CELPIP Speaking Practice Test 42

Your friend is planning to go on their first solo camping trip but feels nervous and unsure about how to prepare. They ask you for advice on how to make the experience safe and enjoyable.

Describe your experience volunteering at a local food bank during the holidays. What did you do, and what was the impact?

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 have recently secured a stable job and must decide whether to rent an apartment or buy a house as your long-term living arrangement.

**Option 1:

• Renting an Apartment
• Lower upfront costs
• Flexible lease terms
• No property maintenance
• Rent can increase over time

**Option 2:

• Buying a House
• Build equity over time
• Stable monthly payments (mortgage)
• Responsible for repairs and upkeep
• Requires large down payment

***Alternative Choice (Your Family Member’s Preference):

Buying a house is an investment, gives you more space and freedom to renovate, and provides long-term stability.

You missed an important class because you were feeling unwell. Your teacher asks you to explain why you were absent and wants to know if you will be able to catch up. This is a difficult situation because you don’t want to make excuses but need to be honest and reassure the teacher.

Choice:

Either

Explain to your teacher why you were absent and how you plan to catch up.

OR

Explain to your teacher why you found it difficult to complete the homework while you were absent.

Express your opinion on whether nuclear energy should be developed further as a clean source of power. Consider safety, environmental impact, and energy needs in your response.

You notice a bench that automatically adjusts its height to fit the person who sits on it. Describe how this bench works and looks to a friend.