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CELPIP Speaking Task 7: Expressing Opinions

CELPIP Speaking Task 7 Sample Answer: Digital Inheritance Rights

By David

Do you think people should have digital inheritance rights to their online accounts after they die? Why or why not?

Preparation
30 seconds
Speaking
90 seconds
Structure
Opinion, reasons, conclusion

The question

Do you think people should have digital inheritance rights to their online accounts after they die? Why or why not?

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

I believe that individuals should have digital inheritance rights to their online accounts after they pass away, and here’s why. First, as our lives become increasingly digital, our online accounts contain a wealth of personal information, from photographs to emails, to financial records. These accounts are often deeply tied to our identity, and it’s important for family members to be able to manage and access this information after a person’s death. Second, digital assets, such as social media profiles, can hold sentimental value and serve as a legacy. Ensuring that family members can access and preserve this content is important for honoring the deceased’s memory and wishes. Lastly, without digital inheritance rights, families may be left in a legal and bureaucratic limbo, unable to close accounts or retrieve essential documents. In conclusion, I think that granting digital inheritance rights would provide families with peace of mind and respect the digital legacy of the deceased.

154 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

Yes, I believe people should have digital inheritance rights to their online accounts after they die. First, digital accounts, like email and social media, contain important personal information and memories, such as photos and messages, which family members may want access to after the person passes away. Second, without clear digital inheritance rights, families may struggle to close accounts or retrieve important documents, causing unnecessary stress during an already difficult time. Finally, allowing digital inheritance rights could help ensure that digital legacies, such as online content or personal data, are passed on according to the person’s wishes. In conclusion, I think digital inheritance rights should be granted to family members to ensure that digital assets are properly managed after death.

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Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

Yes, I think people should have digital rights. If someone dies, their family can need their online things, like photos or email. It will help them have everything after someone is gone. So, I think it’s important to give digital rights.

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