CELPIP Speaking Task 3: Describing a Scene

CELPIP Speaking Task 3 Sample Answer: A Busy Hospital Waiting Room

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.

Preparation

30 seconds

Speaking

60 seconds

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The question

CELPIP Speaking Task 3 practice picture: A Busy Hospital Waiting Room

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.

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

This image captures the subdued energy of a hospital waiting room. The space is populated with patients, each immersed in their own activities – some flipping through magazines, others scrolling through their phones. The nurse at the counter provides a quiet presence, assisting visitors. The walls are lined with medical posters, offering helpful health information. Despite the bustle, there is a sense of calm that permeates the room, reflecting the somewhat impersonal yet necessary environment of a hospital.

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Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

This image shows a hospital waiting room filled with patients waiting for their appointments. Some are sitting quietly, flipping through magazines or checking their phones to pass the time. A nurse stands behind the counter, assisting visitors. The walls are adorned with informative medical posters, giving the space a clinical but functional atmosphere. The overall mood seems calm, albeit filled with the usual anticipation of a hospital visit.

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Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

This picture shows a busy hospital waiting room. People are sitting in chairs, and some are reading magazines or looking at their phones. A nurse is standing at the counter, and there are medical posters on the walls. It looks like a typical hospital.

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