CELPIP
CELPIP Speaking Task 1: Giving Advice 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
- 166–223 words
- Speaking time
- Up to 90s
- Part
- Speaking
All sample answers
- Office Kitchen Water PressureYour colleague is frustrated by very low water pressure in the office kitchen sink, making washing dishes difficult. They're unsure how to effectively complain.200 words~89sEasier
- Wedding Cancellation DilemmaYour friend has serious doubts about their wedding, just three months away. They are struggling and considering cancelling everything. They need your help.223 words~99sMedium
- Friend's Risky Telescope PlanYour friend plans to buy a powerful telescope. You suspect they might use it to look into nearby apartments, raising serious privacy and ethical concerns.166 words~74sHarder
- Toilet Seat UpYour partner consistently leaves the toilet seat up, causing you annoyance. You want to address this issue without escalating it into a major conflict.209 words~93sEasier
- Vegan Diet Without CookingYour friend wants to switch to a strict vegan diet for health. However, they struggle to start, admitting they can only cook basic toast.189 words~84sMedium
- Emotional Support Parrot in the OfficeYour colleague plans to bring their emotional support parrot to the open-plan office. They worry about management and coworker reactions. How can your…187 words~83sHarder
- Neighbor's Loud House ColorYour friend is worried about a neighbor's plan to paint their house an unusual color. They fear it will affect the neighborhood's look and property values.178 words~79sMedium
- Friend's Cheating Partner DilemmaYour friend has proof a mutual friend's partner is cheating. She struggles to tell them without risking her own friendship or being blamed.201 words~89sHarder
- Refusing New SoftwareYour colleague dislikes the new project management software, finding it complicated and slow. They want to refuse using it without management repercussions.…186 words~83sMedium
- Coworker vs. Lazy InternYour colleague is frustrated with a new intern who isn't performing, causing extra work. They're considering asking the boss to fire them but are unsure.174 words~77sHarder
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 1: Giving Advice 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.
Where can I practice this question and get a score?
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