CELPIP Speaking Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation

CELPIP Speaking Task 6 Sample Answer: Lost Wallet at Work

You lost your wallet at work, and it had important identification and some cash in it. You’ve checked everywhere, and it’s nowhere to be found.

Preparation

60 seconds

Speaking

60 seconds

Choice

Speak to person A or person B

The question

You lost your wallet at work, and it had important identification and some cash in it. You’ve checked everywhere, and it’s nowhere to be found.

Choose ONE: EITHER Talk to your manager and explain that you've lost your wallet and ask if anyone has found it or turned it in. OR Talk to a coworker and explain why you think the wallet may have been misplaced and that you’ll continue looking for it.

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

I’ve lost my wallet at work, and I’m worried because it contains important identification and some cash. I plan to speak with my manager and explain the situation to see if anyone has found it or handed it in. I’ll also ask the front desk or security if they’ve come across it. Meanwhile, I’ll continue searching around the office. If it’s not found, I may have to take additional steps like canceling my cards, but I’m hopeful it will turn up soon.

82 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

I’m pretty sure I lost my wallet at work, and I’m getting concerned. I’m going to talk to my manager and explain the situation. I’ll ask if anyone has found it or turned it in. It had some important things in it, so I want to make sure I recover it. I’ll also keep looking around the office, just in case.

61 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

I lost my wallet at work and I’m really worried. I’m going to talk to my manager and see if anyone found it. I’ve looked everywhere, and I don’t know where else to check. Hopefully, someone has seen it.

39 words

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