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CELPIP Speaking Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation

CELPIP Speaking Task 6 Sample Answer: Bus Route Change

By David

There has been a recent change in the bus route, making your daily commute longer and more inconvenient. You want to address this issue.

Preparation
60 seconds
Speaking
60 seconds
Choice
Speak to person A or person B

The question

There has been a recent change in the bus route, making your daily commute longer and more inconvenient. You want to address this issue.

Choose ONE: EITHER Talk to the bus company and explain how the new route is affecting your commute and ask if there’s any possibility of adjusting the route.

OR Talk to a coworker and explain why you think the new bus route should be reconsidered by the bus company.

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

I’ve noticed that the recent change in the bus route has significantly impacted my commute, and I’m not alone in feeling this way. I plan to contact the bus company to formally express my concerns and explain how the new route is affecting daily passengers. I’ll ask if they could review the changes and consider a more efficient route that better serves the needs of commuters. It’s important that they take these concerns into account, as it could benefit many others as well.

83 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

The new bus route has definitely made my daily commute more challenging. I’m planning to contact the bus company and explain how it’s affecting me and other passengers. I’ll politely ask if there’s any chance of adjusting the route to make it more convenient. Hopefully, they’ll consider the feedback and make some changes.

53 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

I’m going to talk to the bus company and let them know the new route is making things harder for me. I’ll ask if they can change it back or find a better solution. It’s been a real inconvenience, and I hope they understand.

44 words

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