CELPIP Speaking Task 3: Describing a Scene

CELPIP Speaking Task 3 Sample Answer: Washing the Car

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: Washing the Car

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 refreshing scene captures the joy of washing a car on a sunny afternoon. The car is covered in bubbly soap suds as the person uses a hose to rinse it off, carefully cleaning every inch. A bucket of soapy water sits nearby, and a sponge rests on the car's hood, ready for the next round of cleaning. The driveway is neat and orderly, and the greenery of the trees or shrubs in the background adds a calming natural touch to the task.

83 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

The scene shows a person washing their car in the driveway on a sunny day. The car is covered in soap suds, and the person is using a hose to rinse it off. There is a bucket of soapy water nearby, and a sponge is on the car’s hood. The driveway is tidy, and trees or shrubs in the background provide a peaceful atmosphere for the task.

67 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

This picture shows a person washing their car in the driveway. The car is covered with soap, and the person is using a hose to rinse it. There is a bucket with soap and a sponge nearby.

37 words

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