CELPIP Speaking Practice Test 35

Your cousin wants to start photography as a hobby but doesn’t know much about cameras or how to begin. They’ve asked for your advice on how to get started with photography. Give them some tips.

Tell us about a time when you received unexpected praise from your manager at work. What happened, and how did it make you feel?

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?

You are planning how to manage your meals during a busy month. Should you prepare meals in advance or cook fresh meals each day?

**Option 1:

• Meal Prep in Advance
• Save time during the week
• Healthy portions, planned diet
• Less daily cleanup
• Risk of getting bored with repeats

**Option 2:

• Cook Fresh Each Day
• Always eat freshly made food
• More variety
• Takes more daily time
• More dishes to clean

**Alternative Choice (Your Roommate’s Preference):

Cooking each day means more variety and fresh meals but requires more time and effort.

You were assigned a project with a tight deadline, but you fell ill unexpectedly and couldn't complete it on time, affecting team progress. Your boss is expecting the deliverable today. You must inform them professionally to mitigate any negative impact.

Choice:

Talk to your boss and explain the illness while providing a new timeline and offering to work extra to catch up.

OR

Talk to your boss and explain why the deadline was unrealistic to begin with, but commit to finishing soon despite the illness.

Do you think gasoline cars will disappear by 2050 and electric vehicles will take over? Explain your view, considering technology, environment, and infrastructure.

You walk on a sidewalk made entirely of translucent glass panels that let you see the ground far below. Describe this unusual sidewalk to a friend who cannot see it.