CELPIP Speaking Practice Test 36
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
Preparing for a Long Flight
Your friend is taking their first long flight soon and is worried about feeling bored or uncomfortable. They’ve asked for your advice on how to prepare for a long plane trip. Give them some tips.
Sample answers for this task 1 · Task 1 strategy and template
Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience
Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds
Helping a Stranger Fix a Flat Tire on a Busy Street
Describe a time when you helped a stranger fix a flat tire on a busy street. What did you do, and what was the result?
Sample answers for this task 2 · Task 2 strategy and template
Task 3: Describing a Scene
Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds
A Countryside Picnic
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
A Fishing Man
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
Text Messaging vs. Voice Calls for Staying in Touch
You want to keep in touch with friends and family while living abroad. Should you use text messaging or voice calls?
**Option 1:
- Text Messaging
- Convenient, quick
- Can reply anytime
- Good for sharing photos, links
- Less personal
**Option 2:
- Voice Calls
- More personal and expressive
- Real-time conversation
- Takes more time
- Needs quiet environment
***Alternative Choice (Your Family Member’s Preference):
Voice calls feel warmer, allow real conversation, and help avoid misunderstandings.
Sample answers for this task 5 · Task 5 strategy and template
Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation
Preparation: 60 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds
Noisy Home Repair Notification
You're scheduling urgent repairs at your home that will involve loud noise from tools and workers during the day, potentially disturbing your neighbor who works from home. The repairs can't be postponed. You need to inform them courteously.
Choice:
Talk to your neighbor and explain the necessity of the repairs while apologizing in advance and suggesting ways to minimize disruption.
OR
Talk to your neighbor and explain why the noise is unavoidable but offer compensation like a small gift for the inconvenience.
Sample answers for this task 6 · Task 6 strategy and template
Task 7: Expressing Opinions
Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 90 seconds
Reducing Global Meat Production for the Environment
Do you think the world should cut down meat production to protect the environment? Explain your opinion, considering environmental impact, health, and food security.
Sample answers for this task 7 · Task 7 strategy and template
Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation
Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds
A Person Juggling Mini Replicas of World Landmarks
You see a person juggling small models of famous world landmarks, like the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty. Describe this unusual sight to a friend.
Sample answers for this task 8 · Task 8 strategy and template
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