CELPIP Speaking Practice Test 45

Your coworker often feels tired and struggles to focus at work because of poor sleep. They ask you for advice on building better sleep habits.

Tell me about a time when you learned to cook a complicated dish for a family gathering. What did you do, and how did it turn out?

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 improve your morning routine. Should you use a traditional alarm clock or set alarms on your smartphone?

**Option 1:

• Traditional Alarm Clock
• No distractions from apps
• Reliable, always works
• Fewer features (no music, snooze options)
• Takes up space on the bedside table

**Option 2:

• Smartphone Alarm
• Custom ringtones, snooze, and settings
• Can set multiple alarms
• May lead to checking phone at night
• Battery-dependent

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

Smartphone alarms offer many features and make it easier to wake up with favorite music or gentle sounds.

Your child has been persistently asking for a pet, like a dog, after seeing one at a friend's house, but your family isn't ready due to allergies and busy lifestyles. They're emotional about it. You need to explain gently to help them understand without crushing their enthusiasm.

Choice:

Either

Talk to your child and explain the family allergies and responsibilities, promising to revisit the idea later.

OR

Talk to your child and explain why now isn't the right time, suggesting starting with a low-maintenance pet like a fish instead.

Give your opinion on whether governments should prohibit cryptocurrency mining because of its high energy consumption. Consider environmental effects and economic benefits.

A traffic sign changes its message depending on the weather, showing warnings for rain, snow, or sunshine. Describe this sign and how it works.