CELPIP Speaking Practice Test 20

Your cousin Daniela, who lives in Victoria, has been lying awake for hours most nights for the past month. She feels exhausted at work, and she has started drinking several cups of coffee a day to stay awake. She has asked for your advice. Advise Daniela on how she can sleep better at night.

Tell me about a time when you had to be patient. What was the situation, how long did you have to wait, and how did you feel during that time?

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 city is looking to improve its public transportation system and has proposed two plans. You need to decide which plan is best and convince the city council why it’s superior to the other option and their suggestion.

Option 1: Adding More Bus Routes

• Increases bus coverage to underserved areas
• Affordable and improves access for more residents
• Estimated cost: $50,000 for setup
• Expected completion time: 3 months

Option 2: Introducing Electric Trams

• Replaces some buses with eco-friendly electric trams
• Reduces emissions and offers a modern transit option
• Estimated cost: $90,000 for setup
• Expected completion time: 6 months

Your City Council’s Choice:

• Repairing existing buses
• Fixes current fleet but doesn’t expand service or reduce environmental impact
• Estimated cost: $20,000 for setup
• Expected completion time: 2 months

You bought a pet item that doesn’t work as expected and would like to return it.

Choose ONE: EITHER Talk to the pet shop staff and explain that the item doesn’t work and ask if you can return or exchange it. OR Talk to a friend and explain why you think the store should reconsider their return policy for such items.

Do you think companies should market products in a gender-neutral way? Why or why not?

You’re walking outside when you notice that your shadow looks like someone else instead of you. Describe the shadow to your friend and explain why it’s unusual.