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CELPIP Speaking Task 4: Making Predictions

CELPIP Speaking Task 4 Sample Answer: Shopping Mall

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: Shopping Mall

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

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

This scene in a shopping mall during the holiday season captures the excitement and energy of festive shopping. People are walking between stores, carrying shopping bags, and some are pausing to admire items in store windows. A group of friends is sitting in the food court, enjoying a meal, while a family with young children waits in line at a toy store. The mall is beautifully decorated with festive lights and decorations, adding to the cheerful atmosphere. I predict that the shoppers will continue browsing, and some will likely make purchases, while the group of friends will soon finish their meal and leave. The family will probably buy some toys and continue exploring the mall. Given the holiday rush, the mall will likely stay busy throughout the day with more shoppers arriving to enjoy the seasonal sales.

137 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

This busy shopping mall scene is happening during the holiday season, with people walking between stores, holding shopping bags, and some stopping to look at items in display windows. A group of friends is eating in the food court, and a family is waiting in line at a toy store. The atmosphere is festive with holiday decorations and lights. I imagine the shoppers will keep browsing and making purchases, while the group of friends will probably finish eating and head out. The family in line will most likely buy toys and continue their shopping. The mall will likely remain bustling with more people arriving to take advantage of holiday sales.

110 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

In this picture, the shopping mall is crowded during the holiday season. People are walking around with shopping bags, and some are looking at items in store windows. A group of friends is eating at a food court table, and a family is waiting in line at a toy store. I think the shoppers will continue browsing and buying items. The group of friends will probably finish their meal and leave, and the family will likely buy toys and leave the store. The mall will stay busy as more people arrive to do their holiday shopping.

96 words

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