CELPIP Speaking Practice Test 46
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
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.

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?

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.

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