CELPIP Speaking Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation

CELPIP Speaking Task 8 Sample Answer: Unusual Flower Arrangement

You are at a friend’s house and notice a very unusual flower arrangement. Describe what it looks like and explain why it stands out.

Preparation

30 seconds

Speaking

60 seconds

Picture

An unusual object or situation

The question

CELPIP Speaking Task 8 practice picture: Unusual Flower Arrangement

You are at a friend’s house and notice a very unusual flower arrangement. Describe what it looks like and explain why it stands out.

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

Hi, I’m at my friend’s place, and I’ve just come across this incredibly unusual flower arrangement. The flowers are massive and come in a wide spectrum of colors, from deep reds to vibrant yellows. What really makes it stand out is the arrangement itself – the flowers are positioned in such an abstract way, almost as though they’re intertwined with each other. It’s definitely a bold, unconventional design that I’ve never seen before. It’s fascinating to look at. Have you ever come across something like this?

86 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

Hey, I’m at my friend’s house, and I just saw this really unique flower arrangement. The flowers are huge, and they come in all sorts of bright colors. What’s odd is that the flowers are arranged in a way I’ve never seen before, like they’re all mixed up and not in normal shapes. It’s definitely eye-catching. Have you ever seen a flower arrangement like this before?

66 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

I see flowers in house. The flowers are very big and have many colors. The flowers are in strange shape, not like normal flowers. I think it looks funny. I never see this before. Do you like flowers?

38 words

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