers:
For Taxi vs Bus
✓ we will have lesser waiting time if we go by taxi and we can get our
destination faster
✓ this type of transportation is much more comfortable and enjoyable and
always has free seats
✓ even so, it is more expensive, but we don’t need to walk to and from the
bus stops
✓ usually, the traffic at this time is not very heavy, so to take a taxi would
be a better choice for us

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Examples:
You have a special family event coming soon, where are going to be many guests, and you
must choose a place to celebrate it. You find two suitable options. Using the pictures and
information below, choose the option that you prefer.
In the next section, you will need to persuade your family members that your choice is the
better choice.
Let’s say that you chose the place on the left picture and your family is suggesting another
location. Persuade your family members that what you chose is more suitable by comparing
the two.

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“Hi, mom and dad! I see that you would like to celebrate this special day
in our backyard, and I think that would be a good choice. But in my
opinion, the restaurant is going to be much better. Here are some reasons
why I think so:

The restaurant is offering a killer view of the waterfront, so our guests

will be more impressed the amazing atmosphere and unforgettable time.

The menu boasts plenty of seafood and premium steaks and that’s going
to make our dinner more enjoyable and special.

The musicians play right after supper until midnight, so it might be a

better time for dances and it seems to be longer.

Even so, it’s more expensive, but it still fits our budget.”

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Your family has decided to buy a new desk. You find two suitable options. Using the
pictures and information below, choose the option that you prefer.
In the next section, you will need to persuade your family members that your choice is
the better choice.
Let’s say that you chose the white desk and your family is suggesting another one.
Persuade your family members that what you chose is more suitable by comparing the
two.

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“Hi, guys! I understand that you would like to get this cheaper desk, and
it may be a good choice. But in my opinion, the other one will be much
better. Here are some reasons why I think so.
Obviously, the white desk is brighter, looks more modern, and fit our
home design much better.
It would be more suitable, because it has drawers where we can store
our stuff, and besides, the cabinets can be fixed on both sides, so that
might be more convenient.
That desk made out of a mix of hardworking lacquer and chrome
construction, what is better in use and worth all of the money. After all, I
think, that’s exactly what we are looking for.”
Your co-workers have decided to buy a gift for your boss’ 50-th birthday.
You find two suitable options. Using the pictures and information below,

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choose the option that you prefer.
In the next section, you will need to persuade your colleagues that your
choice is the better choice.
Let’s say that you chose to buy a table game and your co-workers are
suggesting a set of rare books. Persuade your co-workers that what you
chose is more suitable by comparing the two.

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“Hello, guys! I understand that you want to buy those rare books for
our boss. ”
I think that isn’t a bad idea, but I guess if we buy a board game, it
would be an even better gift. And here are some reasons.
Let us consider that we are not sure he is interested in Renaissance
period, so the books could be less impressive for him.
That exclusive series of games looks better with the vintage style
that made it older and more elegant.
The board made of high-quality wood with a beautiful design would
look nicer on his shelf than any book.
Doubtless, our boss will be more satisfied having a pleasant time
with his family by playing this game.
After everything we have discussed so far, this gift will be less
expensive with more benefits.”

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Your company is providing a workshop for employees with two possible topics. You find
two suitable options. Using the pictures and information below, choose the option that
you prefer.
In the next section, you will need to persuade your co-workers that your choice is the
better choice.
Let’s say that you prefer a communication skills workshop and some coworkers are
suggesting organizing an email etiquette workshop. Persuade your co-workers that what
you chose is more suitable by comparing the two.

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“Guys! I understand that you want to organize an email etiquette
workshop, and I think it would be good for all of us and for our company.
But in my opinion, for now, the better choice will be improving
communication skills. And there are some reasons for this:
First of all, communication is more important for every employee to grow.
Besides, this workshop could help to make our meetings more effective
and easier, so that might cultivate our efficiency and productivity.
Also, we’re going to meet online with some staff, so it is not necessarily to
take more time for them to drive here.
After all, in my opinion, we will get more knowledge and skills how to
communicate with our customers.”
P.S. So, in your speech you have to make three or more ways of your
persuasion, try to provide reasons why you think so, describe the
benefits of your choice and see if you can say something for concluding.

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