CELPIP Speaking Task 3: Describing a Scene

CELPIP Speaking Task 3 Sample Answer: Doing Laundry 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

Picture

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The question

CELPIP Speaking Task 3 practice picture: Doing Laundry 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 peaceful laundry scene captures the simple task of folding clothes after a wash. The person sits on the bed, focused on folding towels while clean clothes are neatly stacked around them. The gentle hum of the washing machine in the background adds to the calm atmosphere, while sunlight filters through the window, casting a warm glow on the tidy room. This moment of domesticity is cozy and relaxing, reflecting the comfort of a well-kept home.

76 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

The scene shows a person folding clothes on the bed after finishing a load of laundry. Baskets filled with clean clothes are placed nearby, and the washing machine is still going in the background. The sunlight streaming through the window creates a warm, cozy atmosphere in the room.

48 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

This picture shows a person folding clothes. There are baskets of clean clothes on the bed, and the washing machine is running. The room looks cozy with sunlight coming in.

30 words

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