CELPIP Speaking Task 3: Describing a Scene

CELPIP Speaking Task 3 Sample Answer: Taking a Taxi to Work

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: Taking a Taxi to Work

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 morning taxi ride encapsulates the daily commute for many. As the vehicle moves through the city streets, the passenger gazes out the window, watching the hustle and bustle of morning traffic, with office buildings and parked cars lining the roads. The driver maintains a steady focus on navigating the busy intersections. The passenger may be checking their phone or simply taking in the sights of the city, reflecting the typical rush-hour atmosphere of city life.

76 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

The scene depicts a person commuting to work in a taxi. The driver is navigating through busy city streets, passing office buildings and intersections. The passenger sits in the back, looking out the window, either checking their phone or observing the traffic. The morning rush hour creates a lively atmosphere in the city.

53 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

This picture shows a person sitting in a taxi. The taxi is driving through the city, and the passenger is looking out the window. The driver is focused on the road, and the streets are busy.

36 words

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