CELPIP Speaking Task 3: Describing a Scene

CELPIP Speaking Task 3 Sample Answer: Having Breakfast 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: Having Breakfast 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 breakfast scene captures a calm start to the day. The person sits at the kitchen table, savoring their meal, which includes a cup of coffee or tea, a bowl of cereal, and a plate of toast with jam. The warm morning sunlight filters through the window, casting a soft glow over the cozy kitchen. The person, either reading a newspaper or checking their phone, enjoys a moment of quiet relaxation before starting the day.

76 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

The scene shows a person sitting at the kitchen table, enjoying breakfast. There is a cup of coffee or tea, a bowl of cereal, and toast with jam. The morning sunlight coming through the window brightens the cozy kitchen, and the person either reads the newspaper or checks their phone while having their meal.

54 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

This picture shows a person having breakfast at the kitchen table. They have coffee, cereal, and toast with jam. The kitchen is bright, and the person is reading a newspaper.

30 words

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