CELPIP Speaking Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation

CELPIP Speaking Task 8 Sample Answer: A Shop Display Rearranging Itself Overnight

You visit a shop in the morning and notice that the display window has completely rearranged itself overnight without anyone touching it. Describe this mysterious event to a friend.

Preparation

30 seconds

Speaking

60 seconds

Picture

An unusual object or situation

The question

You visit a shop in the morning and notice that the display window has completely rearranged itself overnight without anyone touching it. Describe this mysterious event to a friend.

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

When I visited a shop this morning, I was surprised to find that the entire display window had been mysteriously rearranged overnight. The products were positioned in an entirely new layout, with no signs of human intervention. It was as if the display had come to life and organized itself while everyone was asleep. This strange occurrence was both intriguing and baffling.

62 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

This morning, I saw a shop window display that was completely different from the day before. The items were moved and arranged in a new way, but no one was around to do it. It looked like the display had rearranged itself overnight. It was really mysterious.

47 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

I went to a shop, and the display was different from before. It looked like it moved by itself because no one was there to change it. It was very strange.

31 words

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