CELPIP Speaking Task 3: Describing a Scene

CELPIP Speaking Task 3 Sample Answer: Cooking at Home

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: Cooking at Home

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 cozy kitchen scene captures the heart of home cooking. The counter is filled with fresh ingredients—vegetables, meat, and spices—ready to be turned into a delicious meal. A pot of soup simmers gently on the stove as the person stirs or chops vegetables, filling the kitchen with the aroma of homemade food. The well-organized space, with kitchen tools neatly hung on the walls and dishes drying in the sink, creates an inviting and comforting atmosphere perfect for preparing a meal.

80 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

The scene depicts a person preparing dinner in a well-organized kitchen. Fresh ingredients like vegetables, meat, and spices are laid out on the counter. A pot of soup is simmering on the stove, and the person is either stirring the pot or chopping vegetables. The cozy atmosphere of the kitchen, with kitchen tools hanging on the walls and dishes drying in the sink, adds to the warmth of the home-cooked meal.

71 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

This picture shows a person cooking in the kitchen. There are vegetables, meat, and spices on the counter. The stove is on, and the person is stirring a pot. The kitchen looks cozy.

33 words

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