Goal
Predict what will happen in the picture over the next few minutes. You must use evidence from the image to support your imagination, using a variety of future tenses to show different levels of certainty.
What the Examiner Looks For (Assessment Criteria)
- Structure (Time Markers): They want to hear a clear sequence. You should use phrases like "In the next few minutes," "After that," and "Finally."
- Grammar (Future Forms): You cannot just use "will" for everything. You must show the difference between Plans (
going to), Predictions (will), and Possibilities (might).
- Vocabulary (Articles): Since you already introduced the people in Task 3, you must switch from "A" to "The" (e.g., "The man," "The women").
Step 1: The Opening (The Starter Phrase)
Goal: Start immediately with a clear time frame. Do not waste time with long introductions.
Grammar Booster: The Time Frame
Start your response with a standard phrase to set the scene.
- Phrase: "In the next few minutes..." OR "In the next 10 minutes..."
- Example: "In the next few minutes, the scene at the farm is going to become even busier."
Step 2: Making Predictions (The "3-Level Certainty" Strategy)
Goal: Use three different future forms to show range. Do not repeat the same grammar structure.
⚠️ Grammar: The Future Tense Table
Use this table to choose the right grammar based on how sure you are.
| Certainty Level | Grammar Form | Usage & Logic | Example |
|---|
| High (Planned) | Going to | Use for actions that look like a schedule or clear plan. (Visible evidence). | "The farmers are going to finish planting that row." |
| Medium (Logical) | Will | Use for logical next steps. (If A happens, B will follow). | "Once he finishes chopping, he will stack the wood." |
| Low (Uncertain) | May / Might | Use for feelings, decisions, or social interactions. (50% chance). | "The riders might decide to stop and chat." |
Step 3: The Closing
Goal: A quick final prediction to wrap up the story.
- Keyword: "Finally..."
- Example: "Finally, the sun will likely set, and the workers will head home for the evening."
CELPIP Speaking Part 4: Model Answer (Score 9+)
Task: Predict what will happen in this scene.
Start of Response:
In the next few minutes, I think several things will happen on this farm. Opening Phrase
First, the two men on the left are going to finish planting the crops in that section. Level 1: Going to (Planned) Since they are kneeling, they look quite tired, so they are probably going to take a short break and drink some water soon. Logical Plan
Moving to the right, the man chopping wood will likely chop a few more logs. Level 2: Will (Standard) After that, he will probably carry the wood into the barn to store it for the winter. Logical Consequence
As for the women on horseback, they might ride closer to the orchard. Level 3: Might (Uncertainty) They may stop to help the woman who is picking apples, or they might just continue their ride along the path. Alternative Possibilities
Finally, once the work is done, everyone will likely gather at the farmhouse for a meal. Closing
Universal Templates
Step 1: The Opening
- "In the next few minutes, I imagine that..."
- "Looking at this scene, I predict that..."
Step 2: The Prediction Formula (Mix & Match)
Memorize these three sentence types.
A. The "Work/Task" Prediction (Going to)
- "The [Person] is going to finish [Current Action]."
- "The [Person] is going to move to the next [Object/Location]."
B. The "Logical Next Step" (Will)
- "After that, the [Person] will probably [Next Logical Action]."
- "Once they are done, they will likely [Action]."
C. The "Social/Random" Prediction (Might)
- "The [People] might decide to [Social Action: talk/eat/rest]."
- "It might start to [Weather Action: rain/get dark], so they will go inside."
Step 3: The Ending
- "Finally, the day will come to an end."
- "Finally, the scene will become quiet."
