CELPIP Speaking Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation

CELPIP Speaking Task 8 Sample Answer: Quirky Robot in a Mall

While shopping at a mall, you notice a robot that appears to be assisting customers in an unusual, almost human-like manner. Describe the robot and explain what makes its behavior so intriguing.

Preparation

30 seconds

Speaking

60 seconds

Picture

An unusual object or situation

The question

While shopping at a mall, you notice a robot that appears to be assisting customers in an unusual, almost human-like manner. Describe the robot and explain what makes its behavior so intriguing.

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

Hi, I’m at the mall and encountered an extraordinary robot that is interacting with shoppers in a surprisingly human manner. It not only provides assistance by speaking and gesturing but also seems to exhibit a degree of empathy in its interactions. This blend of technology and human-like behavior is both innovative and captivating. Have you witnessed technology being used in such an engaging way?

64 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

Hey, I’m at the mall and just noticed a robot that seems to be assisting customers in a very human-like way. It talks, moves around, and even gestures when helping people find things. It’s definitely unusual. Have you ever seen a robot acting like that?

45 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

Hi, I am in a mall and saw a robot. It is helping people like a person. It talks and moves. It is very funny and strange. Have you seen one?

31 words

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