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CELPIP Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

CELPIP Speaking Task 5 Sample Answer: New Library Expansion

By David

Your city is considering expanding the local library, and two different expansion plans have been proposed. You need to decide which one is best for the community. After making your decision, you’ll persuade the library…

Choosing time
60 seconds
Preparation
60 seconds
Speaking
60 seconds

The question

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

Option 1: Digital Resource Hub

-Expands the library’s online resources, including e-books, audiobooks, and digital magazines

-Provides remote access for members to study, learn, and read

-Estimated cost: $20,000 for setup

-Expected completion time: 2 months

Option 2: Physical Expansion

-Adds more space for books, reading areas, and study rooms

-Increases the library’s capacity for physical materials

-Estimated cost: $30,000 for setup

-Expected completion time: 3 months

Your Library Board’s Choice:

-Community programs and workshops

-Focus on organizing events and programs for local residents

-Estimated cost: $15,000 for setup

-Expected completion time: 1 month

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

Although the Physical Expansion and community programs are valuable initiatives, I strongly believe that the Digital Resource Hub would be the most impactful expansion for our library. The increasing demand for digital resources means that offering e-books, audiobooks, and online learning materials will make the library more accessible and relevant to a wider audience. The Physical Expansion is more costly and requires significant space, which could be used more efficiently for digital services. The community programs, while enriching, do not address the broader needs of library users. The Digital Resource Hub represents a forward-thinking approach that will meet the evolving needs of our community.

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Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

I believe the Digital Resource Hub is the most effective option for our library’s expansion. With more people using digital devices, offering e-books and audiobooks will make the library’s resources more accessible to a wider audience. The Physical Expansion, while beneficial for those who prefer printed materials, requires more space and is more costly. The community programs are valuable, but they don’t address the growing need for digital access. The Digital Resource Hub is a modern solution that will cater to a larger group of library users.

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Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

I think the Digital Resource Hub is the best choice. It will help more people read books from home, and it doesn’t need as much space. The Physical Expansion is more expensive, and it needs more room. The community programs are good but don’t help everyone. The Digital Resource Hub is the best.

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