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CELPIP Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

CELPIP Speaking Task 5 Sample Answer: Office Lunch Room Upgrade

By David

Your company is planning to upgrade the office lunchroom. You have two options for the redesign. After making your decision, persuade your team why your choice is the better option.

Choosing time
60 seconds
Preparation
60 seconds
Speaking
60 seconds

The question

Your company is planning to upgrade the office lunchroom. You have two options for the redesign. After making your decision, persuade your team why your choice is the better option.

Option 1: Open-Plan Lunchroom

-Large, open space with shared dining tables

-Includes a coffee station, microwaves, and refrigerators

-Modern design with lots of natural light and plants

-Estimated cost: $10,000 for setup

-Expected completion time: 2 weeks

Option 2: Private, Small Dining Areas

-Divided into smaller, private spaces with individual tables

-Includes a vending machine and a small kitchenette for snacks

-More quiet and relaxing atmosphere for individual breaks

-Estimated cost: $12,000 for setup

-Expected completion time: 3 weeks

Your Team’s Choice:

-Maintaining the current lunchroom

-No changes to the current space

-No additional costs

-Estimated cost: $0

-Expected completion time: None

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

While the Private Dining Areas and maintaining the current lunchroom are both reasonable options, I strongly believe that the Open-Plan Lunchroom is the most beneficial choice. This layout fosters communication and interaction, which are essential for team morale and collaboration. The natural light, modern design, and addition of coffee stations and microwaves would significantly enhance the overall work environment, promoting a more positive and engaging space for employees. On the other hand, the Private Dining Areas could create a sense of isolation and may not accommodate the needs of the entire team effectively. Given the growing emphasis on collaborative workspaces and employee well-being, the Open-Plan Lunchroom is the superior choice.

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Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

I believe the Open-Plan Lunchroom would be the better option. The large, open space would encourage interaction between employees, which is important for team bonding and building a positive work culture. The modern design, with lots of natural light and plants, would also create a pleasant atmosphere for breaks. While the Private Dining Areas offer more quiet and privacy, they might make the lunchroom feel disconnected. Maintaining the current lunchroom would not improve the workplace environment. The Open-Plan Lunchroom will bring more value to the team.

86 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

I think the Open-Plan Lunchroom is the best choice. It has a big space, so everyone can eat together. It also has coffee and microwaves, which are important. The Private Dining Areas are too small, and people won’t be able to talk to each other. The current lunchroom is not good enough, and we need something new. The Open-Plan Lunchroom is the best.

63 words

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