CELPIP Speaking Task 4 Sample Answer: Woman is Cooking
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
The image portrays a cozy kitchen where a woman is multitasking, stirring a simmering pot while chopping fresh vegetables. At the table, a child is engrossed in a drawing, bathed in sunlight from an open window that reveals a bright day. A cat dozes contentedly on the floor. I foresee the woman finishing her culinary creation shortly, the child adding more details to their masterpiece, and the cat continuing its restful nap, undisturbed by the gentle bustle around it.
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Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8
This scene shows a woman busy in the kitchen, stirring a pot on the stove and chopping vegetables. A child sits at the table, focused on drawing, while sunlight streams through an open window. A cat naps peacefully on the floor. I predict the woman will complete her meal soon, the child will continue their artwork, and the cat will likely remain undisturbed in its slumber.
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Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5
In this picture, a woman is cooking in the kitchen. She’s stirring a pot and cutting vegetables. A child is drawing at the table. The window is open, and it’s sunny. A cat is sleeping. I think the woman will finish cooking, and the child will keep drawing. The cat might stay asleep.
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