CELPIP Speaking Task 4 Sample Answer: A busy kitchen
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
Looking at this well-organized and busy kitchen, I can predict that as the chef finishes chopping the vegetables, he will transfer them to the hot pan, where the assistant will likely add spices or sauces. The assistant might also prepare additional ingredients or check the food that’s already cooking on the stove. The kitchen will stay filled with activity, and soon the aroma of the meal will begin to fill the space. The early morning light streaming through the window will continue to brighten the kitchen, creating a welcoming atmosphere as the meal progresses. It’s likely that the chefs will soon move towards the final stages of cooking, and the meal will soon be ready to serve.
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Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8
This kitchen scene shows two people working together to prepare a meal. The chef is chopping vegetables, and the assistant is stirring something on the stove. Based on the flow of activity, I predict that the chef will finish chopping the vegetables and move them to the pan to cook. The assistant will continue stirring and may add more ingredients to the pot. The atmosphere will likely stay busy, and the meal will soon come together. The warm morning light suggests that they’re starting early, and the kitchen will be filled with delicious smells as they cook.
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Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5
In this picture, the chef is chopping vegetables while the assistant is stirring something on the stove. The kitchen looks busy, with many ingredients on the counter. I think the chef will finish chopping and move on to cooking the vegetables. The assistant will probably keep stirring the food, and the kitchen will stay active as they prepare the meal. The morning light will make the kitchen bright and warm.
70 words
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