CELPIP Speaking Practice Test 27

Your friend wants to go on a hiking trip for the first time but doesn’t know how to prepare. She is unsure what to pack, how to stay safe, and how to choose a suitable trail. She asks for your advice.

Share a time when you made someone laugh. It could be an intentional joke or just a funny moment that naturally happened.

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 introduce a community volunteer program. The two options for this program are as follows. Choose the option you prefer, and in the next section, persuade the city council that your choice is the better option.

Option 1: Outdoor Environmental Clean-up Program

• Volunteers will participate in cleaning local parks, beaches, and streets.
• The program is open to all residents.
• Requires minimal training.
• Program duration: 6 months.
• Estimated cost: $8,000 (for supplies, such as gloves, bags, and cleaning tools).
• Expected completion: 1 month for preparation.

Option 2: Senior Citizen Support Program

• Volunteers will assist elderly residents with groceries, home repairs, and companionship.
• Requires background checks and training to ensure safety.
• Program duration: 1 year.
• Estimated cost: $15,000 (for background checks, training, and supplies like groceries and tools).
• Expected completion: 2 months for preparation.

Your city council has suggested a third option. Persuade the council that the option you selected is more suitable by comparing the two.

City Council’s Choice:

• Youth Mentoring Program
• Volunteers will mentor high school students.
• Requires a significant time commitment from volunteers (2 hours per week).
• Estimated cost: $10,000 (for materials and event organization).
• Expected completion: 3 months for volunteer recruitment and training.

You’re hosting a family dinner, but there’s a disagreement between relatives over what food to prepare.

Choose ONE: EITHER Talk to the family members and explain why it might be best to compromise on the food choices to keep everyone happy. OR Talk to one of the family members and explain why you think they should respect the food choices that were already made.

Should your country push for more people to use electric vehicles (EVs)? Explain your opinion, considering how EVs could impact the environment, energy use, and transportation.

You’re visiting a friend’s house and see a toy that talks. Describe the toy and how it works.