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CELPIP Speaking Practice Test 23

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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

Choosing a University

Your younger sibling is trying to decide which university to attend after high school. They’re feeling confused because there are so many options, and they don’t know what to consider. Give them advice on how to choose the right university.

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 Morning Routine Change

Tell me about a time when you changed your morning routine. What did you change, why did you do it, and how did it affect your day?

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

Task 3: Describing a Scene

Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds

A Busy Hospital Waiting Room

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: A Busy Hospital Waiting Room

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

Task 4: Making Predictions

Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds

Lakeside

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

CELPIP Speaking Task 4 practice picture: Lakeside

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

Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

Preparation: 60 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds

City Road Improvement Project

The city council is considering a road improvement project with two different plans. You need to choose which one is best for the community. After making your decision, you’ll persuade the council why your choice is better.

Option 1: Widening Major Roads

  • Expands lanes on busy roads to reduce traffic congestion
  • Allows for faster commutes and more vehicles to pass through
  • Estimated cost: $50,000 for setup
  • Expected completion time: 4 months

Option 2: Adding Bike Lanes and Pedestrian Paths

  • Adds separate lanes for cyclists and wider sidewalks for pedestrians
  • Promotes eco-friendly transportation and reduces traffic
  • Estimated cost: $30,000 for setup
  • Expected completion time: 3 months

Your City Council’s Choice:

  • Paving existing streets
  • Improves road conditions without changing the layout
  • Estimated cost: $10,000 for setup
  • Expected completion time: 2 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

Gym Equipment Malfunction

You were using the gym’s equipment, and it suddenly broke down. You’re unsure what to do next.

Choose ONE: EITHER Talk to the gym staff and explain that the equipment is broken and ask if they can repair it or offer an alternative. OR Talk to a friend and explain why you think you should wait for the equipment to be fixed before using it again.

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

Task 7: Expressing Opinions

Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 90 seconds

Mandatory Recycling Programs

Do you think recycling should be mandatory for everyone in your country? 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

Surprising Street Performer with an Animal

While strolling through a busy street, you see a street performer accompanied by an unusual animal companion. Describe the performance and the animal’s role in it.

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

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