CELPIP Speaking Task 3: Describing a Scene

CELPIP Speaking Task 3 Sample Answer: A Serene Yoga Studio

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

Picture

A detailed illustration

The question

CELPIP Speaking Task 3 practice picture: A Serene Yoga Studio

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 tranquil yoga studio exudes a sense of calm and mindfulness. The soft natural light streaming through the large windows enhances the peaceful ambiance, while the small group of practitioners follows the instructor’s guidance. The minimalist design, with wooden floors and carefully placed plants, adds to the studio’s zen-like environment, offering the perfect setting for reflection and inner peace.

59 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

The scene depicts a serene yoga studio, bathed in natural light. A small group of people is practicing yoga under the guidance of an instructor. The minimalist design, with wooden floors and plants around the room, creates a calm and peaceful atmosphere, ideal for relaxation and focus.

47 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

This picture shows a yoga studio. People are doing yoga, and there are plants in the room. The floor looks wooden, and there is natural light coming in through the windows.

31 words

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