CELPIP Speaking Task 3: Describing a Scene

CELPIP Speaking Task 3 Sample Answer: A Technology Conference

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 Technology Conference

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

The scene shows a vibrant technology conference. Many people are seated, watching presentations on large screens. Others are standing and interacting with exhibitors at booths displaying various tech products. The modern and spacious venue creates a lively atmosphere.

38 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

This picture shows a busy technology conference. People are sitting in the audience, and some are talking to people at booths. There are big screens showing presentations, and the place looks modern.

32 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

This picture shows a street food vendor at night. People are standing around, and the vendor is cooking food on a grill. The lights are bright, and the street is busy.

31 words

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