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CELPIP Speaking Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation

CELPIP Speaking Task 6 Sample Answer: Noisy Home Repair Notification

By David

You're scheduling urgent repairs at your home that will involve loud noise from tools and workers during the day, potentially disturbing your neighbor who works from home. The repairs can't be postponed. You need to…

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

The question

You're scheduling urgent repairs at your home that will involve loud noise from tools and workers during the day, potentially disturbing your neighbor who works from home. The repairs can't be postponed. You need to inform them courteously.

Choice:

Talk to your neighbor and explain the necessity of the repairs while apologizing in advance and suggesting ways to minimize disruption.

OR

Talk to your neighbor and explain why the noise is unavoidable but offer compensation like a small gift for the inconvenience.

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

I thought it best to inform you personally about the upcoming repairs at my residence tomorrow, which unfortunately will involve some unavoidable noise from equipment and crew addressing a critical structural concern that demands immediate attention. Understanding that you work remotely and value a quiet environment, I extend my sincere apologies for the potential interruption and have coordinated with the contractors to confine the loudest activities to a two-hour window in the morning. To further mitigate any impact, I'm happy to offer noise-canceling headphones or even cover a coffee shop visit for you during that time. Your understanding is invaluable, and I'm committed to ensuring this is a one-off event while fostering our positive neighborhood dynamic.

116 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

Hello, I wanted to give you a heads-up about some scheduled repairs at my home tomorrow that might generate noise, as we're fixing an urgent issue with the plumbing. I know you work from home, so I apologize in advance for any disturbance and have asked the workers to keep it as brief as possible, aiming to wrap up by mid-afternoon. If it becomes too disruptive, perhaps you could use earplugs or step out—I'll even provide some if needed. Thanks for your patience; I appreciate good neighborly relations.

88 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

Hi neighbor, I have to tell you about some noisy repairs at my house tomorrow. It's for the roof, and it can't wait. Sorry if it bothers you. It should be done by evening. Let me know if it's too bad.

41 words

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