CELPIP Speaking Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation

CELPIP Speaking Task 6 Sample Answer: Late Delivery of Furniture

By David

Your furniture order was supposed to arrive today, but the delivery is late.

Preparation

60 seconds

Speaking

60 seconds

Choice

Speak to person A or person B

The question

Your furniture order was supposed to arrive today, but the delivery is late.

Choose ONE: EITHER Talk to the delivery company and ask when your furniture will be delivered. OR Talk to a friend and explain why you think the delivery company should do a better job with their time management.

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

I’m concerned because my furniture delivery was supposed to arrive today, but there’s been no sign of it. I’ll reach out to the delivery company and politely ask for an update on the status of my order. If they are experiencing delays, I’ll ask when I can expect the delivery. I’ll also provide feedback to them, suggesting they improve their time management to prevent delays in the future.

68 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

I was expecting my furniture delivery today, but it hasn’t arrived yet. I’m going to contact the delivery company to ask when it will be delivered. It’s frustrating, but I hope they can give me an accurate update on the situation.

41 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

I’ll call the delivery company and ask when my furniture will arrive. They said it would come today, but it’s late. I hope they can give me an update

29 words

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