CELPIP Speaking Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation

CELPIP Speaking Task 6 Sample Answer: Neighbour’s Party Noise

By David

Your neighbor is hosting a party, and the noise is keeping you awake late at night.

Preparation

60 seconds

Speaking

60 seconds

Choice

Speak to person A or person B

The question

Your neighbor is hosting a party, and the noise is keeping you awake late at night.

Choose ONE: EITHER Talk to your neighbor and politely ask if they could lower the volume of the music. OR Talk to the building manager and explain that the party noise is disturbing your sleep and ask if they can intervene.

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

The noise from my neighbor’s party is making it hard for me to sleep, and I really need rest for tomorrow. I’ll approach them calmly and politely ask if they can lower the music, especially since it’s late at night. If they don’t comply, I may need to speak with the building manager to find a resolution, but I hope the issue can be resolved directly with the neighbor.

69 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

The noise from my neighbor’s party is really disturbing my sleep. I’m going to talk to them and ask if they can lower the volume of the music. I’ll be understanding but firm, as I need to get some rest.

40 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

I’m going to talk to my neighbor and ask them to turn the music down. It’s late, and I need to sleep. I’ll be polite, so they don’t get upset.

30 words

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