CELPIP Speaking Skills & Oral Communication 3

Question 1

In Task 3 (Describing a Scene), what are you expected to do?

Accepted Answer

Describe a picture in detail to someone who cannot see it

Answer

Describing a Scene requires detailed description of a picture for a listener who cannot see it.

Question 2

Which language feature is most useful in Task 3 to organize spatial description?

Accepted Answer

Prepositions of place like 'on the left', 'behind', 'next to'

Answer

Prepositions of place help you describe where people and objects are located in the scene.

Question 3

In Task 5 (Comparing and Persuading), what is the main goal?

Accepted Answer

Choose between two options and persuade someone of your choice

Answer

Comparing and Persuading asks you to compare two options and convince a person to accept your preference.

Question 4

Which phrase best signals persuasion in Task 5?

Accepted Answer

'I really think this option is better because...'

Answer

Persuasive language states a clear preference and supports it with reasons.

Question 5

In Task 6 (Dealing with a Difficult Situation), you must usually choose to do what?

Accepted Answer

Pick one of two courses of action and explain it to a relevant person

Answer

This task presents a problem with two options, and you choose one and communicate it appropriately.

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