CELPIP Speaking Task 5 Sample Answer: New Employee Training Location
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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…
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
161 words
Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8
117 words
Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5
84 words
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