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CELPIP Speaking Practice Test 48

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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

Choosing the Right Pet for Your Lifestyle

A friend wants to adopt a pet but isn’t sure what kind of animal would be best for their busy lifestyle. They ask you for advice.

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

Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience

Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds

Participating in Your First Charity Run or Marathon

Describe a time when you participated in your first charity run or marathon. What did you do, and how did it feel?

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

Task 3: Describing a Scene

Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds

A Science Laboratory

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 Science Laboratory

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

Task 4: Making Predictions

Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds

Soccer Play

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

CELPIP Speaking Task 4 practice picture: Soccer Play

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

Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

Preparation: 60 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds

Reading Fiction vs. Non-Fiction Books

You’ve decided to start reading regularly to improve your knowledge and relaxation. Should you spend your time reading fiction or non-fiction books?

**Option 1:

  • Fiction Books
  • Encourage imagination and creativity
  • Offer escape from reality
  • Can be emotionally engaging
  • Not always based on real events

**Option 2:

  • Non-Fiction Books
  • Provide factual information
  • Help build real-world knowledge
  • Can be inspiring and educational
  • Sometimes less entertaining

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

Non-fiction expands your understanding of the world and offers practical lessons, making it the more valuable choice.

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

Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation

Preparation: 60 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds

Breaking a Roommate's Kitchen Utensil

While preparing a meal, you accidentally dropped and broke your roommate's favorite kitchen utensil, which they use often. They're particular about their belongings. You need to confess to avoid tension building up.

Choice:

Either

Talk to your roommate and explain the accident, apologizing and offering to replace it with an identical or better one.

OR

Talk to your roommate and explain why the utensil was fragile, but take responsibility and suggest shopping together for a replacement.

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

Task 7: Expressing Opinions

Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 90 seconds

Free Public Transportation in Major Cities

Share your opinion on whether public transit should be free in all large cities. Consider access, environment, and financial implications.

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

Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation

Preparation: 30 seconds · Speaking: 60 seconds

A Clock with Hands Running Backwards

You see a clock whose hands are moving backwards instead of forwards. Describe this strange clock to someone.

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

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