CELPIP Speaking Practice Test 19
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
Building a Better Morning Routine
Your friend Liam in Hamilton wants to go to the gym before his job starts at 8:30, but he keeps pressing the snooze button and ends up rushing out the door with no breakfast. He feels sluggish all morning and gets very little done until lunch. Advise Liam on how he can build a better morning routine and get more done.
Sample answers for this task 1 · Task 1 strategy and template
Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience
Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds
Unique Street Food Discovery
Tell me about a time you tried a unique street food that you had never tasted before. Where were you, and how did you feel about it?
Sample answers for this task 2 · Task 2 strategy and template
Task 3: Describing a Scene
Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds
Bricklayers at a Large Building Site
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
Carnival Scene
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
New School Cafeteria Menu
Your school is considering a change to the cafeteria menu. Two options have been proposed. You need to choose which one is best for the students. After making your decision, you’ll persuade the school principal why your choice is better.
Option 1: Healthy Meal Plan
- Focuses on balanced meals with vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains
- Provides students with healthier, more nutritious options
- Aimed at promoting healthy eating habits
- Estimated cost: $5,000 for setup
- Expected completion time: 1 month
Option 2: Fast Food Meal Plan
- Includes popular fast food options like burgers, pizza, and fries
- Quick and easy for students to grab during lunch
- Appealing to students who enjoy fast food
- Estimated cost: $4,000 for setup
- Expected completion time: 2 weeks
Your Principal’s Choice:
- Offering a mix of both healthy and fast food options
- Balances healthy meals with some popular comfort food
- Estimated cost: $6,000 for setup
- Expected completion time: 3 weeks
Sample answers for this task 5 · Task 5 strategy and template
Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation
Preparation: 60 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds
Professional Conference Registration Dilemma
You’ve registered for a professional conference, but something has come up, and you can no longer attend.
Choose ONE: EITHER Talk to the conference organizers and explain that you can no longer attend and ask for a refund or transfer option. OR Talk to a colleague and explain why you think you should try to attend the conference despite the circumstances.
Sample answers for this task 6 · Task 6 strategy and template
Task 7: Expressing Opinions
Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 90 seconds
Digital Device Usage in Classrooms
Do you think digital devices should be allowed in classrooms? 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 Door That Opens to Different Places
You’re in a building when you walk through a door that takes you to a different location each time you use it. Describe the door to your friend and explain why it’s unusual.
Sample answers for this task 8 · Task 8 strategy and template
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