CELPIP Speaking: Opinions 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In the CELPIP Speaking 'Expressing Opinions' task, how much preparation time are you given before recording?
- 30 seconds (Correct answer)
- 60 seconds
- 90 seconds
- No preparation time
Correct answer: 30 seconds
Task 4 (Making Predictions) and the opinion task allow 30 seconds to prepare.
Question 2: How long do you have to speak when responding to the opinion task on the CELPIP?
- 30 seconds
- 60 seconds (Correct answer)
- 90 seconds
- 120 seconds
Correct answer: 60 seconds
The Expressing Opinions task gives you 60 seconds of speaking time.
Question 3: What is the BEST way to begin an opinion response?
- Stating your position clearly (Correct answer)
- Listing every possible viewpoint
- Apologizing for being unsure
- Reading the prompt aloud
Correct answer: Stating your position clearly
A strong opinion answer opens by clearly stating which side you take.
Question 4: Which phrase best signals that you are giving a personal opinion?
- In my view, (Correct answer)
- It is a fact that
- Everyone knows
- Scientists prove
Correct answer: In my view,
'In my view' clearly frames the statement as your own opinion.
Question 5: When asked to choose between two options, what should you avoid?
- Refusing to pick a side (Correct answer)
- Giving a clear reason
- Adding a brief example
- Restating your choice at the end
Correct answer: Refusing to pick a side
Staying neutral weakens an opinion response; you must commit to a choice.
Question 6: Why is using a personal example effective in an opinion response?
- It supports your point with detail (Correct answer)
- It fills time without meaning
- It confuses the listener
- It replaces your opinion
Correct answer: It supports your point with detail
Concrete examples make your reasoning more convincing and detailed.
Question 7: What should you do in the final seconds of an opinion response?
- Briefly conclude or restate your view (Correct answer)
- Start a brand new argument
- Stay silent
- Switch to a different topic
Correct answer: Briefly conclude or restate your view
A short concluding statement gives your answer a complete structure.
CELPIP Speaking: Opinions 2
In the CELPIP Speaking 'Expressing Opinions' task, how much preparation time are you given before recording?