CELPIP Speaking

Task 7 sample answers: Expressing Opinions

65 expressing opinions questions in the CELPIP format. Each one has a plan, useful vocabulary and three sample answers, around CLB 4–5, 7–8 and 11–12, with notes on what moves an answer from one level to the next. Give and support your opinion on a question, such as whether cities should ban cars downtown.

Questions

Solar Panels on New Buildings
This prompt asks whether all new homes and buildings should be required to have solar panels. The tricky part is that a simple yes ignores real Canadian limits like short winter days and housing costs, so a strong answer needs nuance.
Fines for Not Clearing Sidewalks
This prompt asks whether homeowners should be fined for not clearing the sidewalk in front of their homes. The tricky part is supporting fines without seeming unfair to seniors or people who physically cannot shovel.
Keeping Wild Animals in Zoos
The question asks whether zoos should keep large animals like elephants, polar bears and lions. A strong answer needs clear reasons and should admit the zoo side's points without losing its own position.
Parents Tracking Teenagers’ Phones
The question asks whether parents should track their teenagers' phones at all times. A strong answer must take a clear side on constant tracking while recognizing when tracking might be useful.
Limits on Short-Term Rentals
The question asks whether cities should limit short-term rentals for tourists. A strong answer must take a clear position and explain the housing issue while acknowledging the benefits of tourism.
Accountability of Celebrities for Promoting Unhealthy Diets
Explain whether celebrities should be responsible for the effects of promoting unhealthy diets. Think about influence, public health, and freedom of choice.
Age Verification on Social Media Platforms
Do you think social media companies should ask users for government ID to verify their age? Explain your opinion, considering safety, privacy, and access.
AI Creating Art Independently
Do you think AI should have the freedom to create art on its own? Share your opinion and explain how AI art might affect creativity, artists, and society.
AI-Generated Art and Copyright Protection
Discuss whether art created by artificial intelligence should be eligible for copyright protection. Consider originality, authorship, and legal implications.
Anonymous Online Comments
Do you think people should be allowed to post anonymous comments online? Why or why not?
Banning Cryptocurrency Mining Due to Energy Use
Give your opinion on whether governments should prohibit cryptocurrency mining because of its high energy consumption. Consider environmental effects and economic benefits.
Banning Plastic Surgery for Minors Globally
Do you support a worldwide ban on plastic surgery for individuals under 18? Discuss ethical and health considerations.
Climate Change as the Most Urgent Global Crisis
Do you think climate change is the biggest global problem today? Explain your opinion, considering its effects on the environment, economy, and people.
Cultural Exchange Programs in Canadian Universities
Do you think cultural exchange programs should be offered more in Canadian universities? Why or why not?
Digital Device Usage in Classrooms
Do you think digital devices should be allowed in classrooms? Why or why not?
Digital Inheritance Rights
Do you think people should have digital inheritance rights to their online accounts after they die? Why or why not?
Do you think voting should be mandatory for all eligible citizens?
Do you think voting should be compulsory for all eligible voters? Explain your opinion, considering how mandatory voting might affect democracy, citizen participation, and political awareness.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Do you think more electric vehicle charging stations should be built in your country? Why or why not?
Electric Vehicles Replacing Gasoline Cars by 2050
Do you think gasoline cars will disappear by 2050 and electric vehicles will take over? Explain your view, considering technology, environment, and infrastructure.
Eliminating Homework from Schools
Do you think schools should stop giving homework to students? Explain your opinion, considering the effects of homework on learning, stress, and family time.
Environmental Impact Fees for Single-Use Items
Do you think there should be a fee for using single-use items, like plastic bags and straws? Why or why not?
Ethics of Social Credit Systems
Do you think social credit systems, like those used in some countries, are ethical? Discuss privacy, fairness, and social control.
Everyday Life with Augmented Reality VR Headsets
Discuss whether you think virtual reality headsets that augment reality will become part of everyday life. Consider benefits and potential challenges.
Expanding Nuclear Energy as a Clean Power Source
Express your opinion on whether nuclear energy should be developed further as a clean source of power. Consider safety, environmental impact, and energy needs in your response.
Free Public Transportation
Should buses, trains, and other public transportation be free for all people to use? Explain your opinion, thinking about how it could affect people’s lives, the environment, and city budgets.
Free Public Transportation in Major Cities
Share your opinion on whether public transit should be free in all large cities. Consider access, environment, and financial implications.
Gender-Neutral Product Marketing
Do you think companies should market products in a gender-neutral way? Why or why not?
Government Subsidies for Electric Bicycles
Discuss whether governments should provide financial support for commuters to buy electric bicycles. Consider benefits for traffic, environment, and public health.
Government Surveillance for National Security
Should the government use surveillance, like monitoring communications, to protect national security? Explain your opinion, thinking about how it could help keep people safe and how it might affect personal privacy.
Healthcare Volunteering
Should healthcare professionals be required to volunteer in their communities? Explain your reasoning, considering the benefits or drawbacks for both the professionals and the community.
History Education and Focus on Wars
Express your opinion on whether school history classes emphasize wars too much. Think about balance in topics and student interest.
Homeschooling vs. Traditional Public Schools
Do you think homeschooling is a better way to learn compared to public schools? Explain your opinion, considering learning quality, social skills, and flexibility.
Importance of Renewable Energy Subsidies vs. Fossil Fuels
Express your opinion on whether subsidies for renewable energy are more important than those for fossil fuels. Explain why.
Investment in Renewable Energy
Should your country put more money into renewable energy, like solar or wind power? Explain your opinion, considering how it could affect the environment, economy, and energy needs.
Legalizing Euthanasia for Terminally Ill Patients
Do you think euthanasia (assisted dying) should be allowed for people who are terminally ill? Explain your opinion, considering ethics, patient rights, and medical care.
Mandated Nap Time at Work
Do you think employers should mandate nap time at work? Why or why not?
Mandatory Mental Health Education
Do you think a Universal Basic Income should be implemented in your country? Why or why not?
Mandatory Recycling Programs
Do you think recycling should be mandatory for everyone in your country? Why or why not?
Mandatory Voting for All Eligible Citizens
Do you think voting should be compulsory for all eligible voters? Explain your opinion, considering how mandatory voting might affect democracy, citizen participation, and political awareness.
Medical Tourism in Canada
Do you think medical tourism is a good idea for Canada? Why or why not?
Meditation as a Required Subject in Elementary Schools
Do you think meditation should be mandatory for young students in elementary school? Discuss benefits and possible challenges.
Music Streaming Platforms and Artist Compensation
Do you think music streaming platforms should pay artists more for their music? Why or why not?
Online Dating Apps and Romantic Relationships
Share your opinion on whether online dating apps have improved or worsened romantic relationships. Consider communication, expectations, and social dynamics.
Parental Monitoring of Children’s Internet Usage
Do you think parents should monitor their children’s internet usage? Why or why not?
Portable Electronic Device Usage in Hospitals
Do you think hospitals should allow the use of portable electronic devices like smartphones in patient areas? Why or why not?
Prohibiting Animal Testing for Cosmetics Globally
Do you think animal testing for cosmetic products should be banned worldwide? Discuss ethical concerns and alternative methods.
Promoting Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Should your country push for more people to use electric vehicles (EVs)? Explain your opinion, considering how EVs could impact the environment, energy use, and transportation.
Public Transportation for Tourism
Do you think public transportation should be free for tourists in major cities? Why or why not?
Recognition of Professional Esports Players
Discuss whether professional esports players should receive the same recognition and respect as traditional athletes. Consider skill, popularity, and cultural impact.
Reducing Global Meat Production for the Environment
Do you think the world should cut down meat production to protect the environment? Explain your opinion, considering environmental impact, health, and food security.
Remote Work for All Jobs
Should every job offer the option to work from home? Explain your opinion, thinking about which jobs can or cannot be done remotely and how working from home might affect workers and businesses.
Restricting Space Tourism to Protect the Environment
Discuss whether space tourism should be limited or controlled to prevent environmental damage. Consider carbon emissions and the future of space travel.
Road Safety Education
Do you think road safety education should be mandatory in schools? Why or why not?
Safety of Genetically Modified Foods for Long-Term Consumption
Do you think eating genetically modified (GM) foods is safe for people in the long term? Explain your opinion, considering health, environment, and food supply.
Self-Driving Trucks and Unemployment in Logistics
Discuss whether autonomous trucks will solve or worsen job loss in the logistics sector. Provide reasons.
Shopping Return Period Standardization
Do you think stores should standardize the return period for items? Why or why not?
Single-Sex Schools and Academic Outcomes
Share your thoughts on whether single-sex schools contribute to better academic results compared to coeducational schools. Include points about learning environment and social development.
Social Media Age Restrictions
Should there be a minimum age for using social media? Explain your opinion, thinking about how social media might affect young people’s safety, mental health, and daily lives.
Taxing Fast Fashion Brands for Environmental Impact
Do you think fast fashion companies should pay extra taxes because of their harm to the environment? Explain your reasoning.
The Influence of Video Games on Youth
Should young people play video games? Explain your opinion, thinking about how video games might help or harm their skills, health, and social life.
Universal Basic Income (UBI)
Do you think a Universal Basic Income should be implemented in your country? Why or why not?
Virtual Reality in Education
Do you think virtual reality (VR) should be used in schools for teaching and learning? Why or why not?
Winter Sports Access Programs
Winter sports programs, like skating, skiing, or hockey, can be expensive. Do you think low-income families should get financial help to afford these programs for their kids? Why or why not?
Youth Sport Participation Fees
Do you think sports participation fees for youth should be reduced or eliminated? Why or why not?
Zero-Waste Grocery Stores
Do you think zero-waste grocery stores are a good idea? Why or why not?

How to use these samples

Read the question and answer it yourself first, within the real time limit.
Compare your answer with the Good and Excellent samples. Look at structure and detail, not just words.
Read the notes under each level and pick one thing to change in your next attempt.
Learn the format and template on the Task 7 guide.

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