Task 1: Giving Advice
- 1A Quieter Place to Study
- 2Advice for a First Neighbourhood Gathering
- 3Bringing More Residents to a Repair Afternoon
- 4Choosing a Community Activity
- 5Choosing a Reliable Winter Commute
- 6Choosing a Weekend Volunteer Role
- 7Finding a New Home for a Family Piano
- 8Finding a Quieter Place to Study
- 9Finding More Predictable Shifts
- 10Getting Help with Similar Prescription Containers
- 11Handling Copied Work Before a Group Deadline
- 12Handling Parcels for a Former Resident
- 13Helping a Child Feel Included at Recess
- 14Helping a Dog Settle While Its Owner Is at Work
- 15Helping a Friend Settle into a New Neighbourhood
- 16Helping Amira Settle into Cedar Harbour
- 17Helping an Employee Handle a Customer Recording
- 18Helping Priya Settle into a New Neighbourhood
- 19Helping Staff Adopt a Shared Booking Calendar
- 20Keeping Icy Front Steps Safe
- 21Keeping the Shared Driveway Clear
- 22Keeping Weekend Plans Affordable
- 23Making Grocery Bargains Worthwhile
- 24Making Room for Everyone at Condo Meetings
- 25Managing Too Many Volunteer Commitments
- 26Organizing Replacement Identification
- 27Planning a Shared Rental Search
- 28Preparing to Speak Up at a Medical Appointment
- 29Protecting Focus Time at Work
- 30Raising a Warehouse Safety Concern
- 31Responding to a Harsh Café Review
- 32Setting Limits on Borrowing Tools
Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience
- 1A Conversation After the Ceremony
- 2A Different Start to a Family Celebration
- 3A First Shift with a Surprise
- 4A Friend’s Argument That Stayed with You
- 5A Late Start on Skates
- 6A Memorable Community Workshop
- 7A Newspaper Behind the Wall
- 8A Point for the Other Team
- 9A Snowbank That Made People Stop
- 10Adapting When a Community Event Changed
- 11Agreeing on Rehearsal Hours
- 12An Overnight Travel Delay
- 13An Unexpected Turn on Stage
- 14An Unexpectedly Helpful Neighbour
- 15Encouragement After the Science Fair
- 16Finding a Hidden Water Leak
- 17Finding the Words to Ask for Help
- 18Hearing a Familiar Voice Again
- 19Helping a Volunteer Find Their Strengths
- 20Keeping the Counting Team Motivated
- 21Learning an Unfamiliar Task
- 22My First Iftar with a Neighbour
- 23Putting an Office Mistake Right
- 24Reaching a Savings Goal Together
- 25Returning a Lost Wallet
- 26The Unexpected Community Garden Mix-Up
- 27Whales Beyond the Shore
Task 3: Describing a Scene
- 1A Busy Afternoon at Cedarview Community Garden
- 2A Busy Afternoon at Maplebrook Community Garden
- 3A Busy Afternoon at Mapleview Community Garden
- 4A Busy Afternoon on Canal Trail
- 5A Busy Makers' Afternoon at the Library
- 6A Busy Morning at Mapleview Community Garden
- 7A Damp Morning at Mapleview Community Garden
- 8A Sudden Shower at a Community Market
- 9A Sunny Afternoon in a British Columbia Community Garden
- 10Describe Grandfather's Afternoon in the Lounge
- 11Describe Sylvie's Science Classroom
- 12Describe the Activity at the Boarding Gate
- 13Describe the Activity in the Clothing Shop
- 14Describe the Badminton Practice to Your Friend
- 15Describe the Bank Lobby to a Waiting Customer
- 16Describe the Café Counter to Your Coworker
- 17Describe the College Workshop in Action
- 18Describe the Computer Room to Your Colleague
- 19Describe the Confusion at the Seedling Swap
- 20Describe the Decorating in Progress
- 21Describe the Festival Preparations
- 22Describe the Meeting Room Setup
- 23Describe the Snow Clearing on Your Street
- 24Describe the Treatment Room Activity
- 25Describe the Warehouse Activity
- 26Describe the Work Around the Hall
- 27Explain the Activity Inside
- 28Give a Customer a View of the Produce Section
- 29Give Your Cousin a View of the Car Wash
- 30Give Your Coworker a View of the Donation Floor
- 31Give Your Neighbour a Courtyard View
- 32Neighbours Gardening at Cedarview
Task 4: Making Predictions
- 1A Rolling Stroller on a Windy Afternoon
- 2A Sudden Downpour at Mapleview Park
- 3A Sudden Gust at Mapleview Community Garden
- 4A Sudden Shower at Maple Hollow Park
- 5A Windy Afternoon at Mapleford Community Garden
- 6A Windy Afternoon at Mapleview Park
- 7An Apartment Move Hits a Delay
- 8An Outdoor Film Night Before Strong Wind
- 9Anticipate an Interruption to Listening Practice
- 10Anticipate the Next Few Moments
- 11Anticipate the Sprinkler's Effects
- 12Anticipate the Watermelon's Next Move
- 13Dark Clouds Over an Outdoor Book Sale
- 14Predict How Service Will Be Affected
- 15Predict How the Decorating Will Continue
- 16Predict How the Singalong Will Begin
- 17Predict How the Spill Will Affect Loading
- 18Predict How the Sweater Snag Will Be Resolved
- 19Predict the Crew's Next Moves
- 20Predict the Next Moments Around the Volcano
- 21Predict the Next Moments Before the Presentation
- 22Predict the Next Moments of Festival Setup
- 23Predict the Next Moments on the Courts
- 24Predict the Next Steps in the Makerspace
- 25Predict the Staff's Next Actions
- 26Predict What Follows the Plough's Arrival
- 27Predict What Happens After the Sudden Gust
- 28Predict What Happens Before Boarding
- 29Predict What Happens Before the Car Enters
- 30Predict Whether the Customer Retrieves the Card
- 31Predict Whether the Records Will Be Noticed
- 32Storm Clouds over Mapleview Park
Task 5: Comparing and Persuading
- 1A Welcome Event for New Neighbours
- 2Choosing a Birthday Cake for a Large Party
- 3Choosing a Bus Route to Work
- 4Choosing a Composting Method for a Small Yard
- 5Choosing a Daycare Placement
- 6Choosing a Family Phone Plan
- 7Choosing a Heating Upgrade for Your Neighbour
- 8Choosing a Moving Company
- 9Choosing a Packing-Station Layout
- 10Choosing a Rental Suite for Working from Home
- 11Choosing a Snow-Removal Contract
- 12Choosing a Used Car for Your First Winter
- 13Choosing a Venue for a Community Play
- 14Choosing a Walk-in Clinic for a Family
- 15Choosing a Wildlife Photography Outing
- 16Choosing an Apprenticeship Training Route
- 17Choosing Beginner Swimming Lessons
- 18Choosing Between Two Conversation Courses
- 19Choosing Hearing Aids for Your Mother
- 20Choosing Holiday Care for Your Aunt’s Cat
- 21Choosing Lunch Service for a Conference
- 22Choosing Seasonal Displays for a Shop
- 23Choosing Tenant Insurance After a Break-in
- 24Selecting a Venue for a Team Retreat
Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation
- 1A Difficult Conversation About Forklift Speed
- 2A Disagreement About the Community Room
- 3A Double-Booked Community Room
- 4A Loud Phone Call on the Bus
- 5A Neighbour's Repeated Parking Problem
- 6A Quiet Evening at Maple Court
- 7A School Photo Posted Without Permission
- 8An Invoice for Unfinished Cleaning
- 9Asking for Privacy at the Clinic
- 10Changing Your Child’s Lunchtime Routine
- 11Changing Your Moving-Day Promise
- 12Cleaning After Clocking Out
- 13Declining a Relative’s Loan Request
- 14Declining an Unexpected Weekend Shift
- 15Extra Repairs During a Painting Job
- 16Finding Storage for Your Mobility Scooter
- 17Getting Credit for Your Analysis
- 18Giving Your Mother Time to Answer
- 19Handling a Missed Community Room Booking
- 20Keeping Basketball Welcoming
- 21Keeping Your Dog’s Feeding Rules
- 22Outside Lunch at the Café
- 23Personal Comments at the Checkout
- 24Raising a Repeated Prescription Error
- 25Requesting a Different Interpreter
- 26Resolving a Noise Conflict Before an Interview
- 27Smoke Coming Through the Bedroom Vent
- 28Suggesting Qualified Help for Clients
- 29The Community Room Booking
- 30The Community Room Mix-Up
- 31The Rehearsal Room Conflict
Task 7: Expressing Opinions
- 1A Car-Free Community Street
- 2A Daily Quiet Hour at North Pine Community Centre
- 3A Later Start to the School Day
- 4A Paid Day for Community Service
- 5A Quiet Car on the Northern Pine Line
- 6A Quiet Hour at the Community Centre
- 7A Staffed Checkout Throughout the Day
- 8A Weekly Car-Free Evening
- 9An Annual Evacuation Drill for Condo Residents
- 10Community Approval for a Bank Closure
- 11Employee Input Before Warehouse Automation
- 12Employer Contributions to Nearby Childcare
- 13Fees for Missed Clinic Appointments
- 14Higher Menu Prices Instead of Tips
- 15Holiday Lights During Budget Cuts
- 16Keeping Cash at the Checkout
- 17Keeping Couples Together in Long-Term Care
- 18Lecture Attendance and Final Grades
- 19Moving Noisy Activities During Quiet Hour
- 20Parking Rates Based on Vehicle Weight
- 21Pausing Group Activities for a Quiet Hour
- 22Price Limits for Busy Moving Weekends
- 23Public Access to Contractors’ Inspection Records
- 24Public Funding for Professional Sports Stadiums
- 25Reward Points on Prescription Purchases
- 26Salary Ranges in Job Ads
- 27Seasonal Patios in Underused Parking Areas
- 28Should Major Community Events Include Free Transit?
- 29Should Maple Crossing Schedule a Quiet Hour?
- 30Volunteer Hours Before Graduation
- 31Voting at Sixteen in Municipal Elections
- 32Work Messages After Paid Hours
Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation
- 1A Bathtub Pulls into a Parking Space
- 2A Bed Race Across Campus
- 3A Bicycle on the Lake
- 4A Canoe at the Community Garden
- 5A Canoe Serving as a Café Counter
- 6A Cheque Across Three Counters
- 7A House Above the Worksite
- 8A Petition Down the Town Hall Steps
- 9A Railway Around the Conference Table
- 10A Red Carpet for a Goldfish
- 11A Robotic Goose Directing a Crosswalk
- 12A Strange Afternoon at Mapleview Pond
- 13A Surprising Afternoon at Cedarbrook Park
- 14A Surprising Afternoon at Mapleview Park
- 15A Watermelon on the Curling Ice
- 16An Unexpected Passenger at Cedar Point
- 17An Unexpected Passenger at Pinebrook Park
- 18An Unexpected Passenger in the Elevator
- 19An Unexpected Ride at Mapleview Park
- 20An Unusual Evening Wear Display
- 21At the Pharmacy Entrance
- 22Barefoot at an Elegant Restaurant
- 23Bees on a Courtyard Bicycle
- 24Cauliflowers in the Jewellery Cases
- 25Flags Above the Carton Maze
- 26Four Blue Booties at Reception
- 27Plants Inside the Washing Machines
- 28Shadows Pointing in Different Directions
- 29Speaking Task 8: A Bicycle-Bell Concert
- 30Speaking Task 8: A Canoe Made of Food Tins
- 31Speaking Task 8: Hollow Rolls in the Snow
- 32Speaking Task 8: Tiny Crossing Guards
PracticeSpeaking practice
Before you start
Task 8 · Describing an Unusual Situation
Read the task, plan while the preparation timer runs, then record your answer.
- Preparation
- 30 sec
- Response
- 60 sec
- The task appears when you start, and the preparation timer starts with it.
- In study mode you start the recording yourself. You can stop early, play it back, and record again before submitting.
Independent English-language practice material. This is not an official CELPIP question.
