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CELPIP Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

CELPIP Speaking Task 5 Sample Answer: Subscribing to Monthly Beauty Boxes vs. Shopping for Products as Needed

By David

You want to try new skincare and beauty products. Should you sign up for a monthly beauty box subscription or buy items whenever you need them?

Choosing time
60 seconds
Preparation
60 seconds
Speaking
60 seconds

The question

You want to try new skincare and beauty products. Should you sign up for a monthly beauty box subscription or buy items whenever you need them?

**Option 1:

-Monthly Beauty Box

-Discover new products each month

-Usually includes sample sizes

-Subscription cost every month

-May receive items you don’t use

**Option 2:

-Shopping as Needed

-Buy only what you want

-No commitment

-Can wait for sales or discounts

-Less variety to try

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

Shopping as needed is more practical—you control what you buy and don’t waste money on things you don’t like.

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

Although shopping as needed is cost-effective and lets you avoid unnecessary purchases, I strongly prefer monthly beauty boxes. The excitement of receiving new and trendy products each month makes skincare routines enjoyable. Subscriptions introduce me to unique brands and items I might never discover on my own, adding variety and innovation to my beauty regimen. The experience outweighs the occasional unused product, making beauty boxes my top pick.

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Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

Buying products as I need them gives me more control, but I enjoy beauty boxes more. They send surprises and help me find new brands I wouldn’t buy myself. Sometimes I don’t use everything, but it’s a fun way to try new things without much effort.

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Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

I think monthly beauty boxes are better. I get new products every month and can try many things. Buying only when I need is okay, but beauty boxes are more fun for me.

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