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CELPIP Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

CELPIP Speaking Task 5 Sample Answer: School Textbook Distribution Method

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Your school is considering different ways to distribute textbooks to students. You need to choose the method that will be the most efficient. After making your decision, you’ll persuade your colleagues why your choice…

Choosing time
60 seconds
Preparation
60 seconds
Speaking
60 seconds

The question

Your school is considering different ways to distribute textbooks to students. You need to choose the method that will be the most efficient. After making your decision, you’ll persuade your colleagues why your choice is the best.

Option 1: Digital Textbooks

-Students access textbooks through an online platform

-Reduces the need for physical books, saving space and paper

-Accessible from any device with an internet connection

-Estimated cost: $8,000 for setup

-Expected completion time: 2 weeks

Option 2: Physical Textbooks

-Printed and distributed to students

-No need for an internet connection

-Easy to read and make notes on

-Estimated cost: $12,000 for setup

-Expected completion time: 3 weeks

Your Principal’s Choice:

-Rental system for textbooks

-Students borrow books for a semester

-Books need to be returned at the end of the semester

-Not as convenient as digital access

-Estimated cost: $7,000 for setup

-Expected completion time: 2 weeks

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

After carefully considering all the options, I strongly believe Digital Textbooks are the best choice for our school. Digital textbooks offer significant advantages in terms of accessibility, as students can access them from any device, whether at home or on the go. This convenience will encourage students to engage with their learning more effectively. Moreover, digital textbooks are environmentally friendly, reducing the need for physical printing and saving on storage space. While physical textbooks are a traditional option, they are more expensive to produce and distribute, and they require students to carry heavy books around. The rental system, although cost-effective, lacks the convenience of digital access, as students would need to return books and may not always have access to the materials they need. Considering cost, efficiency, and long-term benefits, Digital Textbooks are the best option for our school.

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Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

I believe Digital Textbooks are the best solution for our school. First, they can be accessed from any device with an internet connection, which means students can study wherever they are. They also reduce the need for paper and printing, making them more eco-friendly. The Physical Textbooks, while useful, are more costly to produce and distribute, and they take up space. The rental system is convenient but lacks the long-term benefits of digital access. Digital Textbooks are a more modern and efficient solution for our students.

86 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

I think the Digital Textbooks are the best choice. They are easy to use and students can read them from their phones or computers. Also, it saves money because we don’t need to print books. The Physical Textbooks cost more, and they are heavy to carry. The rental system is not good because students need to return the books. Digital Textbooks are the best option.

65 words

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