CELPIP Speaking Task 7: Expressing Opinions

In this part, you will share your opinion on a specific topic. The goal is to express your thoughts clearly, back them up with logical reasons, and present a well-organized argument.

Practice Questions

1

Pet-Friendly Rental Laws

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2

Four-Day Work Week

3

Restaurant Tipping Culture

4

Financial Literacy Education

5

Social Media Hiring Screening

6

Public Transportation for Tourism

7

Portable Electronic Device Usage in Hospitals

8

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

9

Virtual Reality in Education

10

Environmental Impact Fees for Single-Use Items

11

Anonymous Online Comments

12

Zero-Waste Grocery Stores

13

Parental Monitoring of Children's Internet Usage

14

Foreign Language Education Starting Age

15

Restaurant Food Waste Donations

16

Mobile Phone Usage in Schools

17

Outdoor Advertising Restrictions

18

Alternative Medicine Coverage

19

Online Dating Safety Regulations

20

Extended Shopping Hours on Holidays

21

Medical Tourism in Canada

22

Cultural Exchange Programs in Canadian Universities

23

Shopping Return Period Standardization

24

Youth Sport Participation Fees

25

Digital Inheritance Rights

26

Mandatory Emotion Management Classes

27

Gender-Neutral Product Marketing

28

Water Conservation Education

29

Mandated Nap Time at Work

30

Music Streaming Platforms and Artist Compensation

31

Daycare Subsidies for Working Parents

32

Emergency Preparedness Education

33

Street Food Vendor Regulations

34

Sign Language Education

35

Mixed-Age Housing Communities

36

Seasonal Time Changes

37

Digital Device Usage in Classrooms

38

Healthcare Volunteering

39

Universal Basic Income

40

Subsidized Music Education

41

Online Shopping Return Policies

42

Winter Sports Access Programs

43

Home Energy Conservation

44

Wildlife Protection in Urban Areas

45

Workplace Skill Development

46

Urban Green Space Requirements

47

Mental Health Days in Workplace

48

Road Safety Education

49

Telemedicine Coverage

50

Housing Market Affordability

51

School Uniforms in Public Schools

52

Surveillance Cameras in Public Spaces

53

Cultural Heritage Programs in Schools

54

Fitness Tracking Apps in Healthcare

55

Digital Payment Systems vs Cash

56

Internet Access as a Basic Right

57

Immigration Integration Programs

58

Food Delivery Apps Regulation

59

Compulsory Voting

60

Age Restrictions on Social Media

61

Student Loan Forgiveness

62

Plastic Bag Ban

63

Public Transit vs Private Cars

64

Remote Work Policy

65

Should Governments Implement a Universal Pet Ownership License?

66

Should Governments Implement Mandatory Parenting Classes?

67

Should Governments Implement a Universal Language Program?

68

Should Employers Provide Mental Health Days?

69

Should Governments Implement a Digital Detox Day?

70

Should Governments Regulate Fast Fashion?

71

Should Governments Implement a Four-Day School Week?

72

Should Governments Subsidize Organic Farming?

73

Should Governments Implement a Four-Day School Week?

74

Should Governments Regulate Influencer Marketing?

75

Should Governments Implement a Carbon Tax?

76

Should Governments Implement Mandatory Voting?

77

Should Governments Implement Mandatory Community Service?

78

Should Governments Implement Mandatory Gap Years?

79

Should Governments Mandate Financial Literacy Education?

80

Should Extreme Sports Be Banned?

81

Should Governments Implement a Universal Healthcare System?

82

Should Governments Regulate Cryptocurrency?

83

Should Governments Invest in Space Exploration?

84

Should Zoos Be Phased Out?

85

Should Universal Basic Income Be Implemented?

86

Should municipalities ban people from drying clothes in their yards?

87

Should Governments Subsidize Electric Vehicles?

88

Should Children Under 18 Be Allowed to Drink Energy Drinks?

89

Should Professionals Like Doctors and Lawyers Be Regularly Tested?

90

Should People Who Damage Library Books Pay Fines?

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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