CELPIP PREPARATION MATERIAL
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Reading
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Task Five
Task Six
Task Seven
Task Eight
Listening
Writing Practice
Task One
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Write a letter in about 150 - 200 words to the manager of the Football club. Your email should do the following things: • Introduce yourself first • Explain what experience and special skills you have • Tell him/her when you think you could start
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Write an email to the HR department of your company in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things: • Who harassed you and their relationship to you • When each instance occurred-date, time, and location • What tangible evidence do you have of the situation?
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Write an email to the website support department in about 150 - 200 words. Your email should do the following things: • What you purchased and when. Exactly how it is different from the website description. How you would like the company to fix the problem.
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Write an email to the website support department in about 150 - 200 words. Your email should do the following things: • What you purchased and when. • Exactly how it is different from the website description. • How you would like the company to fix the problem.
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Write an email to the bookseller in about 150 - 200 words. Your email should do the following things: • Complain about service of the online site • State about the urgency for the latest edition
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Write an email to the website support department in about 150 - 200 words. Your email should do the following things: • Provide details of your flight • Claims compensation for the lost luggage
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Write an email to the website support department in about 150 - 200 words. Your email should do the following things: • What you purchased and when. • Exactly how it is different from the website description. • How you would like the company to fix the problem.
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Write an email to the website support department in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things: What you purchased and when. Exactly how it is different from the website description. How you would like the company to fix the problem.
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Write an email to the manager of the hotel in about 150 - 200 words. Your email should do the following things: • Request him to provide the details of the hotel • Write about the of room and any special needs or request such as a smoking or nonsmoking room
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Write a letter to Manager of your insurance company in about 150 - 200 Words. Your email Should do the following things . Why you are writing to him • Why you cannot pay the rent. • Why you cannot pay the rent.
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Write an email to the bookseller in about 150 - 200 words. Your email should do the following things: • Complain about service of the online site. • State about the urgency for the latest edition.
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Write an email to the Director of the Zoological park in about 150 - 200 work. Your email should do the following things: • Give a description of the incident • Complain about the Short fencing • Show your concern for the safety of the visit
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Write an email to the Airline in about 150 - 200 words. Your email should do the following things: • Problem faced by regular passengers • Complain about the poor service
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Write an email to the restaurant’s manager in about 150 - 200 words. Your email should do the following things: • State what problems you had with the food you ordered. • Complain about the service. • Describe how you want the restaurant to resolve the problem to your satisfaction.
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Write an email the website support department in about 150 - 200 Words. Your email should do the following information: • What you purchased And when. • Exactly how it is different from the website description. • How you would like the company to fix the problem.
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Write an email to the bookseller in about 150 - 200 words. Your email should do the following things: • Complain about the service of the online site • State about the urgency for the latest edition
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Write an email to the website support department in about 150 - 200 words. Your email should do the following things: • What you purchased and when. • Exactly how it is different to the website description. • How you would like the company to fix the problem.
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Write an email to the Director of the Zoological Park in about 150 - 200 words. Your email should do the following things: • Give a description of the incident • Complain about the short fencing • Show your concern for the safety of the visitors
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Write an email to the bookseller in about 150 - 200 words. Your email should do the following things: • Complain about service of the online site • State about the urgency for the latest edition
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Write a letter to your friend about the summer camp: • Ask your friend about the night clubs in that city. • Request your friend to arrange a weekend party for your friends accompanying you.
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Write an email to the Airline in about 150 - 200 words. Your email should do the following things: • Problems faced by regular passengers. • Complain about the poor service.
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Write an email to the restaurant's manager in about 150 - 200 words. Your email should do the following things: • State what problems you had with the food you ordered. • Complain about the service. • Describe how you want the restaurant to resolve the problem to your satisfaction
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Write a letter to your friend about an educational tour organized by your institution: • Ask your friend about the tourist place in around the city. • Request your friend to arrange a weekend party for your classmates accompanying you.
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Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company in about 150 - 200 words. Your email should do the following things. • describe the item you lost. • how you lost it. • what you would like the insurance company to do for you.
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Write an email to the restaurant's manager in about 150 - 200 words. Your email should do the following things: • State what problems you had with the food you ordered. • Complain about the service. • Describe how you want the restaurant to resolve the problem to your satisfaction.
Task Two
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You live in a small city. A local internet service provider is planning to launch 5G technology in your area. Company is conducting a survey to know public opinion
Telecommunication company survey: Option A: Company should launch 5G for better communication services. Option B: Introduction of 5G means more expensive internet services.
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You live in a small town of 10,000 people. A large green area in the center of town is undeveloped. The city has sent out an opinion survey to see what residents would like to have built-in that area.
City Development Survey : Option A: Shopping • Complex: This shopping mall would include restaurants, a large supermarket, and a movie theater. Option B: Recreational • Park: This park would include a sports complex, a large green area, and a small petting zoo.
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Your city traffic department is conducting a survey to bring in revolutionary changes in the traffic management. The department has sent out an opinion survey to see what residents feel about the given options
Traffic Management Survey : • Option A: Department should issue more tickets with heavy plenties. • Option B: Department should Organize traffic awareness programmes on a regular basis.
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Your city is planning to develop new sports complex. The city has sent out an opinion survey to see what residents would like to have built in that area
Sports Complex development survey: • Option A: Athletic tracks and supports Complex: Sports complex will mainly provide facilities to Athletes. • Option B: Baseball ground: Authorities will develop ground with a good sitting capacity
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Your university is conducting a survey to know how many work hours should be permitted to students in a week's time. The University has sent out an opinion survey to see what students think about it.
Weekly working hours for Students Survey : • Option A: Less than 15 hours per week in a single job. • Option B: More than 20 hours per week with all multiple jobs hours added
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​A local news paper is conducting a survey to know whether their paper should have more news or more discounts and offers
Local News Paper Survey : • Option A: Your newspaper should have more Local and International news, then discount coupons, etc. • Option B: You think you can access news online but you need more of Discount coupons and offers section.
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You live in a small city. City administration is planning to allocate funds for two possible projects
Your City is funding ONE of the given projects : • Option A: Bike Lanes: Planning to build new separate lanes for bikers • Option B: Renovate gym: Planning to add a swimming pool and spa center in an existing gym
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A local news paper is conducting a survey to know whether their paper should have more news or more discounts and offers
Local News Paper Survey : • Option A: Your newspaper should have more Local and International news, then discount coupons, etc. • Option B: You think you can access news online but you need more of Discount coupons and offers section
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Your university is conducting a survey to know how many work hours should be permitted to students in a week's time. The University has sent out an opinion survey to see what students think about it.
Weekly working hours for Students : • Option A: Less than 15 hours per week in a single job. • Option B: More than 20 hours per week with all multiple jobs hours added.
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You recently made an online purchase and the product was not the same as the description on the website.
Write an email to the website support department in about 150 -200 words. Your email should do the following things: • What you purchased and when. • Exactly how it is different from the website description. • How you would like the company to fix the problem.
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You live in a small town of 10,000 people. A large green area in the center of town is undeveloped. The city has sent out an opinion survey to see what residents would like to have built-in that area.
City Development Survey : Option A: Shopping • Complex: This shopping mall would include restaurants, a large supermarket, and a movie theater. Option B: Recreational • Park: This park would include a sports complex, a large green area, and a small petting zoo.
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You live in a small city. City administration is planning to allocate funds for two possible projects.
Your City is funding ONE of the given projects : Option A: • Planning to build new separate lanes for bikers Option B: • Planning to add a swimming pool and spa center in an existing gym
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You are working in a company offering IT services. Your company is conducting a survey to know ways to improve the working environment. There are two options
Job satisfaction survey : • Option A: Give a salary hike to all the employees on the basis of experience. • Option B: Give a salary hike to all the employees on the basis of educational qualification.
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Your city is conducting a survey to know public opinion if the city should close the central zoo. The city has sent out an opinion survey to see what residents think about it.
Closing Main city zoo • Option A: City should close the central Zoo. • Option B: City should not close the central Zoo.
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You are working in a company offering IT services. Your company is conducting a survey to know ways to improve the working environment. There are two options :
Job satisfaction survey: • Option A:Give a salary hike to all the employees on the basis of experience. • Option B: Give a salary hike to all the employees on the basis of educational qualification
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Your city is planning to develop a new sports complex. The city has sent out an opinion survey to see what residents would like to have built-in that area
Sports Complex development survey: Option A: Athletic tracks and supports Complex: • Sports complex will mainly provide facilities to Athletes. Option B: Baseball ground: • Authorities will develop ground with a good sitting capacity
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Your city is planning to develop a new sports complex. The city has sent out an opinion survey to see what residents would like to have built in that area
Sports Complex development survey: Option A: Athletic tracks and supports Complex: • Sports complex will mainly provide facilities to Athletes. Option B: Baseball ground: • Authorities will develop ground with a good sitting capacity
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You live in a small city. City administration is planning to allocate funds for two possible projects.
Your City is funding ONE of the given projects: • You live in a small city. City administration is planning to allocate funds for two possible projects. Option A: Bike Lanes: • Planning to build new separate lanes for bikers Option B: Renovate gym: • Planning to add a swimming pool and spa centre in an existing gym
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​You are living in a developing country from where people are moving to developed countries. Local government department is conducting a survey to understand the problem.
Brain drain Survey: The department has sent out an opinion survey to see what residents feel about the given options • Option A: Rich countries are stealing professionals from poor countries. • Option B: This is only part of the natural movement of professionals around the world.
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Your university is conducting survey to know how many work hours should be permitted to students in a week time. The University has sent out an opinion survey to see what students think about it.
Weekly working hours for Students : • Option A: Less than 15 hours per week in a single job. • Option B: More than 20 hours per week with all multiple jobs hours added.
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Your city is planning to ban public smoking. The city has sent out an opinion survey to see what residents think about it.
Smoking in public places : • Option A: Smoking should be banned in public places. • Option B: Smoking should not be banned in public places.
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You are working in a company offering IT services. Your company is conducting a survey to know ways to improve the working environment. There are two options
Job satisfaction survey : •Option A: Give a salary hike to all the employees on the basis of experience. • Option B: Give a salary hike to all the employees on the basis of educational qualification.
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Your city is planning to develop a new sports complex. The city has sent out an opinion survey to see what residents would like to have built in that area
Sports Complex development survey: Option A: Athletic tracks and supports Complex: • Sports complex will mainly provide facilities to Athletes. Option B: Baseball ground: • Authorities will develop ground with a good sitting capacity
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Your city traffic department is conducting a survey to bring in revolutionary changes in the traffic management. The department has sent out an opinion survey to see what residents feel about the given options
Traffic Management Survey : • Option A: Department should issue more tickets with heavy plenties. • Option B: Department should Organize traffic awareness programmes on a regular basis
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You are working in a company offering IT services. Your company is conducting a survey to know ways to improve the working environment. There are two options
Job satisfaction survey : • Option A: Give a salary hike to all the employees on the basis of experience. • Option B: Give a salary hike to all the employees on the basis of educational qualification.
Speaking Tasks
Task 1: Giving Advice
In Task 1 of the CELPIP Speaking test, you'll find yourself in a friendly conversation, offering advice to someone you know. It's all about speaking with ease and confidence. Let's practice with our sample questions to help you shine on test day!
30 seconds preparation time 60 seconds talking time
Question 1
Your friend is looking for a new generation laptop.
Question 2
A brother is planning to buy a new car. Advise him about different cars available in your city.
Question 3
A friend is looking for a job change. Advise him about different ways he can find new job.
Question 4
A friend is looking for a summer job. Advise him about different ways he can find work for the summer.
Question 5
Your younger sister is not sure about choosing medical or engineering stream. Advice her
Question 6
Your brother is planning to shift to Canada. Advice him to find a reliable immigration agency.
Question 7
Your friend is looking for a good place to eat in your city. Recommend where they can go for lunch or dinner.
Question 8
Your younger sister is planning to go to grad school abroad. Give her advice on choosing the best country to study.
Question 9
Your friend is desperate to invest in Bitcoins. Advise him about the cryptocurrency and the steps to take or avoid.
Question 10
Your friend is planning to adopt a child. Advice him about the things he should know before adoption.
Question 11
A brother is planning to buy a new Bike. Advise him about different bikes available.
Question 12
Your friend is traveling to the USA for the first time. Advise him to buy travel insurance.
Question 13
Your younger brother is not so good in English. Advice him ways to improve his English.
Question 14
Your brother has difficulty with money. Advise him how he can solve his problem.
Question 15
Your younger brother recently started smoking. Advice him to give up the bad habit.
Question 16
Your friend is paying too much attention to studies and is neglecting his health. Advice him to take part in games.
Question 17
Your younger brother is not serious about his studies. Advice him to work hard for upcoming examination
Question 18
​Your younger sister failed in exam and is planning to give up studies. Advice her to continue her studies.
Question 19
Your younger brother is planning to buy agricultural land for farming. Advice him to find online.
Question 20
Advise your younger sister who is has an interview next week. This job is important to her; she is nervous.
Question 21
Your younger sister failed in exam and is planning to give up studies. Advice her to continue her studies.
Question 22
Give advice to your brother who is confused about his career. He doesn't know what is the best choice for him.
Question 23
Your younger sister is wasting time on social media platforms. Advice her benefits of staying away from social media.
Question 24
​Your younger brother is planning to buy agricultural land for farming. Advice him to find online.
Question 25
Your friend is looking for a venue to celebrate his birthday. Advise them on location, capacity, cost, and amenities.
Speaking
Task 2: Personal Experiences
Get ready to embark on a journey down memory lane in this speaking task. Whether it's a cherished childhood moment, a memorable teenage escapade, or a remarkable adult experience, let's chat about our favorites, holidays, and adventures while speaking naturally and confidently. Let the storytelling begin!
30 seconds preparation time 60 seconds talking time
Question 1
Do you think your college experience was the most valuable for you? Did it teach you any useful lessons? Give reasons for your thoughts.
Question 2
Talk about a great time you had at school - a party, an interesting project, an excursion, or anything else. What happened and why was it memorable?
Question 3
Talk about your first social media account. You can talk about the platform on which you created your account. What happened and why was it memorable?
Question 4
Talk about a time you had difficulty communicating in a professional environment. What happened? Why was this experience memorable?
Question 5
Talk about your first online shopping experience. You can discuss what you bought and the deal you found. What happened and why was it memorable?
Question 6
Talk about the longest moment you ever had in your life. You can talk about a long journey, or when you wait had to wait for something or someone.
Question 7
Talk about the most unfortunate event that ever happened to you. Discuss what happened, and how your family/ friends supported you at the time.
Question 8
Talk about a time you spent with your favourite person. You can talk about that person and what you did together. Why was it memorable?
Question 9
Share your personal experience when you have worked as a valuable team member for a social cause. How do you fee working in a team?
Question 10
Give an example of a time you had difficulty communicating in a professional environment. How did you overcome the situation?
Question 11
Talk about the bravest moment of your life. What happened? Why was it memorable? How has this experience changed you?
Question 12
Share your experience when you worked as a valuable team member for a social cause. How did you feel working as part of a team?
Question 13
Discuss your driver's license journey, including anxieties and how you overcame them. How much did you practice before the test?
Question 14
Describe your experience learning English: your feelings, teacher, classmates, and overall experience. Was it good or bad? Why?
Question 15
Give an example of a time you had difficulty communicating in a professional environment. What happened?
Question 16
Do you think your college experience was valuable? Did it teach you useful lessons? Explain your thoughts.
Question 17
Discuss a friendship breakup. What led to it? Can you save the friendship? Explain how you feel about it.
Question 18
Talk about your first social media account. What platform did you use and why? What was it memorable?
Question 19
Speak about a situation where your communication skills made a difference to those present.
Question 20
Share your most memorable trip - the destination, activities, encounters, and personal impact.
Question 21
Talk about your favourite novel or story book. Who introduced you to the book, and why is it significant?
Question 22
Talk about a fantastic concert you attended. Who did you go with? What happened and why was it memorable?
Question 23
Share your experience babysitting a younger sibling. How did it change your behaviour? Was it good or bad?
Question 24
Speak about a situation where your communication skills made a difference to a situation.
Question 25
​Give an example of a time you had difficulty communicating in a professional environment.
Speaking
Task 3: Describing a scene
Hello everyone! Get ready to bring scenes to life with me in this third-person speaking task. As the examiner can't see the image, let's master the art of vivid and detailed descriptions while speaking naturally and confidently. Let's dive into the world of imagination together!
30 seconds preparation time 60 seconds talking time
Speaking
Task 4: Making predictions
Use your imagination and observation skills to make predictions based on a given picture. This exercise helps you develop your ability to infer and articulate future events, a key component of effective communication in English. Take a close look at the image, consider the context, and let your creativity guide you as you describe what might happen next. Ready to practice your predictive skills? Let's get started!
30 seconds preparation time 60 seconds talking time
Speaking
Task 5: Comparing and Persuading
Task 5 of the CELPIP Test requires you to choose between two options and prepare to discuss your selection persuasively. Review each product's specifications and pick the one you're most comfortable advocating for. Once chosen, craft a convincing argument emphasizing factors like price, size, and functions. Ready to showcase your persuasive skills?
Let's begin!
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