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CELPIP Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

CELPIP Speaking Task 5 Sample Answer: Taking Guided Tours vs. Exploring Independently While Traveling

By David

On your upcoming trip, you can either join a guided tour or explore the city on your own.

Choosing time
60 seconds
Preparation
60 seconds
Speaking
60 seconds

The question

On your upcoming trip, you can either join a guided tour or explore the city on your own.

**Option 1:

-Guided Tour

-Professional guide

-Fixed schedule

-Visit top attractions

-Group travel

**Option 2:

-Explore Independently

-Flexible schedule

-Choose your own attractions

-Discover hidden gems

-Travel at your own pace

**Alternative Choice (Your Travel Partner’s Preference):

Guided tours are well-organized, informative, and ensure you see all the important sights without getting lost.

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

Guided tours do offer valuable information and the security of an organized schedule, but I believe exploring independently offers a richer travel experience. You can tailor your day to your interests, discover unique spots off the tourist trail, and immerse yourself more deeply in the local culture. The flexibility and sense of adventure far outweigh the structured approach of guided tours, making independent exploration the superior option.

67 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

While guided tours are organized and you learn a lot, I prefer to explore on my own. I can make my own schedule, find interesting places that tours don’t show, and travel at my own speed. It’s more exciting and personal for me, so independent travel is better

48 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

I choose to explore by myself. I can go anywhere I want and stay as long as I like. Guided tours are good, but I want more freedom. So, I think exploring alone is better.

35 words

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