CELPIP Speaking

Task 4 sample answers: Making Predictions

69 making predictions questions in the CELPIP format. Each one has a plan, useful vocabulary and three sample answers, around CLB 4–5, 7–8 and 11–12, with notes on what moves an answer from one level to the next. Using the same picture as Task 3, predict what will probably happen next.

Questions

Cyclist About to Hit a Camera Tripod at a Cherry Blossom Photo Shoot
This prompt asks what will most likely happen next in the cherry blossom park, where a boy on a bike is heading straight for a camera tripod. The tricky part is predicting a chain of reactions, not just the crash, with varied future forms.
Chalk Bag About to Fall on a Man Tying His Shoe at a Climbing Gym
This prompt asks what will probably happen next in the climbing gym, where a chalk bag is dropping toward a man tying his shoe. The tricky part is going beyond the obvious hit to predict realistic reactions from everyone nearby.
Beach Ball About to Knock Nachos out of a Man’s Hands at an Outdoor Concert
The speaker predicts what happens after a beach ball flies at a man holding nachos. The challenge is giving a believable chain of events with reasons from the picture, not just one obvious crash.
Boy About to Run into a Woman Carrying Popcorn in a Movie Theatre Lobby
The speaker predicts what happens after a boy runs toward a woman carrying a huge bucket of popcorn. The challenge is building a believable sequence with reasons, and including the other people in the lobby.
Clay About to Fly off a Pottery Wheel at a Community Art Class
The speaker predicts what happens after a tall tower of clay starts to bend on a spinning pottery wheel. The challenge is giving a clear sequence of events, with reasons, and including the people nearby.
a Big Bookstore
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
A bustling farmer's market
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
A busy coffee shop in the morning
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
A busy kitchen
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
A busy urban park at sunset
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
A Community Garden
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
A crowded train station
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
A Dog Park
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
A family is having a picnic in a park
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
A Fishing Man
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
A Pottery Workshop
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
A Science Fair at a School
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
A Snowy Day in the City
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
A Vintage Car Show
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
A Wedding Reception
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Air Balloon Festival
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Airport Terminal
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Amusement Park
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Autumn
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Basketball Game
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Beach at Sunset
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Beach in Summer
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Birthday Celebration
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Bookstore
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Bus Stop
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Busy Airport Terminal
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Busy street market
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Campfire
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Carnival Scene
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Chef in a Restaurant Kitchen
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
City Street
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Coffee Shop
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Coworkers
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Cozy coffee shop
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Driving School
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Farmer’s Market
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Forest Trail
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Friends at the beach
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Friends at the Beach
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Gardening
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Grocery Store
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Highway
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Hiking
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Hospital Waiting Room
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Jogging
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Lakeside
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Library
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Living Room
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Mountain trail during the fall
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Mountain Village
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Movie Theater
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Outdoor Food Market
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Park
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Public Park
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
School Classroom
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Shopping Mall
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Skatepark
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Soccer Play
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Street
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Teacher
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Traffic Jam
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Woman is Cooking
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Yoga Class
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Zoo
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?

How to use these samples

Read the question and answer it yourself first, within the real time limit.
Compare your answer with the Good and Excellent samples. Look at structure and detail, not just words.
Read the notes under each level and pick one thing to change in your next attempt.
Learn the format and template on the Task 4 guide.

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