CELPIP Speaking Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation

CELPIP Speaking Task 8 Sample Answer: A Treehouse Café

You visit a new café that’s built entirely inside a giant treehouse high above the ground. Describe the café to your friend and explain why it’s different from other places you’ve been to.

Preparation

30 seconds

Speaking

60 seconds

Picture

An unusual object or situation

The question

You visit a new café that’s built entirely inside a giant treehouse high above the ground. Describe the café to your friend and explain why it’s different from other places you’ve been to.

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

Hi, I just had the most unique experience at this new treehouse café. It’s constructed entirely within a massive tree, elevated several feet off the ground, and you access it by climbing a wooden ladder. Unlike any typical café, you’re surrounded by branches and leaves while you sip your coffee. It’s such a refreshing change from the usual indoor settings. Have you ever been to a spot like this?

69 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

Hey, I just visited this cool new café that’s built inside a treehouse. It’s way up in a big tree, and you climb a ladder to get there. It’s so different from regular cafés because you’re sitting high above the ground. Have you ever tried a place like that?

49 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

Hi! I go to café today. It’s in tree, very high. We sit up there. It’s not like normal café. Have you been to place like this?

27 words

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