CELPIP Speaking Practice Test 3

Your friend Darnell spends about $8 every day on lattes from a café near his office in Calgary. He would like to save money by making coffee at home, but he has never done it and has no idea what equipment or coffee to buy. Advise Darnell on how he can start making good coffee at home.

Tell me about a language learning breakthrough you had. What language were you learning, what was the breakthrough, and how did it impact your confidence?

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 company is opening a new office, and you've been asked to choose between two potential locations for the new employee training sessions. After selecting your preferred option, you’ll need to persuade your supervisor why your choice is the best.

Option 1: Downtown Office Building

• Located in the heart of the city with easy access to public transportation
• Modern facilities with large conference rooms and break areas
• Close to restaurants, shops, and other amenities
• Estimated cost: $15,000 for setup
• Expected completion time: 2 weeks

Option 2: Suburban Business Center

• Located outside the city, quieter and more private
• Spacious, open rooms suitable for group training
• Parking available, but limited public transportation access
• Estimated cost: $12,000 for setup
• Expected completion time: 3 weeks

Your Supervisor’s Choice:

• A local coworking space
• Flexible space but higher rental costs
• Limited privacy for training sessions
• Estimated cost: $20,000 for setup
• Expected completion time: 1 week

Your pet needs emergency surgery, but the cost is quite high, and you're unsure whether to go ahead with it. The vet suggests that the surgery could save your pet’s life, but you need to make the decision quickly.

Choose ONE: EITHER Talk to a family member and explain why you think the surgery is necessary despite the cost. OR Talk to a family member and explain why you might decide against the surgery due to the cost.

Do you think public transportation should be free for tourists in major cities? Why or why not?

You are in a busy downtown area and notice a new parking space indicator system. Describe how it works and what makes it interesting.