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CELPIP SPEAKING SAMPLE

TEST
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The CELPIP test consists of eight (8) speaking tasks. Use these questions below for your
practice. Our YouTube channel also has additional sample questions and answers.

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Speaking Task 5: Comparing

and Persuading
Your family is looking to buy a family car.
You find two suitable options. Using pictures and information below,
choose the option that you prefer.

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In the next section, you will need to persuade your parent that your choice
is the better choice.
If you don't choose one, the computer will choose one for you. You do not
need to speak for this part.

 Preparation 1: 60 seconds (choose one option)

Your father is suggesting another car. Persuade your father that what you
chose is more suitable by comparing the two.

 Preparation 2: 60 seconds (the option you didn't

pick will be replaced with a new one)
Recording: 60 seconds
Sample Response
Hi Dad,
I have to say that I think we’d be better off buying the blue SUV. Let me tell you why.
The electric SUV not only is a more eco-friendly option, but it also has a number of benefits over
a gasoline-powered sedan.
For one, the electric SUV has lower operating costs. You'll save money on gas and maintenance
in the long run. Right now, gas prices have been consistently going up and the war in Ukraine is
definitely not helping the situation.
Secondly, this SUV clearly is bigger. We are family of 5, so how do you suggest we go on road trip
as a family, not to mention bring all the luggage that we may have. Let’s not cramp ourselves in
that tiny sedan.
I think it’s a no brainer that we pick the SUV. Don’t you agree?

Speaking Task 6: Dealing with a

Difficult Situation
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You are going to watch a concert with two other friends. You arrived at the
concert hall 5 minutes after the concert started. You met your friend Jack,
however, your other friend, Samantha, is running late.
Choose one:
Either
-Talk to Jack. Explain that you and Jack should wait for Samantha before going
in.
OR
-Talk to Samantha. Explain that you want to enter the venue first because you
don't want to miss the concert.

 Preparation: 60 seconds
Recording: 60 seconds
Sample Response
Hey Samantha,

I am sorry to tell you this but we are gonna go ahead and enter the concert hall now. We don't want to
miss the opening act and the concert hall is likely to fill up quickly. By entering now, we can secure a
good spot and make sure that we don't miss any of the performances.

Don't worry, we will save you a seat and as soon as you arrive, you can find us inside. We want you to
enjoy the concert as much as we do. Plus, it will be easier for you to find us once you arrive. I get that
things happen, so don't rush, and we will be waiting for you. Let me know if you need any help finding
us once you're inside.

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Speaking Task 7: Expressing

Opinions
Do you think restaurants should make tipping mandatory to all
customers?

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 Preparation: 30 seconds
Recording: 90 seconds
Sample Response
Tipping is a long-standing tradition in the restaurant industry, but I believe that making tipping
mandatory would take away from the customer experience and ultimately harm the food
industry as a whole.

First and foremost, if tipping is required, customers can no longer decide how much they want to
tip based on their own satisfaction with the service. Tipping should be a reflection of the service
received. Otherwise, the service quality may suffer since servers know they will still get their tips at
the end of their shift.

Additionally, Enforcing tipping could lead to increased prices at restaurants which would make
dining out less affordable for customers. From customers’ point of view, the tips are also part of
the cost of dining out. This in turn could hurt the business by driving customers away.

Furthermore, in some countries, there is a minimum wage for the waiters and other staff, which
means that they are already getting paid for their service, making tipping redundant.

In conclusion, I believe that tipping should not be made mandatory in restaurants. It should be
left up to the discretion of the customer.

Speaking Task 8: Describing an

Unusual Situation
You are at a travel fair and see an interesting hotel room being advertised. The
hotel is offering a discount if you make a reservation at the fair. Call your
spouse, describe the hotel room, and ask your spouse if he/she would like to
stay there.

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 Preparation: 30 seconds
Recording: 60 seconds
Sample Response
Hi hun,

I think I've found a hotel for us when we go to Quebec next year. It's an ice hotel. The room is made
entirely of ice, from the walls to the ceiling, creating this breath-taking atmosphere. The ice bed in the
corner is covered in furs and blankets, so it’s guaranteed to be war. Plus, there's a fireplace too which is
placed in the middle of the room giving this warm glow throughout the room. There’s also a big
wooden bench next to the fireplace, from which you can warm your hands after spending a day
outside. And, the large carvings of ice bears and cubs on the walls are quite something. The intricate
details add to the room’s beauty. They offer a massive discount at the fair if I book today. Can I book it?

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