CELPIP Speaking Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation

CELPIP Speaking Task 8 Sample Answer: A Lamppost Bending to Greet People Walking By

By David

You notice a lamppost that seems to bend down and “greet” people as they walk past. Describe this unusual lamppost.

Preparation

30 seconds

Speaking

60 seconds

Picture

An unusual object or situation

The question

You notice a lamppost that seems to bend down and “greet” people as they walk past. Describe this unusual lamppost.

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

I observed an extraordinary lamppost that, upon detecting pedestrians, bends gracefully as if to offer a polite greeting. This mechanical gesture imbues the urban environment with warmth and personality, transforming a typically static object into a dynamic participant in public interaction.

41 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

There is a lamppost that moves by bending down when people walk near it. It looks like it is greeting them in a friendly way. It is very unusual and makes the street feel welcoming.

35 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

The lamppost bends down like it is saying hello to people walking by. It looks very friendly and different from other lampposts.

22 words

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