CELPIP Speaking Practice Test 47

A colleague feels pressured by coworkers to participate in after-work activities that make them uncomfortable. They ask for advice on how to handle this situation.

Describe a situation when you found an old friend in an unexpected place. What happened, and how did it affect you?

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 a nice meal after a long week. Should you order from a meal delivery app or go out to eat at a restaurant?

**Option 1:

• Meal Delivery Service
• Eat at home, very convenient
• No need to dress up or travel
• Food may get cold or not look as nice
• Delivery fee and tips

**Option 2:

• Dining Out at a Restaurant
• Freshly served food, nice atmosphere
• Social experience
• Need to make a reservation or wait
• More time and effort

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

Dining out gives you a break from home, lets you enjoy a special setting, and the food is always fresh.

Your client is inquiring about a specific feature in the software product you sold them, but it's not yet implemented due to development delays. They're relying on it for their operations. You need to explain transparently to manage expectations.

Choice:

Either

Talk to the client and explain the development delay, offering workarounds and a timeline for the feature's release.

OR

Talk to the client and explain why the feature was deprioritized, suggesting upgrades or alternatives from competitors if suitable.

Explain whether celebrities should be responsible for the effects of promoting unhealthy diets. Think about influence, public health, and freedom of choice.

You notice a lamppost that seems to bend down and “greet” people as they walk past. Describe this unusual lamppost.