CELPIP: Speaking Tasks 5–8

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1. What is the last task in the CELPIP Speaking component?

   1. Giving Advice
   2. Describing an Unusual Situation
   3. Expressing Opinions
   4. Talking about a Personal Experience

2. You must explain a scheduling problem to your manager in Task 6. Which opening fits?

   1. Whatever, Friday is your problem.
   2. Do you have a minute? I need to talk about Friday's shift.
   3. Listen up, I'm not coming Friday.
   4. Hey, so like, Friday's not happening for me, okay? Deal with it.

3. A Task 8 prompt asks you to describe an object and ask your friend whether she wants one. What should you do?

   1. Describe it and skip the question
   2. Describe it and ask her the question
   3. Talk about your own day
   4. Only ask the question

4. Which phrase is a persuasive way to suggest an option in Task 5?

   1. Cabins are usually made of wood and have small kitchens.
   2. The cabin is a place to stay.
   3. Who really knows about cabins?
   4. Wouldn't it make more sense to choose the cabin?

5. Which phrase introduces a contrasting point when comparing two options?

   1. In addition,
   2. As a result of this,
   3. For example,
   4. On the other hand,

6. In Task 8 you describe a strange object by phone. Which description is most precise?

   1. It's round, bright yellow, and about the size of a basketball.
   2. It's a thing that is quite nice, really.
   3. It's very unusual and strange, you know.
   4. It's kind of like some stuff I have seen before somewhere, I think.

7. Which task name belongs to CELPIP Speaking Task 5?

   1. Making Predictions
   2. Describing a Scene
   3. Talking about a Personal Experience
   4. Comparing and Persuading

8. Which outline best organizes a Task 7 answer?

   1. Both sides of the issue, but with no clear position
   2. Opinion, reasons with examples, short conclusion
   3. A question, then silence
   4. Examples only, then a new topic

9. Which phrase softens a difficult request to a neighbour in Task 6?

   1. Would you mind keeping the music down after ten?
   2. Your loud music is ruining my life, so turn it off.
   3. Turn that music off right now.
   4. Stop being so selfish.

10. Which sentence helps a listener picture an unfamiliar object by comparison?

    1. It is hard to describe.
    2. It is something I saw.
    3. It is an object with several parts and a handle.
    4. It looks a bit like a teapot on wheels.

11. In Task 6, which sentence turns down a request tactfully?

    1. Why would you even ask me to do that?
    2. I'm really sorry, but I won't be able to help this time.
    3. That is honestly a terrible idea for me.
    4. No. You should go and ask somebody else to do it instead.

12. Which sentence compares two options effectively for Task 5?

    1. Both of them are buildings.
    2. I stayed in a hotel once before.
    3. The cabin has a roof, a few windows and a small porch out front.
    4. The cabin is cheaper than the hotel and closer to the lake.

13. Which sentence states an opinion clearly for Task 7?

    1. Some cities have bike lanes, and some cities do not.
    2. I saw a bike yesterday.
    3. In my opinion, cities should have more bike lanes.
    4. Bike lanes are painted green.

14. Which CELPIP Speaking task is Expressing Opinions?

    1. Task 7
    2. Task 6
    3. Task 4
    4. Task 2

15. Complete the comparison: 'The red sofa is ______ than the grey one.'

    1. more comfortable
    2. more comfortabler
    3. most comfortable
    4. comfortabler

16. Which sentence uses an idiom correctly?

    1. Setting up the tent was a cup of cake.
    2. Setting up the tent was a piece of cake.
    3. Setting up the tent was a slice of bread.
    4. Setting up the tent was a piece of pie.