CELPIP Speaking Task 4: Making Predictions

CELPIP Speaking Task 4 Sample Answer: Gardening

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

CELPIP Speaking Task 4 practice picture: Gardening

In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

The image portrays a woman immersed in gardening in her backyard, carefully planting flowers in a bed as her dog enthusiastically digs beside her. Birds fill the air with song from the surrounding trees, basking in the sunshine, while a hose gently waters the lawn. I anticipate she’ll persist with her floral arrangement, perhaps smiling at her dog’s antics, which will likely continue, adding a playful charm to the sunny afternoon.

71 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

This scene shows a woman tending to her backyard garden, planting flowers in a bed while her dog playfully digs nearby. Birds chirp in the trees under a sunny sky, and a hose waters the grass in the distance. I predict she’ll continue her gardening, and the dog will keep digging, enjoying the day.

54 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

In this picture, a woman is gardening in her yard. She’s planting flowers, and a dog is digging. Birds are in the trees, and the sun is out. A hose is on. I think she will keep planting, and the dog will dig more.

44 words

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