CELPIP Speaking Practice Test 21

Your co-worker Ben has accepted a promotion that means moving from Halifax to Calgary next month. He has lived in Halifax his whole life, so he has never moved to a new city before, and he is anxious about finding a place to live, feeling lonely and getting used to his new surroundings. Advise Ben on how he can make the move easier.

Tell about a time when you started a new hobby. What hobby did you choose, why did you start it, and how has it impacted your life?

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 planning to host an annual art and culture festival. Two proposals have been suggested, and you need to choose the one that will best celebrate the local culture.

Option 1: Organizing a Street Art Parade

• Features live art performances, parades, and interactive installations
• Attracts a diverse crowd and celebrates urban creativity
• Estimated cost: $35,000 for organization
• Expected completion time: 1 month

Option 2: Hosting a Traditional Cultural Fair

• Showcases local cuisine, crafts, and heritage performances
• Strengthens community ties and preserves cultural traditions
• Estimated cost: $40,000 for organization
• Expected completion time: 1.5 months

Your Festival Committee’s Choice: Setting Up a Pop-Up Art Gallery

• Creates temporary exhibition spaces across the city
• Merges modern art with traditional cultural elements
• Estimated cost: $30,000 for setup
• Expected completion time: 3 weeks

You’re studying in the library and the study room reservation is about to end, but you need more time to finish your work.

Choose ONE: EITHER Talk to the librarian and explain why you need more time and ask if you can extend your reservation. OR Talk to a friend and explain why you think you should try to find a different place to continue studying.

Winter sports programs, like skating, skiing, or hockey, can be expensive. Do you think low-income families should get financial help to afford these programs for their kids? Why or why not?

You’re at an art gallery when you notice a painting where the figures inside it move like a video. Describe the painting to your friend and explain why it’s different.