CELPIP Speaking Practice Test 39

Your younger sibling wants to start a new hobby but is unsure which one to pick. They feel overwhelmed by all the options and don’t know where to begin. Give them advice on how to choose a hobby that suits them.

Talk about your experience spending a night alone in a cabin during a thunderstorm. What happened, and how did 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 want to enjoy music regularly. Should you subscribe to a streaming music service or buy individual music albums?

Option 1:

• Streaming Services
• Unlimited songs
• Personalized playlists
• Monthly fee ($10)
• Need internet access

**Option 2:

• Purchasing Albums
• Own music forever
• No monthly fees
• Limited to bought albums
• Pay for each album ($15 each)

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

Purchasing albums means you own your music and can listen anytime without internet or extra monthly costs.

You've committed to a volunteer shift at a local event, but an unexpected family emergency requires your attention, forcing you to cancel last-minute. The coordinator is counting on you. You need to notify them responsibly.

Choice:

Talk to the volunteer coordinator and explain the family emergency while offering to find a replacement or reschedule.

OR

Talk to the volunteer coordinator and explain why the shift was overcommitted to begin with, but apologize and commit to future reliability.

Do you think eating genetically modified (GM) foods is safe for people in the long term? Explain your opinion, considering health, environment, and food supply.

You see a swarm of butterflies flying around, each carrying a small smartphone screen that shows different images. Describe this unusual scene to a friend.