CELPIP
CELPIP Speaking Task 4: Making Predictions 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
- 112–144 words
- Speaking time
- Up to 60s
- Part
- Speaking
All sample answers
- Cycling Group at Trail EntranceLook at the picture of the Cycling Group at Trail Entrance. Based on what you see, what do you think will happen next? Make predictions and explain your…126 words~56sEasier
- Hotel Room Service DeliveryLook at the picture of the Hotel Room Service Delivery. Based on what you see, what do you think will happen next? Make predictions and explain your reasoning.128 words~57sMedium
- Neighbourhood PlaygroundLook at the picture of the Neighbourhood Playground. Based on what you see, what do you think will happen next? Make predictions and explain your reasoning.138 words~61sHarder
- Community Movie FundraiserLook at the picture of the Community Movie Fundraiser. Based on what you see, what do you think will happen next? Make predictions and explain your reasoning.128 words~57sEasier
- Airport Family GoodbyeLook at the picture of the Airport Family Goodbye. Based on what you see, what do you think will happen next? Make predictions and explain your reasoning.141 words~63sMedium
- Teacher Parent MeetingLook at the picture of the Teacher Parent Meeting. Based on what you see, what do you think will happen next? Make predictions and explain your reasoning.115 words~51sHarder
- Warehouse Loading DockLook at the picture of the Warehouse Loading Dock. Based on what you see, what do you think will happen next? Make predictions and explain your reasoning.112 words~50sEasier
- School Cafeteria LunchLook at the picture of the School Cafeteria Lunch. Based on what you see, what do you think will happen next? Make predictions and explain your reasoning.142 words~63sMedium
- City Hall Waiting AreaLook at the picture of the City Hall Waiting Area. Based on what you see, what do you think will happen next? Make predictions and explain your reasoning.144 words~64sHarder
- Neighbour Noise ComplaintLook at the picture of the Neighbour Noise Complaint. Based on what you see, what do you think will happen next? Make predictions and explain your reasoning.132 words~59sEasier
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 4: Making Predictions 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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