CELPIP Speaking Task 6: Difficult Situation

In this part, you will explain how you would handle a challenging situation. The goal is to outline your plan of action, provide justifications for your approach, and maintain a calm and rational tone.

Practice Questions

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New Employee Performance

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2

Surprise Visit Conflict

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Anniversary Celebration Disagreement

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Mobile Phone Usage During Family Dinner

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Gift Return Dilemma

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Theatre Performance Filming

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Emergency Pet Surgery Decision

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Bus Route Change

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Gym Class Schedule Change

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Shared Laundry Room Scheduling

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Children's Birthday Party Entertainment Change

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Hospital Visitor Policy Exception

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Restaurant Catering Service

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Restaurant Table Mix-up

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Roommate's Remote Work Hours

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Family Trip Schedule Change

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Late Stage Wedding Role Change

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Late Car Return to Carsharing Service

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Holiday Potluck Menu Change

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International Language Exchange Program

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Internship Work Hours Conflict

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Shared Bike Storage Situation

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Work Promotion Confidentiality

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Employee Break Room Microwave Incident

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Emergency Room Visit Priority

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House Renovation Noise Complaint

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Pet Shop Return Policy

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Pet-Sitting Emergency

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Social Media Group Chat Privacy

30

Borrowed Book Damaged

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Hiking Group Equipment Situation

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Shared Electric Vehicle Charging Dispute

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Library Study Room Time Extension

34

Event Photography Equipment

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Apartment Building Fire Alarm Test

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Delayed International Student Project

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Emergency Babysitting Change

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Professional Conference Registration Dilemma

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Online Course Recording Incident

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Shared Kitchen Cleanup Dispute

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Workload Distribution Issue

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Moving Furniture Dilemma

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Holiday Gift Exchange Issue

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Sports Equipment Donation Decision

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Yoga Class Relocation

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Medical Appointment Scheduling Dilemma

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Lost Phone Recovery Dilemma

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Shared Vehicle Insurance Payment

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Cabin Rental Mix-up

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Class Photo Retake Decision

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Office Supply Budget Allocation

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Room Decoration Decision

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Music Practice Schedule Conflict

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Cultural Festival Food Stand Conflict

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Gym Equipment Maintenance Issue

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Summer Camp Volunteering Dilemma

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Workplace Remote vs On-site Dilemma

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Neighborhood Construction Project

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School Trip Responsibility

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Company Team Building Event

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Resolving a Conflict Between Local Food Traditions and School Nutrition Guidelines

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Resolving a Conflict Between Renewable Energy and Wildlife Conservation

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Navigating a Conflict Between Technological Innovation and Traditional Craftsmanship

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Resolving a Conflict Between Heritage Preservation and Urban Development

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Balancing Remote Work and In-Office Collaboration

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Resolving a Conflict Between Freelance Work and Corporate Job Offer

67

Resolving a Conflict Between Urban Farming and City Regulations

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Resolving a Conflict Between Public Transportation and Personal Convenience

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Balancing Career Advancement and Family Responsibilities

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Balancing Dietary Restrictions and Cultural Traditions

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Resolving a Conflict Between Sustainable Living and Homeowners Association Rules

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Resolving a Conflict Between Traditional Medicine and Modern Healthcare

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Navigating a Conflict Between Artistic Expression and Community Standards

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Resolving a Conflict Between Community Service and Personal Time

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Balancing Social Media Use and Professional Reputation

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Resolving a Conflict Between Digital Privacy and Child Safety

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Resolving a Conflict Between Personal Passion and Financial Stability

78

Resolving a Conflict Between Environmental Activism and Family Business

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Resolving a Conflict Between Academic Integrity and Friendship

80

Mediating a Generational Conflict in a Family Business

81

Resolving a Conflict Between Work and Volunteer Commitments

82

Addressing a Cultural Misunderstanding at Work

83

Handling a Pet-Related Dispute in a Shared Living Space

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Birthday Gift

85

Time Off Conflict

CELPIP Speaking FAQ

What is the CELPIP Speaking test format?

The CELPIP Speaking test has 8 tasks and takes 15 to 20 minutes. Tasks include giving advice, describing a scene, recounting a personal experience, making predictions, comparing and persuading, handling a difficult situation, expressing opinions, and describing an unusual situation. Each task gives you 30 to 60 seconds of preparation time and 60 to 90 seconds to record your response.

How is CELPIP Speaking scored?

CELPIP Speaking is scored on four criteria: coherence (how well your ideas connect), vocabulary range, listenability (pronunciation, pace, and clarity), and task fulfillment (whether you answered what was asked). Each criterion contributes to a final CLB score from 1 to 12. CELTESTPIP's AI evaluates all four criteria and provides instant feedback on each one.

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