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CELPIP Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

CELPIP Speaking Task 5 Sample Answer: Neighborhood Safety Enhancement

By David

Your local government is considering ways to improve safety in residential neighborhoods. Two proposals have been submitted, and you need to choose the one that will best enhance community security.

Choosing time
60 seconds
Preparation
60 seconds
Speaking
60 seconds

The question

Your local government is considering ways to improve safety in residential neighborhoods. Two proposals have been submitted, and you need to choose the one that will best enhance community security.

Option 1: Increasing Street Lighting and Surveillance Cameras

-Enhances visibility and deters criminal activity

-Provides a sense of security for residents

-Estimated cost: $35,000 for installation

-Expected completion time: 2 months

Option 2: Organizing Community Watch Programs

-Encourages residents to monitor and report suspicious activity

-Builds strong community bonds and proactive safety culture

-Estimated cost: $20,000 for training and resources

-Expected completion time: 3 months

Your Local Council’s Choice: Expanding Emergency Response Services

-Improves police and emergency response times

-Addresses safety through more efficient services

-Estimated cost: $30,000 for enhancements

-Expected completion time: 1.5 months

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

Although increasing street lighting and expanding emergency response services both contribute to neighborhood safety, I advocate for organizing community watch programs as the primary strategy. This approach fosters a sense of collective responsibility and vigilance among residents, which can lead to more effective crime prevention and improved community cohesion. By leveraging local knowledge and cooperation, community watch programs offer a dynamic and long-lasting enhancement to neighborhood security.

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Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

I believe that organizing community watch programs is the most beneficial option. This approach not only empowers residents to actively participate in their own safety but also builds trust and communication among neighbors. While enhancing street lighting, surveillance, and emergency response services have their advantages, community watch programs provide a more sustainable and proactive solution.

55 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

I think organizing community watch programs is best because it gets residents involved in keeping the neighborhood safe. Increasing lighting and cameras are good, but community members know their area best. Expanding emergency services is useful, but less proactive.

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