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CELPIP Speaking Practice Test 22

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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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Tasks
8
Time
about 15–20 minutes

Task 1: Giving Advice

Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 90 seconds

Dealing with Homesickness

Your friend recently moved to a new country for studies and is feeling very homesick. They miss their family and friends and are finding it hard to adjust. Give them advice on how to cope with homesickness.

Sample answers for this task 1 · Task 1 strategy and template

Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience

Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds

A Travel Delay Experience

Tell about a time when you experienced a travel delay. What happened, how did you handle it, and how did you feel about the situation?

Sample answers for this task 2 · Task 2 strategy and template

Task 3: Describing a Scene

Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds

Packed Café with a Chalkboard Menu

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.

CELPIP Speaking Task 3 practice picture: Packed Café with a Chalkboard Menu

Sample answers for this task 3 · Task 3 strategy and template

Task 4: Making Predictions

Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds

Street

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

CELPIP Speaking Task 4 practice picture: Street

Sample answers for this task 4 · Task 4 strategy and template

Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

Preparation: 60 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds

Neighborhood Safety Enhancement

Your local government is considering ways to improve safety in residential neighborhoods. Two proposals have been submitted, and you need to choose the one that will best enhance community security.

Option 1: Increasing Street Lighting and Surveillance Cameras

  • Enhances visibility and deters criminal activity
  • Provides a sense of security for residents
  • Estimated cost: $35,000 for installation
  • Expected completion time: 2 months

Option 2: Organizing Community Watch Programs

  • Encourages residents to monitor and report suspicious activity
  • Builds strong community bonds and proactive safety culture
  • Estimated cost: $20,000 for training and resources
  • Expected completion time: 3 months

Your Local Council’s Choice: Expanding Emergency Response Services

  • Improves police and emergency response times
  • Addresses safety through more efficient services
  • Estimated cost: $30,000 for enhancements
  • Expected completion time: 1.5 months

Sample answers for this task 5 · Task 5 strategy and template

Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation

Preparation: 60 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds

Apartment Noise Complaint

You live in an apartment, and your neighbor's loud music is disturbing you during the late hours.

Choose ONE: EITHER Talk to your neighbor and explain that the noise is disturbing you and ask if they could lower the volume. OR Talk to the building manager and explain the noise problem, asking if they could help resolve it.

Sample answers for this task 6 · Task 6 strategy and template

Task 7: Expressing Opinions

Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 90 seconds

Healthcare Volunteering

Should healthcare professionals be required to volunteer in their communities? Explain your reasoning, considering the benefits or drawbacks for both the professionals and the community.

Sample answers for this task 7 · Task 7 strategy and template

Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation

Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds

Enchanted Fountain with Colored Water

While walking in the city center, you suddenly come across a fountain that unexpectedly sprays water in different vibrant colors instead of the usual clear water. Describe the fountain and explain what makes the scene so magical.

Sample answers for this task 8 · Task 8 strategy and template

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