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CELPIP Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

CELPIP Speaking Task 5 Sample Answer: New Employee Training Location

By David

Your company is opening a new office, and you've been asked to choose between two potential locations for the new employee training sessions. After selecting your preferred option, you’ll need to persuade your…

Choosing time
60 seconds
Preparation
60 seconds
Speaking
60 seconds

The question

Your company is opening a new office, and you've been asked to choose between two potential locations for the new employee training sessions. After selecting your preferred option, you’ll need to persuade your supervisor why your choice is the best.

Option 1: Downtown Office Building

-Located in the heart of the city with easy access to public transportation

-Modern facilities with large conference rooms and break areas

-Close to restaurants, shops, and other amenities

-Estimated cost: $15,000 for setup

-Expected completion time: 2 weeks

Option 2: Suburban Business Center

-Located outside the city, quieter and more private

-Spacious, open rooms suitable for group training

-Parking available, but limited public transportation access

-Estimated cost: $12,000 for setup

-Expected completion time: 3 weeks

Your Supervisor’s Choice:

-A local coworking space

-Flexible space but higher rental costs

-Limited privacy for training sessions

-Estimated cost: $20,000 for setup

-Expected completion time: 1 week

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

I understand your preference for the Suburban Business Center, but I am confident the Downtown Office Building would be the better choice for our training sessions. The key advantage of the Downtown Office is its central location, which offers easy access to public transportation, ensuring all employees can attend without hassle. In contrast, the Suburban location, while quieter, has limited access to public transport, making it inconvenient for those who rely on it. Additionally, the Downtown Office has modern facilities, including large conference rooms and break areas, which would significantly enhance the training experience. The Suburban Business Center may offer more space, but it lacks the convenience and amenities that our employees need. Furthermore, while the coworking space is a flexible option, it comes with a high price tag and limited privacy, which makes it unsuitable for our needs. Considering the accessibility, facilities, and cost, I am confident the Downtown Office Building is the optimal choice for our employee training sessions.

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Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

While the Suburban Business Center has its merits, I believe the Downtown Office Building would be the most practical option for our employee training sessions. First, its central location provides easy access for everyone through public transportation, which is essential for employees who do not drive. Additionally, the Downtown Office offers modern conference rooms and break areas, which create a comfortable and productive environment for training. The Suburban location may be quieter, but its limited public transportation access makes it less convenient. Lastly, while the coworking space may be flexible, its high cost and lack of privacy for training sessions make it less ideal. The Downtown Office Building strikes the perfect balance of accessibility, cost, and facilities.

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Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

I think the Downtown Office Building is the best choice. It is in the middle of the city, so it’s easy for everyone to get there using public transport. It also has big rooms for meetings and places to relax during breaks. The Suburban Business Center is far away, and it’s hard for people to get there. Also, the coworking space is too expensive and doesn’t have privacy. The Downtown Office is much better because it’s central, cheap, and has all the right facilities.

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