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CELPIP Speaking Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation

CELPIP Speaking Task 6 Sample Answer: Losing a Friend's Concert Tickets

By David

You borrowed concert tickets from your friend for an event tonight, but you've misplaced them after a hectic day and can't find them despite searching everywhere. Your friend is excited about attending together and will…

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

The question

You borrowed concert tickets from your friend for an event tonight, but you've misplaced them after a hectic day and can't find them despite searching everywhere. Your friend is excited about attending together and will be disappointed. You must break the news honestly to preserve trust.

Choice:

Either

Talk to your friend and explain how the tickets were lost, apologizing and offering to buy replacements if available.

OR

Talk to your friend and explain the circumstances of the loss, suggesting you both check online for digital reissues or alternatives.

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

I need to come clean immediately—regrettably, the concert tickets you entrusted to me have gone missing despite my exhaustive search through bags, pockets, and the car, likely lost amid the chaos of my packed schedule today. I completely understand your anticipation for this event and how frustrating this must be, and I apologize profusely for my carelessness, as it undermines the excitement we shared. As a remedy, I'm prepared to purchase replacement tickets if they're still on sale, or alternatively, explore the venue's lost ticket policy for reissues. Let's collaborate on this right away to salvage the evening; your forgiveness would be invaluable, and I've learned to implement better safeguards for such items in the future.

116 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

I feel awful about this, but I have to tell you that I've misplaced the concert tickets—I turned my place upside down searching, but they must have slipped out during my errands this afternoon. I know how much you were looking forward to the show, and I'm truly sorry for the mix-up. To fix it, let's check if replacements are available online right now, and I'll cover the cost. If not, maybe we can find last-minute options. Your understanding means everything; I won't let this happen again.

87 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

Hey, I'm so sorry, but I lost the concert tickets you gave me. I looked everywhere, but they're gone. It happened because I was busy today. I'll try to buy new ones if I can. Please don't be mad.

39 words

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