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CELPIP Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

CELPIP Speaking Task 5 Sample Answer: Local Library Expansion

By David

Your community library is expanding, and two different expansion options have been proposed. You need to decide which one is best. After making your decision, you’ll persuade the library board why your choice is better.

Choosing time
60 seconds
Preparation
60 seconds
Speaking
60 seconds

The question

Your community library is expanding, and two different expansion options have been proposed. You need to decide which one is best. After making your decision, you’ll persuade the library board why your choice is better.

Option 1: Digital Resource Expansion

-Offers e-books, audiobooks, and online learning resources

-Provides remote access for members

-Saves physical space in the library

-Estimated cost: $18,000 for setup

-Expected completion time: 3 months

Option 2: Physical Resource Expansion

-Increases collection of books, newspapers, and magazines

-Provides additional reading spaces and study rooms

-Great for those who prefer physical books

-Estimated cost: $22,000 for setup

-Expected completion time: 4 months

Your Library Board’s Choice:

-Adding more community events and workshops

-Focus on learning and engagement

-Limited increase in physical resources

-Estimated cost: $12,000 for setup

-Expected completion time: 2 months

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

While the Physical Resource Expansion may seem like the traditional approach, I firmly believe that the Digital Resource Expansion is the most forward-thinking and cost-effective solution. Digital resources, such as e-books, audiobooks, and online learning platforms, provide greater accessibility for members who may not be able to visit the library in person. This expansion allows the library to reach a larger audience and reduce physical space requirements, which is particularly important given the increasing reliance on digital technology. The Physical Resource Expansion is more costly and requires more space, and while community events are valuable, they do not address the growing demand for digital access. The Digital Resource Expansion is a long-term investment that will better serve our community’s needs.

120 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

While the Physical Resource Expansion has value, I believe the Digital Resource Expansion would be the most effective for the library. With more people relying on digital devices, offering online access to books and courses will make the library’s resources available to a broader audience, anytime and anywhere. The Physical Resource Expansion takes up more space and is more expensive, which might limit the number of people who can benefit from it. Community events are important, but they do not address the need for expanding resources in the way that digital materials can. The Digital Resource Expansion is the best solution for our library’s future.

105 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

I think the Digital Resource Expansion is better. It is cheaper and people can use the books from home. The Physical Resource Expansion is too expensive, and people can read online. The community events are nice, but they don’t help with more books. Digital resources are the best choice.

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