CELPIP Speaking Task 4 Sample Answer: a Big Bookstore
By David
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Preparation
30 seconds
Speaking
60 seconds
Picture
Same as Task 3
The question

In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12
This bookstore captures a serene atmosphere with people quietly browsing the aisles, reading at tables, and enjoying coffee in the café. The shelves are filled with a wide selection of books, and the soft background music adds to the calm vibe. I predict that the people browsing will continue to explore the books, while those reading will likely stay immersed in their books for a while. The café customers will probably finish their drinks, and the bookstore will stay quiet with a steady flow of visitors coming and going. The overall atmosphere will likely remain peaceful and relaxing throughout the day.
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Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8
This bookstore scene is peaceful with customers browsing the aisles, sitting and reading at tables, or looking at books in the display section. The café in the corner has a few customers sipping coffee, and there’s soft music playing in the background. I imagine the people browsing the aisles will continue looking for books, and the readers at the tables will likely stay for a while longer. The customers in the café will probably finish their coffee soon, and the bookstore will remain calm with more people coming in to browse and relax.
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Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5
In this picture, the bookstore is calm with people browsing books and sitting at tables reading. Some are looking at books on display, and others are having coffee in the café. I think the people browsing will continue looking for books, and the ones sitting will likely keep reading. The café customers will probably finish their drinks and leave, and the bookstore will stay quiet with a few people coming and going.
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