CELPIP Speaking Practice Test 33
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
Improving Time Management
Your friend always feels rushed and can’t finish tasks on time. They’ve asked for your advice on how to manage their time better. Give them some suggestions.
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 Fun Experience Playing in the Snow
Describe a time when you had fun playing in the snow. What did you do, how did it feel, and what impact did this experience have on you?
Sample answers for this task 2 · Task 2 strategy and template
Task 3: Describing a Scene
Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds
A Beach at Sunset
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
Teacher
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
Reading News Online vs. Printed Newspapers
You are deciding how to keep up with daily news. You can read news online or subscribe to a printed newspaper.
**Option 1:
- Reading News Online
- Instant updates
- Free or low-cost
- Access anywhere
- Interactive features (videos, comments)
**Option 2:
- Printed Newspaper
- Delivered daily
- No screen time
- Easy on the eyes
- Tangible, collectible
***Alternative Choice (Your Parent’s Preference):
Printed newspapers are traditional, easy to read without screens, and can be kept for reference.
Sample answers for this task 5 · Task 5 strategy and template
Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation
Preparation: 60 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds
Delayed Invoice Payment to Client
Your company is experiencing temporary cash flow issues, causing a delay in paying an invoice to a key client who provided services last month. The client has followed up, expecting payment on time as per the agreement. You must communicate this sensitively to preserve the business relationship.
Choice:
Talk to the client and explain the delay while assuring them of prompt resolution and offering partial payment.
OR
Talk to the client and explain why the delay is unavoidable but suggest renegotiating future terms to prevent recurrence.
Sample answers for this task 6 · Task 6 strategy and template
Task 7: Expressing Opinions
Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 90 seconds
AI Creating Art Independently
Do you think AI should have the freedom to create art on its own? Share your opinion and explain how AI art might affect creativity, artists, and society.
Sample answers for this task 7 · Task 7 strategy and template
Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation
Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds
A Car Parked Upside-Down on a Rooftop
You see a car parked upside-down on top of a rooftop. Describe the scene to a friend who cannot see it, emphasizing how unusual and surprising this sight is.
Sample answers for this task 8 · Task 8 strategy and template
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