
CELPIP Speaking Task 8: A Lion Statue Wearing a Party Hat
Task 8 unusual situation practice: describe a school lion statue decorated with a party hat and balloons while you call a friend. Sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.
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Task 8 unusual situation practice: describe a school lion statue decorated with a party hat and balloons while you call a friend. Sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Task 8 unusual situation practice: describe a capybara sitting inside a fridge and eating a carrot. Sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Task 8 unusual situation practice: describe a magical sky city with hovering islands, castles, and airships. Sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Task 8 unusual situation practice: describe a singing tree with musical notes, a little bird, and a family of owls. Sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Task 8 unusual situation practice: describe a seaside park where children are flying a dragon kite that looks like it’s breathing fire. Sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Task 3 scene practice: describe a sunny apple orchard during an apple-picking day. Sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

CELPIP Speaking Task 4: predict what will happen next during an apple-picking day and explain your reasons.

Task 2 personal experience practice: describe a device you bought that has been useful. Sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Task 1 email practice: write to a restaurant to book a team dinner after a major project. Ask about availability, group options, pricing, and reservation details.

Task 2 personal experience practice: describe a trip or memorable event with your friends. Sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

CELPIP Listening is often an inference test. Learn to hear hierarchy, intention, and what is implied in everyday conversations, then turn those clues into the right answers.

Task 8 unusual situation practice: describe a dolphin-shaped balloon carrying a fishing boat above the clouds. Sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Task 8 unusual situation practice: describe a bath-time bathroom scene where a seagull lands on the window sill. Sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Task 8 unusual situation practice: describe a giant turtle carrying a glowing castle on its back, with waterfalls flowing into a lake. Sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Task 3 scene practice: describe a crowded soccer stadium during a match, with fans cheering and a vendor selling snacks. Sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

CELPIP Speaking Task 4: predict what will happen next in a soccer match and explain your reasons.

Task 3 scene practice: describe a lively outdoor market with colorful tents, shoppers, a stroller, and a small dog. Sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

CELPIP Speaking Task 4: predict what will happen next at a busy outdoor market and explain your reasons.

Task 3 scene practice: describe a cozy café where customers chat over coffee while birds perch on an indoor tree. Sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.
Task 7 opinion practice: should schools teach students basic traffic rules and road safety? Give two reasons and address one concern. Sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Task 8 unusual situation practice: describe a forest concert where musicians play drums made from buckets and cans, plus metal chimes. Sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.
Reading for Information practice: match statements to paragraphs (A–D) about Cedar Valley National Park. Includes an answer key.
Reading to Apply a Diagram practice: use a manager 360 review form to complete an email and answer exam-style questions with realistic distractors.

CELPIP Speaking Task 4: predict what will happen next in a bird-themed café and explain your reasons.
Task 1 advice practice: help your friend prepare for a workplace presentation in front of all her colleagues. Sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Unusual situation practice: describe a magical library that turns into a playground with a spiral slide, a chef, and storybook animals. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Unusual situation practice: describe a pop-up runway show inside an art gallery, then explain what you would do next. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Unusual situation practice: describe a quirky art gallery where a group of birds hold a tea party under framed bird portraits. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.
Task 7 opinion practice: do you agree that recent technological advances have affected the job market? Give reasons and examples. Sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Task 3 scene practice: describe a sunny driveway car wash where kids scrub a soapy yellow car with buckets and sponges. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Task 3 scene practice: describe a cozy family gathering at home where adults relax and children draw and play. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

CELPIP Speaking Task 4: predict what will happen next at a family gathering at home and explain your reasons.

Task 3 scene: describe a busy community park with a pond full of ducks, a picnic area, and people playing sports and flying kites. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

CELPIP Speaking Task 4: predict what will happen next in a busy community park and explain your reasons.
Task 1 advice practice: tell your friend what to do and what not to do when going to see geese at a local park. Sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Task 3 scene practice: describe a school science fair with projects like a solar system model, a small robot, and student artwork. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

CELPIP Speaking Task 4: predict what will happen next at a school science fair and explain your reasons.

Unusual situation practice: describe a dreamy lakeside picnic where fruit floats in the air, then explain what you would do next. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Unusual situation practice: describe a library pet show-and-tell where a turtle crawls away on the floor. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.
Task 5 practice: compare two newspaper subscription plans in a new city and persuade your brother to choose one. Sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.
Task 7 opinion practice: explain whether schools should teach nutrition, give two reasons, and address one concern. Sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.
Task 2 practice: describe a time you changed your eating habits, when you did it, how you did it, and what happened afterward. Sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Unusual situation practice: describe an art gallery where a painting looks like a real living room, then explain what you would do next. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.
Task 2 practice: talk about a skill you are really good at, explain how you learned it, and give an example of when it helped you. Sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Task 3 scene: describe a neighborhood playground where firefighters rescue a cat from a tree while kids play nearby. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

CELPIP Speaking Task 4: predict what will happen next during a playground cat rescue and explain your reasons.

Unusual situation practice: describe a street festival with a steampunk dessert machine, then explain what you would do next. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Unusual situation practice: describe a birthday party where the cake looks like a tiny fantasy world, then explain what you would do next. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Task 3 scene: describe a busy public library with a check-out desk, study tables, labeled shelves, and a children’s area. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

CELPIP Speaking Task 4: predict what will happen next in a busy public library and explain your reasons.

Task 3 scene: describe an indoor butterfly conservatory where volunteers show children butterflies and chrysalises. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

CELPIP Speaking Task 4: predict what will happen next during a butterfly conservatory visit and explain your reasons.

Unusual situation practice: describe a parrot perched on a guinea pig cage with spilled water and scattered food, and explain what you would do next. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

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Task 3 scene: describe a lively zoo visit where a guide leads schoolchildren past a giraffe, zebra, elephant, flamingos, and penguins. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

CELPIP Speaking Task 4: predict what will happen next during a zoo visit with schoolchildren and explain your reasons.

Unusual situation practice: describe a giant octopus cooking at a city food stall, mention the drone, llama, and crowd, and explain what you would do next. Includes vocabulary, sample answer, and self-check.

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Task 3 scene: describe a cutaway apartment building at night where neighbors cook, work, watch TV, exercise, relax, and sleep. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

CELPIP Speaking Task 4: predict what will happen next in an apartment building at night and explain your reasons.

Task 3 scene: describe a lively park with a fountain, a duck pond, picnics, and kids playing. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

CELPIP Speaking Task 4: predict what will happen next in a sunny park scene and explain your reasons.

Task 3 scene: describe a sunny volunteer day where people recycle, plant a tree, and paint a rainbow mural. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

CELPIP Speaking Task 4: predict what will happen next during a community park cleanup event and explain your reasons.

Task 3 scene: describe a windy rainstorm where commuters wait under a bus stop shelter and a man and girl splash through puddles. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

CELPIP Speaking Task 4: predict what will happen next in a windy rainstorm commute and explain your reasons.

Task 3 scene: describe a busy café where families and seniors enjoy drinks while a server carries a tray and a customer orders at the counter. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

CELPIP Speaking Task 4: predict what will happen next in a busy café scene and explain your reasons.

Task 3 scene: describe a busy post office where customers mail letters, fill out shipping forms, and drop off parcels. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

CELPIP Speaking Task 4: predict what will happen next in a busy post office and explain your reasons.

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Unusual situation practice: describe a cozy watermelon-shaped cottage in a forest garden and explain what you would do next. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Unusual situation practice: describe two mailbox “portals” — one filled with snow and one opening to a sunny beach — and explain what you would do next. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Unusual situation practice: describe a surreal bus stop floating in the clouds with a 22-minute sign, a robot dog, and a bus docking from a cloud. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Task 3 scene: describe a busy recycling center where workers sort plastic, glass, paper, and metal on a conveyor belt. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

CELPIP Speaking Task 4: predict what will happen next on a recycling sorting line and explain your reasons.

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Unusual situation practice: describe a surreal underwater “concert” with a friendly shark, a floating guitar, a whale carrying a tiny city, and a duck-shaped submarine. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.
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Describe a cheerful mermaid-themed birthday party in a park with kids running with balloons and a huge ocean-themed cake. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

CELPIP Speaking Task 4: predict what will happen next at a mermaid-themed birthday party in a park and explain your reasons.

Describe a busy airport baggage claim area where travelers collect suitcases from a luggage carousel. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

CELPIP Speaking Task 4: predict what will happen next at a busy airport baggage claim and explain your reasons.

Describe a lively lakeside campsite where children roast marshmallows near a campfire and families relax nearby. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

CELPIP Speaking Task 4: predict what will happen next at a lakeside campsite and explain your reasons.

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Task 3 scene: describe a busy transit station where a young woman helps an elderly woman at a ticket machine and coins spill on the floor. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

CELPIP Speaking Task 4: predict what will happen next when a young woman helps an elderly woman at a station ticket machine, and explain your reasons.

Task 3 scene: describe a bright music classroom where a teacher conducts and students play instruments while sheet music is scattered on the floor.
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Unusual situation practice: describe a sunny beach picnic where a seagull snatches a slice of pizza and flies away. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Describe a soccer match scene where a toddler runs onto the pitch and an adult tries to catch up. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Describe a detective office where investigators follow muddy footprints and a cat walks across the room. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Describe a busy coffee shop where people order drinks, chat, and work while the floor is messy. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Unusual situation practice: describe a school assembly where kids stand on stage wearing crazy hats. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Unusual situation practice: describe a windy bus stop scene where an armchair floats away on balloons and a delivery drone flies overhead. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Unusual situation practice: describe a surprising scene in a school lobby where a magician performs with balloons and a rabbit. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.
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Describe a busy shopping mall where an escalator is blocked off for repairs with cones and caution tape. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Describe a sunny dog agility event with hurdles, a tunnel, a judge, and spectators. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Unusual situation practice: describe a surprising lakeside scene with children watching a mermaid while a lifeguard gives instructions. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Describe an outdoor community festival with a live band, a sound engineer at the mixing console, and kids dancing near the stage. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Describe a summer outdoor scene where kids slide down a giant slip-and-slide into a pool while others line up near a drinks stand. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Describe a snowy downtown crosswalk where a young man helps an elderly woman while others deal with spilled groceries nearby. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Unusual situation practice: describe a surreal music-themed park scene with a giant pipe organ, piano-key walkway, and a treble clef fountain. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

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Unusual situation practice: describe a dramatic downtown rescue scene with a giant inflatable boat floating in the air. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Describe a busy airport security screening where a traveler is stopped because of liquids rules. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Unusual situation practice: describe a library where books and balloons are floating through the air. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Unusual situation practice: describe a strawberry farm where laundry is hanging between the rows and washing machines are working outside. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Unusual situation practice: describe a subway car that seems to be travelling underwater. Sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

Describe a busy airport check-in area where a family's suitcase has spilled open. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

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Unusual situation practice: describe a sunny town square with a fountain and friendly robots at café tables. Band 9 sample answer, vocabulary, and a self-check list.

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Task 3 scene: describe a classroom where students build and test robots while a teacher guides the project.

Task 8 unusual situation: describe a UFO hovering over a city park and explain how people react.

CELPIP Speaking Task 4: predict what will happen next during a robotics workshop and explain your reasons.

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Task 3 scene: describe a sunny park with a giant cat-shaped topiary, tourists taking photos, kids near a pond, and a boy riding a scooter with ice cream.

CELPIP Speaking Task 7: share your opinion on whether restaurant staff should be trained to respond to serious food allergy reactions.

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CELPIP Speaking Task 7: share your opinion on whether people should avoid controversial topics in groups or discuss them with clear boundaries.

Task 3 scene: describe an unusual motocross-soccer match with eagle mascots, a giant ball, and a packed stadium at sunset.

Task 3 scene: describe a cheerful school performance with kids dressed as the sun, a cloud, and the Earth.

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Task 3 scene: describe a colorful desk with toy cats, a panda stapler, and a penguin tape dispenser (Unusual Situation).

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Task 3 scene: describe people in nature-themed costumes on a busy downtown street (Describe a Scene).

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