CELPIP

CELPIP Speaking Task 5

Comparing and Persuading:
Screen 1: Situation  2 options (opt any 1 Option)
Screen 2: A third Option would come in
Compare your option with third option and persuade the other person that how your option is
better one.

Response Structure:
Beginning: Hi XXXX
I gave a thought to your option which is ______, however I still feel that _____ is a better
choice.
I have a few reasons to believe so.
Reasons: Foremostly / Primarily + Reason 1
Moreover Reason 2
Also Reason 3
Finally, Reason 4
Closing: I hope you will comprehend my reasons and reconsider your choice.

60 sec on the first screen to compare and choose

60 sec on the second screen to prepare the response
60 sec you must speak
- Economical – Cost Effective – it won’t burn a hole in your pocket.
- Hassel Free
- Economical / Expensive
- Brighter / lighter
- Inferior / Superior
- Artificial / Authentic
- Proclaim / Conceal
 - Barren / Fertile
I totally comprehend/understand your reasons, however, in my opinion ____
Your option has several positives, however, ____
The biggest negative of your option is____
Another alluring (appealing/attractive/tempting/fascinating/interesting) feature of ____ is ___
There is a variation of almost ___$ as far as price is concerned, thereby, my option is ideal as it
is economical.
Though my option is minutely /considerably/moderately expensive, however, the additional
features ____ make up for the price.

Beautiful sight-picturesque
Hectic schedule/ watertight schedule
Economical/it won’t burn the hole in your pocket

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