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CELPIP Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

CELPIP Speaking Task 5 Sample Answer: Office Team Building Activity

By David

Your company is planning a team-building activity, and two options have been proposed. You need to decide which one is best. After making your decision, you’ll persuade your manager why your choice is better.

Choosing time
60 seconds
Preparation
60 seconds
Speaking
60 seconds

The question

Your company is planning a team-building activity, and two options have been proposed. You need to decide which one is best. After making your decision, you’ll persuade your manager why your choice is better.

Option 1: Outdoor Adventure Challenge

-Includes activities like rock climbing, zip lining, and hiking

-Focuses on physical teamwork and overcoming challenges together

-Takes place in a natural outdoor environment

-Estimated cost: $10,000 for setup

-Expected completion time: 2 days

Option 2: Indoor Escape Room Experience

-Teams solve puzzles and challenges in themed rooms

-Requires problem-solving and collaboration

-Can be done indoors in a comfortable, climate-controlled environment

-Estimated cost: $6,000 for setup

Expected completion time: 1 day

Your Manager’s Choice:

-Group cooking class

-Everyone works together to prepare a meal

-Focus on communication and collaboration

-Estimated cost: $4,000 for setup

-Expected completion time: 1 day

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

While I understand the appeal of the Indoor Escape Room and the group cooking class, I strongly believe that the Outdoor Adventure Challenge is the most beneficial for our team-building activity. The challenge encourages both physical activity and teamwork in an exciting and motivating environment. Activities like rock climbing and hiking provide opportunities for employees to face challenges together, building trust and collaboration in a way that the other options cannot. The Escape Room, while a good option for problem-solving, doesn’t provide the same physical element that helps people connect on a deeper level. The cooking class, although fun, lacks the adventure and shared challenge that makes the Outdoor Adventure Challenge the superior choice for fostering strong team bonds.

119 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

I believe the Outdoor Adventure Challenge would be the best team-building activity. It will not only help team members bond through exciting and physically engaging activities like zip lining and hiking, but also encourage them to step outside their comfort zones. The Indoor Escape Room is interesting but lacks the physical aspect that promotes teamwork in a more dynamic way. The cooking class, while enjoyable, does not offer the same level of excitement and challenge that the Outdoor Adventure Challenge provides. Overall, the Outdoor Adventure Challenge is the best choice.

90 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

I think the Outdoor Adventure Challenge is the best choice. It’s exciting and has many fun activities like hiking and climbing. The Indoor Escape Room is good, but it is not as active. The cooking class is nice, but it’s not as interesting. The Outdoor Adventure Challenge will be more fun for everyone.

53 words

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