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CELPIP Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

CELPIP Speaking Task 5 Sample Answer: New Public Park Design

By David

Your city is planning to redesign a public park. You’ve been given two design options. You need to decide which one is best for the community. After making your choice, you will persuade your city council why your…

Choosing time
60 seconds
Preparation
60 seconds
Speaking
60 seconds

The question

Your city is planning to redesign a public park. You’ve been given two design options. You need to decide which one is best for the community. After making your choice, you will persuade your city council why your choice is the better option.

Option 1: Eco-Friendly Park Design

-Focus on sustainability with a community garden, solar-powered lights, and rainwater harvesting

-Features walking trails, picnic areas, and space for outdoor fitness activities

-Uses recycled materials in the design

-Estimated cost: $50,000 for setup

-Expected completion time: 3 months

Option 2: Adventure Park Design

-Includes playgrounds, zip lines, climbing walls, and water slides

-Designed to attract families with children and thrill-seekers

-Offers recreational activities for all age groups

-Estimated cost: $75,000 for setup

-Expected completion time: 4 months

Your City Council’s Choice:

-Traditional park with open lawns and a few benches

-Simple design with no special features

-Cost-effective and quick to build

-Estimated cost: $30,000 for setup

-Expected completion time: 2 months

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

While I understand the appeal of the Adventure Park, I am confident that the Eco-Friendly Park Design is the better choice for our community. The Eco-Friendly design offers numerous long-term benefits, including sustainability, energy efficiency with solar-powered lights, and community involvement through gardening. It aligns with our city's goals of promoting environmental awareness. On the other hand, while the Adventure Park offers exciting activities, its higher cost and maintenance requirements would place a significant strain on the budget. The Traditional Park, although cost-effective, lacks the modern features that would engage the community. Given the rising demand for eco-conscious initiatives, the Eco-Friendly Park Design is the best investment for the future.

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Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

I believe the Eco-Friendly Park Design is the best choice for our community. It focuses on sustainability, with features like a community garden and solar-powered lights, which are both environmentally friendly and cost-effective in the long run. While the Adventure Park offers exciting activities, its high cost and maintenance might be challenging. The Traditional Park is too basic and lacks features that would appeal to a wider audience. The Eco-Friendly Park will be a modern and sustainable space that everyone can enjoy.

82 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

I think the Eco-Friendly Park Design is the best option. It is good for the environment and has features like a community garden and solar lights. The Adventure Park is too expensive, and it may not be good for nature. The Traditional Park is not interesting and will not attract many people. The Eco-Friendly Park is better because it is both useful and good for the environment.

67 words

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