CELPIP Speaking Practice Test 13

Your friend Nadia has invited six co-workers to her apartment in Regina for dinner next Saturday. She has never hosted a dinner before, and she is very nervous about the cooking, the timing and making sure her guests have a good time. Advise Nadia on how she can prepare for the evening.

Tell me about your first hiking adventure. Where did you go, and what did you learn from the experience?

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.

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

Your town is planning a new fitness program for residents. You need to choose one option and convince the town council why it’s better than the other option and their suggestion.

Option 1: Outdoor Fitness Classes

• Offers free yoga and exercise classes in local parks
• Encourages community participation and fresh air
• Estimated cost: $15,000 for setup
• Expected completion time: 2 months

Option 2: Building a Small Gym

• Constructs a gym with basic equipment for year-round use
• Provides a controlled environment for workouts
• Estimated cost: $60,000 for setup
• Expected completion time: 6 months

Your Town Council’s Choice:

• Distributing fitness pamphlets
• Provides workout tips but no active participation
• Estimated cost: $5,000 for setup
• Expected completion time: 1 month

Your roommate frequently plays loud music late at night, and it's making it difficult for you to get a good night’s sleep.

Choose ONE: EITHER Talk to your roommate and explain how their late-night music is affecting your sleep and ask them to turn it down. OR Talk to a friend and explain why you think your roommate should be more considerate about playing music at night.

Do you think cultural exchange programs should be offered more in Canadian universities? Why or why not?

You’re at a train station when you use a vending machine that talks to you and gives advice. Describe the vending machine to your friend and explain what makes it so surprising.