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CELPIP Speaking Practice Test 46

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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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Tasks
8
Time
about 15–20 minutes

Task 1: Giving Advice

Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 90 seconds

Making Friends in a New City

You’ve just moved to a new city, and a neighbor is asking for advice on how to make friends and build a social circle.

Sample answers for this task 1 · Task 1 strategy and template

Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience

Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds

Accidentally Breaking a Neighbor’s Window and Resolving the Issue

Tell me about a time when you accidentally broke a neighbor’s window and how you resolved the issue. What happened, and how did you feel?

Sample answers for this task 2 · Task 2 strategy and template

Task 3: Describing a Scene

Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds

A Sports Stadium During a Major Game

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.

CELPIP Speaking Task 3 practice picture: A Sports Stadium During a Major Game

Sample answers for this task 3 · Task 3 strategy and template

Task 4: Making Predictions

Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds

Zoo

In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?

CELPIP Speaking Task 4 practice picture: Zoo

Sample answers for this task 4 · Task 4 strategy and template

Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

Preparation: 60 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds

Traveling Solo vs. Traveling with a Group

You’re planning a vacation and must choose between traveling alone or joining a group tour.

**Option 1:

  • Traveling Solo
  • Total freedom and flexibility
  • Can change plans anytime
  • Can feel lonely at times
  • Must organize everything yourself

**Option 2:

  • Traveling with a Group
  • Shared experiences
  • Tour guide plans everything
  • Less freedom to choose activities
  • Can be more social

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

Traveling with a group is more fun, and you don’t have to worry about planning or being alone.

Sample answers for this task 5 · Task 5 strategy and template

Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation

Preparation: 60 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds

Rescheduling a Team Meeting

You've organized a team meeting for this afternoon, but a key participant has an emergency, making it ineffective to proceed as planned. Your team is prepared and might be inconvenienced by the change. You must inform them promptly to adjust schedules.

Choice:

Either

Talk to your team and explain the reason for rescheduling, proposing a new time and apologizing for the short notice.

OR

Talk to your team and explain why the meeting can't proceed without the key person, suggesting asynchronous updates in the meantime.

Sample answers for this task 6 · Task 6 strategy and template

Task 7: Expressing Opinions

Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 90 seconds

Everyday Life with Augmented Reality VR Headsets

Discuss whether you think virtual reality headsets that augment reality will become part of everyday life. Consider benefits and potential challenges.

Sample answers for this task 7 · Task 7 strategy and template

Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation

Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds

A Dog Walking on Two Legs Wearing Shoes

You notice a billboard that casts shadows of people walking past it, making it look like the shadows are part of the advertisement. Describe this unusual billboard.

CELPIP Speaking Task 8 practice picture: A Dog Walking on Two Legs Wearing Shoes

Sample answers for this task 8 · Task 8 strategy and template

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