CELPIP Speaking Task 6 Questions

you work in a pet store. A couple cames in to buy a pet. The wife would like to buy a dog, she thinks they are friendly and playful, The husband would rather buy a cat. He says they are independent and easier to take care of.

Choose one of these:
Suggest to the couple that they should buy a cat . Explain your reasons to the couple.
Suggest to the couple that they should buy a dog. Explain your reasons to the couple.

Your workplace is planning an event for employees. Some coworkers suggest a company picnic because it is fun and allows for outdoor activities. Others prefer a team-building workshop because it improves skills and productivity. Choose one of these:

Support the idea of having a company picnic. Explain your reasons.
Support the idea of having a team-building workshop. Explain your reasons.

You are a gym trainer. A couple wants to start working out together. The wife prefers yoga because it helps with flexibility and relaxation. The husband wants to do weightlifting because it builds strength and endurance. Choose one of these:

Suggest to the couple that they should do yoga. Explain your reasons to the couple.
Suggest to the couple that they should do weightlifting. Explain your reasons to the couple.

Your friend wants to buy a car for convenience, but you believe public transportation is a better choice because it is cheaper and eco-friendly. Choose one of these:

Convince your friend to buy a car. Explain your reasons.
Convince your friend to use public transportation. Explain your reasons.

Your city is planning to build a new public park. Some people believe it should have sports facilities like basketball courts and soccer fields. Others think it should be a quiet green space with walking trails and gardens. Choose one of these:

Support the idea of having sports facilities in the park. Explain your reasons.
Support the idea of having a quiet green space. Explain your reasons.

Your friend is deciding whether to study abroad or stay in their home country for university. They believe studying abroad offers more opportunities, but their parents think staying home is more affordable and comfortable. Choose one of these:

Convince your friend to study abroad. Explain your reasons.
Convince your friend to stay in their home country. Explain your reasons.

Your workplace is considering switching to a four-day workweek. Some employees think it will improve work-life balance, while others believe it will reduce productivity. Choose one of these:

Support the idea of a four-day workweek. Explain your reasons.
Oppose the idea and argue for the traditional five-day workweek. Explain your reasons.

You are a travel agent. A couple comes to book a vacation. The wife wants to go to a beach resort because she loves relaxing by the ocean and enjoying the sun. The husband prefers a mountain cabin because he enjoys hiking and exploring nature. Choose one of these:

Suggest to the couple that they should go to a beach resort. Explain your reasons to the couple.
Suggest to the couple that they should go to a mountain cabin. Explain your reasons to the couple.

Your city is deciding between investing in public transportation or building more roads to reduce traffic congestion. Choose one of these:

Support improving public transportation. Explain your reasons.
Support building more roads. Explain your reasons.

You are a restaurant manager. A couple is choosing a meal. The wife wants to order a vegetarian dish because she believes it’s healthier and environmentally friendly. The husband prefers a steak because he enjoys the taste and believes it provides more protein. Choose one of these:

Suggest to the couple that they should order a vegetarian dish. Explain your reasons to the couple.
Suggest to the couple that they should order a steak. Explain your reasons to the couple.

Your school is considering banning smartphones in classrooms. Some believe it will improve focus, while others argue that smartphones are useful learning tools. Choose one of these:

Support the smartphone ban. Explain your reasons.
Oppose the smartphone ban. Explain your reasons.

Your company is deciding between giving employees a salary raise or offering more vacation days as a benefit. Choose one of these:

Support the idea of salary raises. Explain your reasons.
Support the idea of extra vacation days. Explain your reasons.

Your friend is deciding between adopting a pet from a shelter or buying one from a breeder. Choose one of these:

Convince your friend to adopt from a shelter. Explain your reasons.
Convince your friend to buy from a breeder. Explain your reasons.

Your family is debating whether to move to the countryside for a quieter life or stay in the city for better job opportunities. Choose one of these:

Support moving to the countryside. Explain your reasons.
Support staying in the city. Explain your reasons.

Your friend wants to take online courses, but their parents believe in traditional classroom learning. Choose one of these:

Convince your friend to take online courses. Explain your reasons.
Convince your friend to attend traditional classes. Explain your reasons.

Your company is deciding between investing in eco-friendly initiatives or focusing on cost-cutting measures. Choose one of these:

Support investing in eco-friendly initiatives. Explain your reasons.
Support focusing on cost-cutting measures. Explain your reasons.

Your community is debating whether to allow more fast-food restaurants or encourage more healthy food options. Choose one of these:

Support allowing more fast-food restaurants. Explain your reasons.
Support encouraging more healthy food options. Explain your reasons.

Your friend is deciding whether to travel alone or go on a group tour for their next vacation. Choose one of these:

Convince your friend to travel alone. Explain your reasons.
Convince your friend to join a group tour. Explain your reasons.

Your city is considering building a new sports stadium or a new hospital. Choose one of these:

Support building a sports stadium. Explain your reasons.
Support building a hospital. Explain your reasons.

Your company is choosing between investing in employee training programs or upgrading office equipment. Choose one of these:

Support investing in training programs. Explain your reasons.
Support upgrading office equipment. Explain your reasons.

Your school is considering adding more art and music classes or focusing more on math and science. Choose one of these:

Support adding more art and music classes. Explain your reasons.
Support focusing on math and science. Explain your reasons.

Your friend is deciding between buying a used car to save money or buying a new car for reliability. Choose one of these:

Convince your friend to buy a used car. Explain your reasons.
Convince your friend to buy a new car. Explain your reasons.

Your city is deciding whether to build a new shopping mall or a public library. Choose one of these:

Support building a shopping mall. Explain your reasons.
Support building a public library. Explain your reasons.

You work at an electronics store. A couple is deciding on a new phone. The wife wants an iPhone because of its sleek design and security features. The husband prefers an Android phone because it is more customizable and affordable. Choose one of these:

Recommend that the couple buy an iPhone. Explain your reasons to the couple.
Recommend that the couple buy an Android phone. Explain your reasons to the couple.

Your boss is deciding between allowing employees to work remotely or requiring them to come to the office every day. Choose one of these:

Support the option of remote work. Explain your reasons.
Support the requirement to work from the office. Explain your reasons.

You are a financial advisor. A couple is deciding how to invest their savings. The wife wants to invest in real estate because she believes it’s stable and offers long-term value. The husband prefers investing in stocks because they offer higher potential returns. Choose one of these:

Advise the couple to invest in real estate. Explain your reasons to the couple.
Advise the couple to invest in stocks. Explain your reasons to the couple.

You are a car salesperson. A couple is deciding between an electric car and a gasoline car. The wife prefers an electric car because it is environmentally friendly and saves on fuel costs. The husband prefers a gasoline car because it has a longer driving range and is easier to refuel. Choose one of these:

Recommend that the couple buy an electric car. Explain your reasons to the couple.
Recommend that the couple buy a gasoline car. Explain your reasons to the couple.