CELPIP Speaking Task 4: Making Predictions

CELPIP Speaking Task 4 Sample Answer: Hiking

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: Hiking

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

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

The image depicts a couple trekking up a mountain trail, their backpacks signaling a prepared journey as they ascend. Birds glide gracefully in the sky, and a lush expanse of trees envelops the path. A quaint cabin looms in the distance near the summit. I anticipate they’ll persist in their hike, likely reaching the cabin for a well-earned break, while the birds continue their aerial dance, enhancing the tranquil wilderness ambiance.

71 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

This scene shows a couple hiking along a mountain trail, equipped with backpacks as they ascend. Birds soar overhead, and the trail is surrounded by dense trees. In the distance, a small cabin sits near the peak. I predict they’ll continue their climb toward the cabin, possibly resting there, while the birds maintain their flight above the scenic landscape.

59 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

In this picture, a couple is hiking on a mountain. They have backpacks and are going uphill. Birds are in the sky, and trees are everywhere. There’s a cabin far away. I think they will keep hiking to the cabin, and the birds will keep flying.

46 words

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