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CELPIP Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

CELPIP Speaking Task 5 Sample Answer: Using Meal Delivery Services vs. Dining Out at Restaurants

By David

You want to enjoy a nice meal after a long week. Should you order from a meal delivery app or go out to eat at a restaurant?

Choosing time
60 seconds
Preparation
60 seconds
Speaking
60 seconds

The question

You want to enjoy a nice meal after a long week. Should you order from a meal delivery app or go out to eat at a restaurant?

**Option 1:

-Meal Delivery Service

-Eat at home, very convenient

-No need to dress up or travel

-Food may get cold or not look as nice

-Delivery fee and tips

**Option 2:

-Dining Out at a Restaurant

-Freshly served food, nice atmosphere

-Social experience

-Need to make a reservation or wait

-More time and effort

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

Dining out gives you a break from home, lets you enjoy a special setting, and the food is always fresh.

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

Although dining out at a restaurant provides a great atmosphere and perfectly fresh meals, I find meal delivery services far more convenient after a busy week. I can relax at home, avoid traffic, and enjoy my favorite dishes without any effort. While the food might lose some quality during delivery, the comfort and time savings easily make up for it. For modern lifestyles, meal delivery is an ideal way to enjoy great food with minimal hassle.

76 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

Eating at a restaurant is nice for special events, but I prefer meal delivery. I can stay home and eat in my pajamas. It saves time and energy after a long week. Even if the food isn’t as fresh, the convenience is more important to me.

46 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

I like meal delivery. I can eat at home and relax. Restaurant food is fresh, but I don’t want to go out after work. Delivery is easier for me.

29 words

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