CELPIP Speaking Practice Test 32
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
Starting a Side Hustle
Your cousin wants to earn extra money with a side hustle but doesn’t know what to do or how to begin. They’ve asked for your advice on how to start a small side business. Give them some ideas.
Sample answers for this task 1 · Task 1 strategy and template
Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience
Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds
Giving a Handmade Gift
Describe a time when you gave someone a handmade gift. What did you make, how did you make it, and how did this experience affect you and the recipient?
Sample answers for this task 2 · Task 2 strategy and template
Task 3: Describing a Scene
Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds
A Snowy Mountain Cabin
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
Grocery Store
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
Watching Movies at Home vs. Going to the Cinema
You and your friends want to plan a movie night. You can either watch a new movie at home or go to the cinema.
**Option 1: Watching at Home
- Unlimited snacks
- Pause/rewind anytime
- Comfortable seating
- No ticket cost
**Option 2: Going to the Cinema
- Big screen, surround sound
- Latest releases
- Movie experience with crowd
- Tickets: $15 per person
***Alternative Choice (Your Friend’s Preference):
Going to the cinema for the big-screen experience, better sound, and the excitement of seeing new movies first.
Sample answers for this task 5 · Task 5 strategy and template
Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation
Preparation: 60 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds
Forgetting a Friend's Book
You borrowed a book from your friend a few weeks ago and promised to return it today during your meetup, but you accidentally left it at home. Your friend has been looking forward to getting it back because they need it for a project. Now, you need to address the situation to maintain your friendship.
Choice:
Talk to your friend and explain why you forgot the book and apologize, suggesting a way to return it soon.
OR
Talk to your friend and explain why you think it's not a big deal and propose keeping it a bit longer.
Sample answers for this task 6 · Task 6 strategy and template
Task 7: Expressing Opinions
Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 90 seconds
Mandatory Voting for All Eligible Citizens
Do you think voting should be compulsory for all eligible voters? Explain your opinion, considering how mandatory voting might affect democracy, citizen participation, and political awareness.
Sample answers for this task 7 · Task 7 strategy and template
Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation
Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds
A Piano Playing Itself in an Empty Alley
In a quiet alley, you suddenly hear the sound of a piano playing beautiful music by itself, with no one around. Describe what you see and hear to a friend who cannot see the scene.
Sample answers for this task 8 · Task 8 strategy and template
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