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CELPIP Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

CELPIP Speaking Task 5 Sample Answer: Watching Movies at Home vs. Going to the Cinema

By David

You and your friends want to plan a movie night. You can either watch a new movie at home or go to the cinema.

Choosing time
60 seconds
Preparation
60 seconds
Speaking
60 seconds

The question

You and your friends want to plan a movie night. You can either watch a new movie at home or go to the cinema.

**Option 1: Watching at Home

-Unlimited snacks

-Pause/rewind anytime

-Comfortable seating

-No ticket cost

**Option 2: Going to the Cinema

-Big screen, surround sound

-Latest releases

-Movie experience with crowd

-Tickets: $15 per person

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

Going to the cinema for the big-screen experience, better sound, and the excitement of seeing new movies first.

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

While the cinema provides an impressive audio-visual experience and the excitement of seeing new releases, I find watching movies at home much more convenient and cost-effective. At home, we can enjoy unlimited snacks, sit comfortably, and pause the movie whenever we want. There’s no pressure from noisy crowds or expensive tickets. This flexibility, combined with significant savings, makes watching movies at home the ideal choice for a fun, relaxed movie night with friends

73 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

Even though the cinema offers a big screen and the latest movies, I prefer watching movies at home. It’s more comfortable, and we can eat whatever snacks we like without spending extra money. If we need a break, we can pause the movie, which is not possible in the cinema. It’s also much cheaper, so I believe watching at home is a better choice

64 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

I like watching movies at home. I can eat any snacks I want and sit where I want. It is cheap because we don’t buy tickets. We can stop the movie any time. Cinema is nice, but it costs more. So I think watching at home is better

48 words

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