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CELPIP Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

CELPIP Speaking Task 5 Sample Answer: Streaming Music Services vs. Purchasing Music Albums

By David

You want to enjoy music regularly. Should you subscribe to a streaming music service or buy individual music albums?

Choosing time
60 seconds
Preparation
60 seconds
Speaking
60 seconds

The question

You want to enjoy music regularly. Should you subscribe to a streaming music service or buy individual music albums?

Option 1:

-Streaming Services

-Unlimited songs

-Personalized playlists

-Monthly fee ($10)

-Need internet access

**Option 2:

-Purchasing Albums

-Own music forever

-No monthly fees

-Limited to bought albums

-Pay for each album ($15 each)

***Alternative Choice (Your Friend’s Preference):

Purchasing albums means you own your music and can listen anytime without internet or extra monthly costs.

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

While owning music albums allows you to keep your favorite songs forever and listen without internet, streaming services offer far greater value for music lovers. For a low monthly fee, I have unlimited access to millions of tracks, discover new artists, and enjoy personalized playlists. The variety and convenience streaming provides simply outweigh the benefits of buying albums, making it the best option for enjoying music daily.

67 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

Even though buying albums means you own the music, I think streaming services are better. For a small fee, I can listen to thousands of songs and make my own playlists. I don’t have to buy every album. It’s much easier and gives me more choices.

46 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

I prefer streaming services. I can listen to any song, anytime. It is easy and not too expensive. Buying albums is good, but I want more music. Streaming is better for me.

32 words

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