CELPIP Speaking Practice Test 12
By David
A complete CELPIP Speaking practice test: all 8 tasks in the real test order. For each task, read the prompt, prepare for the preparation time, then record yourself on your phone for the speaking time and stop when it ends. Then compare with the sample answers for each task.
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Task 1: Giving Advice
Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 90 seconds
Spending Less Time on Your Phone
Your friend Chloé is studying nursing in Quebec City. She often scrolls through social media until after midnight, and now she has trouble falling asleep and concentrating in class. She has tried to use her phone less, but she keeps picking it up without thinking. Advise Chloé on how she can cut down her screen time.
Sample answers for this task 1 · Task 1 strategy and template
Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience
Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds
A Memorable Bus Journey
Tell me about a memorable bus journey you had. Where were you going, and what made it stand out?
Sample answers for this task 2 · Task 2 strategy and template
Task 3: Describing a Scene
Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds
Sunlit Path Through Tall Trees
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.
Sample answers for this task 3 · Task 3 strategy and template
Task 4: Making Predictions
Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds
City Street
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Sample answers for this task 4 · Task 4 strategy and template
Task 5: Comparing and Persuading
Preparation: 60 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds
School Uniform Policy
Your school is considering updating its uniform policy, and two options have been proposed. You need to choose which one is the better option for students. After making your decision, you’ll persuade your principal why your choice is the best.
Option 1: Casual Dress Code
- Students can wear jeans, t-shirts, and sneakers
- Encourages self-expression and comfort
- Estimated cost: No extra cost for the school
- Expected completion time: Immediate implementation
Option 2: New School Uniforms
- Introduces a formal uniform with blazers, ties, and skirts
- Standardizes the appearance of students and promotes school pride
- Estimated cost: $10,000 for uniforms
- Expected completion time: 2 months
Your Principal’s Choice:
- No change to the current policy
- Students continue wearing the same clothes they currently use
- Estimated cost: $0
- Expected completion time: None
Sample answers for this task 5 · Task 5 strategy and template
Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation
Preparation: 60 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds
Lost Wallet at Work
You lost your wallet at work, and it had important identification and some cash in it. You’ve checked everywhere, and it’s nowhere to be found.
Choose ONE: EITHER Talk to your manager and explain that you've lost your wallet and ask if anyone has found it or turned it in. OR Talk to a coworker and explain why you think the wallet may have been misplaced and that you’ll continue looking for it.
Sample answers for this task 6 · Task 6 strategy and template
Task 7: Expressing Opinions
Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 90 seconds
Medical Tourism in Canada
Do you think medical tourism is a good idea for Canada? Why or why not?
Sample answers for this task 7 · Task 7 strategy and template
Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation
Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds
A Glowing Plant in the Park
You’re walking in a park at night and see a plant that glows in the dark. Describe the plant to your friend and explain why it caught your attention.
Sample answers for this task 8 · Task 8 strategy and template
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