CELPIP Speaking Task 4: Making Predictions

CELPIP Speaking Task 4 Sample Answer: Highway

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: Highway

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

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

The image depicts a man navigating a bustling highway, his car amid a stream of vehicles under a cloudy sky. Road signs indicate a city ahead, and a gas station emerges on the horizon. I foresee him maintaining his course, perhaps detouring to the gas station for a quick refuel or rest, as the traffic flows steadily toward the urban destination.

61 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

This scene shows a man driving along a busy highway, surrounded by other vehicles and signs pointing to a nearby city. The sky is cloudy, and a gas station looms in the distance. I predict he’ll continue his journey, possibly pulling into the gas station for a break or fuel.

50 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

In this picture, a man is driving on a highway. The road has lots of cars, and there are city signs. It’s cloudy, and a gas station is far away. I think he will keep driving, and maybe stop at the gas station.

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