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CELPIP Speaking Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation

CELPIP Speaking Task 6 Sample Answer: Delayed Exam Results for Student

By David

As an instructor, you've promised exam results by today, but grading is delayed due to a high volume of submissions and technical issues. The student is anxious about their performance for future planning. You need to…

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

The question

As an instructor, you've promised exam results by today, but grading is delayed due to a high volume of submissions and technical issues. The student is anxious about their performance for future planning. You need to explain reassuringly.

Choice:

Either

Talk to the student and explain the grading backlog, providing a new release date and offering preliminary feedback.

OR

Talk to the student and explain the technical glitches, suggesting they review study materials in the meantime.

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

I appreciate your patience regarding the exam results—unfortunately, they've been delayed owing to an overwhelming influx of assessments combined with intermittent technical hurdles in our evaluation platform, which has slowed the process to ensure accuracy. I recognize the anxiety this prolongs, especially as it impacts your academic trajectory, and I extend my sincere apologies for not meeting the initial timeline. To alleviate concerns, expect full disclosure by Friday next week, and meanwhile, I'm available for a one-on-one session to discuss your self-assessment or provide targeted resources. This commitment to thoroughness ultimately benefits your growth, and your understanding is valued.

99 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

I wanted to update you that the exam results are taking longer than anticipated due to an unusually high number of submissions and some system glitches in our grading software. I know you're eager for feedback to plan ahead, and I apologize for the wait. We'll aim to release them by mid-next week, and in the interim, I can share general insights on common areas of improvement. Feel free to reach out with questions.

74 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

Hi, your exam results are delayed a bit. We have too many to grade right now. Sorry for that. They should be out next week. Keep studying.

27 words

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