CELPIP
CELPIP Speaking Task 7: Expressing Opinions sample answers
10 exam-style questions, each with a model answer written to a high level, its length and why it works. Read a few to see the pattern, then answer one yourself.
- Sample answers
- 10
- Answer lengths
- 167–231 words
- Speaking time
- Up to 90s
- Part
- Speaking
All sample answers
- Penalizing Fast Fashion for Environmental ImpactDo you agree or disagree with the statement that fast fashion companies should face strict penalties for their significant environmental impact? Explain your…186 words~83sMedium
- Prioritizing Freedom or EqualityDo you agree or disagree with the following statement? A society should always prioritize individual freedom above all else, even if it leads to greater…184 words~82sHarder
- Social Media for Career GrowthDo you agree or disagree with the statement that establishing a strong social media presence is crucial for professional advancement in today's job market?…180 words~80sMedium
- Government Censorship of Online Hate SpeechDo you agree or disagree with the statement that governments should actively censor hate speech found on internet platforms? Explain your position with…167 words~74sHarder
- Compulsory Local Election VotingDo you agree or disagree with the statement that citizens should be legally required to vote in local elections? Explain your position with specific reasons…171 words~76sMedium
- Parental Accountability for Youth CrimesDo you agree or disagree with the following statement: Parents should be held legally responsible for crimes committed by their minor children? Explain your…176 words~78sHarder
- Mandatory Voting for CitizensDo you agree or disagree with the following statement: Voting should be made mandatory for all eligible citizens in a democratic society? Explain your position…177 words~79sMedium
- Mandatory Salary Disclosure for CompaniesDo you agree or disagree with the following statement? Companies should be legally required to make all employee salaries public. Explain your position with…231 words~103sMedium
- Taxing Fast FashionDo you agree or disagree with the following statement? Governments should implement heavy taxes on fast fashion companies to combat environmental waste and…197 words~88sMedium
- The End of Job Loyalty?Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: The traditional concept of 'job loyalty' is no longer relevant in today's dynamic job market, and…175 words~78sMedium
How to use sample answers
- Read the question first and plan your own answer for a minute before you read the sample.
- Compare: what did the sample include that you missed? Notice its length, its order and its linking words.
- Don't memorise it. Answer a new question of the same type in your own words, then check your score.
Common questions
How is CELPIP Speaking Task 7: Expressing Opinions scored?
CELPIP marks it on Content & Coherence, Vocabulary, Listenability, Task Fulfillment, each on a Level 1 to 12 scale. Your result for the task comes from these together.
Is this a real CELPIP question?
No. It's an original, exam-style question written to match the official format. Nobody can legally publish real test questions.
Should I memorise this answer?
No. Use it to see the structure, length and linking words that work, then answer in your own words. Memorised answers rarely fit a new question and raters notice.
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