CELPIP Speaking Practice Test 22
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
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.

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?

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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