CELPIP Speaking Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation

CELPIP Speaking Task 6 Sample Answer: Library Study Room Time Extension

You’re studying in the library and the study room reservation is about to end, but you need more time to finish your work.

Preparation

60 seconds

Speaking

60 seconds

Choice

Speak to person A or person B

The question

You’re studying in the library and the study room reservation is about to end, but you need more time to finish your work.

Choose ONE: EITHER Talk to the librarian and explain why you need more time and ask if you can extend your reservation. OR Talk to a friend and explain why you think you should try to find a different place to continue studying.

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

I’m really focused on my work, and I’m not quite done yet. I’ll speak with the librarian to politely ask if it’s possible to extend my study room reservation for a bit longer. If they’re unable to accommodate my request, I’ll find a quiet area in the library to continue studying. I appreciate their help and hope they’ll consider giving me a little more time.

65 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

I’m almost finished with my work, but I need a little more time. I’ll ask the librarian if there’s any chance of extending my study room reservation. If they can’t extend it, I’ll look for another spot in the library or go somewhere else. Hopefully, they’ll understand.

47 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

I’m going to talk to the librarian and ask if I can stay longer. I really need more time to finish my work. I hope they’ll let me extend the reservation. If not, I’ll just find another place to study.

40 words

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