CELPIP Speaking Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation

CELPIP Speaking Task 8 Sample Answer: A Bench Adjusting Its Height When Someone Sits

You notice a bench that automatically adjusts its height to fit the person who sits on it. Describe how this bench works and looks to a friend.

Preparation

30 seconds

Speaking

60 seconds

Picture

An unusual object or situation

The question

You notice a bench that automatically adjusts its height to fit the person who sits on it. Describe how this bench works and looks to a friend.

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

I observed an ingenious bench that dynamically adjusts its height based on the individual who sits on it. Through sensors and mechanical adjustments, the seat elevates or lowers to provide ergonomic support tailored to the user’s stature. This adaptive design transforms a simple bench into a personalized seating experience.

49 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

There’s a bench that senses when someone sits and changes its height to match that person’s size. It makes sitting much more comfortable because the bench fits perfectly. It’s a smart and unusual piece of furniture.

36 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

The bench changes its height when someone sits on it. If you are tall, it gets higher; if you are short, it gets lower. It is very comfortable and different.

30 words

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