CELPIP Speaking Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation

CELPIP Speaking Task 8 Sample Answer: A Dog Walking on Two Legs Wearing Shoes

You notice a billboard that casts shadows of people walking past it, making it look like the shadows are part of the advertisement. Describe this unusual billboard.

Preparation

30 seconds

Speaking

60 seconds

Picture

An unusual object or situation

The question

CELPIP Speaking Task 8 practice picture: A Dog Walking on Two Legs Wearing Shoes

You notice a billboard that casts shadows of people walking past it, making it look like the shadows are part of the advertisement. Describe this unusual billboard.

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

I witnessed a remarkable scene where a dog ambulated bipedally, fully supported on its hind legs, while sporting a pair of shoes. This anthropomorphic behavior, paired with its attire, created a striking and almost surreal image that challenged conventional perceptions of animal movement.

43 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

There was a dog that walked upright on two legs, and it even wore shoes. It looked like a person walking a dog, but it was the dog itself walking like a person. It was really surprising to see.

39 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

I saw a dog walking on two legs. It wore shoes on its feet. It looked very funny and unusual.

20 words

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