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CELPIP Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

CELPIP Speaking Task 5 Sample Answer: Art & Culture Festival Organization

By David

Your city is planning to host an annual art and culture festival. Two proposals have been suggested, and you need to choose the one that will best celebrate the local culture.

Choosing time
60 seconds
Preparation
60 seconds
Speaking
60 seconds

The question

Your city is planning to host an annual art and culture festival. Two proposals have been suggested, and you need to choose the one that will best celebrate the local culture.

Option 1: Organizing a Street Art Parade

-Features live art performances, parades, and interactive installations

-Attracts a diverse crowd and celebrates urban creativity

-Estimated cost: $35,000 for organization

-Expected completion time: 1 month

Option 2: Hosting a Traditional Cultural Fair

-Showcases local cuisine, crafts, and heritage performances

-Strengthens community ties and preserves cultural traditions

-Estimated cost: $40,000 for organization

-Expected completion time: 1.5 months

Your Festival Committee’s Choice: Setting Up a Pop-Up Art Gallery

-Creates temporary exhibition spaces across the city

-Merges modern art with traditional cultural elements

-Estimated cost: $30,000 for setup

-Expected completion time: 3 weeks

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

Although the street art parade and the pop-up art gallery each contribute to a vibrant and modern festival atmosphere, I strongly favor hosting a traditional cultural fair as the centerpiece of our annual event. This option meticulously highlights our local heritage, showcasing traditional crafts, culinary arts, and heritage performances that resonate deeply with our community identity. By fostering a deeper connection to our cultural roots, the cultural fair offers a meaningful celebration that honors both our history and diversity.

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Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

I believe that hosting a traditional cultural fair is the most effective option for our art and culture festival. This proposal not only celebrates local traditions through cuisine, crafts, and performances but also strengthens community bonds. While the street art parade and pop-up art gallery offer modern artistic expressions, the cultural fair provides a comprehensive reflection of our community’s heritage.

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Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

I think hosting a traditional cultural fair is best because it shows our local heritage through food and crafts. The street art parade is fun, but the cultural fair connects us to our roots. The pop-up art gallery is creative, but doesn’t showcase traditions as much.

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