CELPIP Set 4-2 – Speaking

Speaking Test Instructions

• In this practice test, no score will be provided for any of the Speaking tasks. However, you can refer to the Performance Standards for Speaking or listen to sample speaking responses at the end of the Speaking Test.

• For this practice test, you should use a timer to make sure that you complete each task within the given time.

• The practice test will not record your answers. If you wish to record your own answers, record and save your responses using your computer microphone or your own recording device (cellphone, digital recorder, etc.).

• On the official test, if you do not finish a task in the time provided, the screen will move to the next task. You cannot go back to the previous task. However, in this practice test, in order to move forward in the test you must click on “NEXT.”

• Try to complete this practice Speaking Test in around 20 minutes. For more information on test format, click here.

Speaking Task 1: Giving Advice

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 90 seconds

Recently, your office was moved to a location outside of town, meaning that your co-worker Sally—a part-time employee and student—needs to buy a car. However, she cannot afford a car right now. Give her advice on how to handle the situation.

Speaking Task 1: Giving Advice

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 90 seconds

Recently, your office was moved to a location outside of town, meaning that your co-worker Sally—a part-time employee and student—needs to buy a car. However, she cannot afford a car right now. Give her advice on how to handle the situation.

Speaking Task 2: Talking About a Personal Experience

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Talk about a time when you worked on a project in or around your home. Maybe you can talk about when you built something, fixed something, or cleaned something. What type of work was it, how did it turn out, and what made it memorable?

Speaking Task 2: Talking About a Personal Experience

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Talk about a time when you worked on a project in or around your home. Maybe you can talk about when you built something, fixed something, or cleaned something. What type of work was it, how did it turn out, and what made it memorable?

Speaking Task 3: Describing a Scene

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Describe some things that are happening in the picture below as well as you can. The person with whom you are speaking cannot see the picture.

Speaking Task 3: Describing a Scene

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Describe some things that are happening in the picture below as well as you can. The person with whom you are speaking cannot see the picture.

Speaking Task 4: Making Predictions

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?

Speaking Task 4: Making Predictions

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?

Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

Preparation: 60 seconds

Your boss wants to congratulate everyone on the company’s anniversary by giving gift cards to all employees. 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 a co-worker that your choice is the better choice.

If you do not choose an option, the computer will choose one for you. You do not need to speak for this part.

Urban Grocery Store Gift Card                                                         Top Style Hair Salon Gift Card

– $40 for in-store purchases                                                                          – $45 Haircut
– no expiry date                                                                                                – can be used at any location in the city
– also accepted by the small coffee shop within the grocery store         – can be used for buying shampoo and conditioner

Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

A co-worker is suggesting another gift. Persuade this co-worker that the option you chose is more suitable by comparing the two.

Your Friend’s Choice                                                                                  Your choice

Countryside                                                                                         Urban Grocery Store Gift Card

– $20 discount off of the $120 bungee jump                                        – $40 for in-store purchases
– limited time offer: November 1-November 15                                   – no expiry date
– cannot be used with other coupons                                                     – also accepted by the small coffee shop within the grocery store

Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

A co-worker is suggesting another gift. Persuade this co-worker that the option you chose is more suitable by comparing the two.

Your Friend’s Choice                                                                                  Your choice

Bungee Jumping Coupon                                                               Top Style Hair Salon Gift Card

– $20 discount off of the $120 bungee jump                                        – $45 Haircut
– limited time offer: November 1-November 15                                   – can be used at any location in the city
– cannot be used with other coupons                                                     – can be used for buying shampoo and conditioner

Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

A co-worker is suggesting another gift. Persuade this co-worker that the option you chose is more suitable by comparing the two.

Your Friend’s Choice                                                                                  Your choice

Bungee Jumping Coupo                                                                 Urban Grocery Store Gift Card

– $20 discount off of the $120 bungee jump                                        – $40 for in-store purchases
– limited time offer: November 1-November 15                                   – no expiry date
– cannot be used with other coupons                                                     – also accepted by the small coffee shop within the grocery store

Your Friend’s Choice                                                                                  Your choice

Bungee Jumping Coupon                                                               Top Style Hair Salon Gift Card

– $20 discount off of the $120 bungee jump                                        – $45 Haircut
– limited time offer: November 1-November 15                                   – can be used at any location in the city
– cannot be used with other coupons                                                     – can be used for buying shampoo and conditioner

Speaking Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation

Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Your co-worker Denny asked you to help him meet the deadline for an important project this weekend, but you have already promised to help your friend Samantha move. However, Denny might be fired if he does not finish the project on time. On the other hand, Samantha cannot move into her apartment without your help.

Choose ONE:
EITHER
Talk to Denny. Explain why you cannot help him.
OR
Talk to Samantha. Explain why you cannot help her.

Speaking Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation

Preparation: 60 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Your co-worker Denny asked you to help him meet the deadline for an important project this weekend, but you have already promised to help your friend Samantha move. However, Denny might be fired if he does not finish the project on time. On the other hand, Samantha cannot move into her apartment without your help.

Choose ONE:
EITHER
Talk to Denny. Explain why you cannot help him.
OR
Talk to Samantha. Explain why you cannot help her.

Speaking Task 7: Expressing Opinions

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 90 seconds

Answer the following question.

Question: Do you think that if a family has young children, both parents should go out to work? Explain your reasons.

Speaking Task 7: Expressing Opinions

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 90 seconds

Answer the following question.

Question: Do you think that if a family has young children, both parents should go out to work? Explain your reasons.

 Speaking Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

Some teenagers in your neighbour’s backyard are doing something a little strange. You decide to call your friend and tell her about what you are seeing. Explain in detail what you think the teenagers are doing and why it’s strange.

Speaking Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation

Preparation: 30 seconds Recording: 60 seconds

You see a painting at an art exhibit that you wish to buy, but you are not allowed to take a photo. Phone a family member. Provide a full and clear description of the painting and ask if you can buy the painting.