CELPIP Speaking Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation

CELPIP Speaking Task 8 Sample Answer: A Clock with Hands Running Backwards

By David

You see a clock whose hands are moving backwards instead of forwards. Describe this strange clock to someone.

Preparation

30 seconds

Speaking

60 seconds

Picture

An unusual object or situation

The question

You see a clock whose hands are moving backwards instead of forwards. Describe this strange clock to someone.

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

The clock presents a curious reversal of time, with its hands rotating counterclockwise instead of the conventional clockwise motion. This peculiar mechanism challenges the normal perception of time’s progression, creating a visually intriguing and thought-provoking display.

36 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

I noticed a clock where the hands move in the opposite direction, running backwards. It looks confusing because time usually moves forward, but this clock shows it going back.

29 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

The clock’s hands move backwards. It shows time going back instead of forward. It is very strange to watch.

19 words

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