Celpip Speaking Test 15

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Task 1: Giving Advice
Prep: 00:30
Speak: 01:30

Your best friend is torn between inviting his boss to his budget wedding or keeping the guest list intimate. Advice him on how to balance professional obligation with personal comfort.

Preparation time: 30 seconds | Recording time: 90 seconds
Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience
Prep: 00:30
Speak: 01:00

Talk about a time you tried a food that was completely outside your comfort zone. Was it in a different country or a hidden gem in your own city? What did it taste like, and would you ever eat it again?

Preparation time: 30 seconds | Recording time: 60 seconds
Task 3: Describing a Scene
Prep: 00:30
Speak: 01:00

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

Beach scene
Preparation time: 30 seconds | Recording time: 60 seconds
Task 4: Making Predictions
Prep: 00:30
Speak: 01:00

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

Beach scene
Preparation time: 30 seconds | Recording time: 60 seconds
Task 5: Comparing and Persuading
Prep: 01:00
Part 1

Your father wants a new smartphone but prefers simplicity. You discover two options that are suitable. Using the images and information that are provided below, select the alternative that best suits. You do not need to speak for this part. Within the following section, you will be required to convince your neighbor that the option you have selected is the superior one.

simplesmartphone

Simplified Smartphone Model

  • Large display and icons
  • Long battery life
  • Basic features only
  • Affordable price
highendsmartphone

High-End Smartphone Model

  • Advanced features
  • Complex interface
  • Expensive
  • Shorter battery life
Part 2

Your father is suggesting another option which is to the right. Persuade him that your option which is on the left is superior by contrasting the two for him.

gasgrill

Simplified Smartphone Model

  • Large display and icons
  • Long battery life
  • Basic features only
  • Affordable price
Basic Feature Phone

Basic Feature Phone

  • Very easy to use.
  • No internet access.
  • Limited apps.
  • Minimal functionality.
Preparation time: 60 seconds Recording time: 60 seconds
Task 6: Dealing with a difficult situation
Prep: 01:00
Speak: 01:00

You are a Pharmacy Technician. A patient is trying to refill a life-saving medication, but his insurance has flagged it as "too early to refill." The Pharmacist says the law prevents him from dispensing it without approval or a full out-of-pocket payment, which the patient cannot afford. How would you step in? Choose ONE:
EITHER
Talk to the Pharmacist to convince him to provide a three-day emergency supply of the medication.
OR
Talk to the patient to convince him that he must contact his insurance company to resolve the block.

Preparation time: 60 seconds | Recording time: 60 seconds
Task 7: Expressing Opinion
Prep: 00:30
Speak: 01:30

Question:  In your view, should life-saving drug patents be waived during global health crises or is protecting the profit of pharmaceutical companies necessary to fund future research? Share your reasoning.

Preparation time: 30 seconds | Recording time: 90 seconds
Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation
Prep: 00:30
Speak: 01:00

During your company trip, you arrive at a scenic waterfront where you spot a unique boat that gives you an experience full of joy. You decide to call your friend and he picks up right away. First, provide a detailed description of what you see and the joyful moments, and then explain why you think he'd love to experience it too.

futuristic multipodcraft
Preparation time: 30 seconds | Recording time: 60 seconds

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