CELPIP Speaking Practice Test 14

Your friend Ethan lives in Moncton, and many of the jobs he is interested in require both English and French. He wants to start learning French, but every time he opens a textbook, he feels overwhelmed by the grammar rules, and he is embarrassed about his pronunciation. Advise Ethan on how he can begin learning French.

Tell me about a time when you organized a surprise for someone. What was the surprise, and how did they react?

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 university is launching a sustainability initiative. Two proposals have been submitted, and you need to choose one that best contributes to a greener campus.

Option 1: Installing Solar Panels on Campus Buildings

• Reduces energy costs and lowers carbon emissions
• Provides a long-term sustainable energy source
• Estimated cost: $100,000 for installation
• Expected completion time: 6 months

Option 2: Implementing a Campus-Wide Recycling Program

• Promotes recycling and waste reduction among students and staff
• Increases environmental awareness and sustainability practices
• Estimated cost: $40,000 for implementation
• Expected completion time: 3 months

Your University Administration’s Choice: Upgrading Campus Landscaping

• Focuses on planting trees and creating green spaces
• Enhances the aesthetic and environmental quality of the campus
• Estimated cost: $30,000 for upgrade
• Expected completion time: 4 months

You’ve been looking forward to a fitness class, but you’ve just been informed that it has been canceled at the last minute due to an instructor’s emergency.

Choose ONE: EITHER Talk to the gym staff and ask if there is an alternative class or a refund option available. OR Talk to a friend and explain why you think the gym should have notified members sooner about the cancellation.

Do you think stores should standardize the return period for items? Why or why not?

You’re waiting for a bus when you step into a bus stop that uses virtual reality to show you different places while you wait. Describe this bus stop to your friend and explain why it’s unique.