CELPIP Speaking Practice Course: Fluency, vocabulary and self-checking

1. Pytanie 1 z 15

   What do the official CELPIP tips say about your accent?

   • ADon't worry unless it stops people from understanding you
   • BYou must use a Canadian accent to pass
   • CHide your accent by speaking very slowly
   • DYour accent is scored as one of the four rating dimensions
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   Odpowiedź: A. Don't worry unless it stops people from understanding you

   The official tips say not to worry about your accent and to focus on grammar, vocabulary and a full answer, unless your accent prevents understanding.

2. Pytanie 2 z 15

   How can you show a wider range of vocabulary?

   • ARepeat the key words from the question as often as you can
   • BUse only very short, simple words
   • CUse words from your first language
   • DUse synonyms and paraphrase instead of repeating words
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   Odpowiedź: D. Use synonyms and paraphrase instead of repeating words

   Try not to repeat words. Synonyms and paraphrases show the range of your vocabulary.

3. Pytanie 3 z 15

   What speaking pace is best?

   • AFast at the start and slow at the end
   • BA natural pace
   • CAs fast as possible, to fit in more ideas
   • DVery slow, with a pause after every word
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   Odpowiedź: B. A natural pace

   Speak clearly at a natural pace. Very fast speech is harder to follow, and long pauses make an answer less complete.

4. Pytanie 4 z 15

   You finish what you planned with 25 seconds still left. What is the best thing to do?

   • ARepeat your first sentence again, word for word, to fill the time
   • BAdd another detail or example that fits the task
   • CStay silent until the timer ends, then move to the next task
   • DStart talking about the next task
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   Odpowiedź: B. Add another detail or example that fits the task

   Use the whole speaking time. Long silences make your answer less complete.

5. Pytanie 5 z 15

   Frequent "um" and "uh" sounds mainly lower your score in which dimension?

   • AVocabulary
   • BListenability
   • CContent/Coherence
   • DTask Fulfillment
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   Odpowiedź: B. Listenability

   Pauses and interjections are part of Listenability, along with rhythm, pronunciation and grammar.

6. Pytanie 6 z 15

   You make a small grammar mistake while speaking. What should you do?

   • ACorrect it several times to be sure
   • BStop and start the whole answer again from the beginning
   • CCorrect it once, quickly, and keep going
   • DApologize to the rater and explain
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   Odpowiedź: C. Correct it once, quickly, and keep going

   Frequent self-correction hurts Listenability. Fix the mistake once and move on.

7. Pytanie 7 z 15

   What is the best way to practise for the Speaking test?

   • AMemorize one long answer and use it for every task on the test
   • BOnly practise writing essays
   • CRead model answers silently
   • DRecord yourself with a timer, then listen and review
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   Odpowiedź: D. Record yourself with a timer, then listen and review

   The official tips suggest practising speaking and recording yourself so you feel confident on test day.

8. Pytanie 8 z 15

   After recording a practice answer, what can you do to improve it?

   • ACount how many times you said "um", then delete the recording
   • BWrite out what you said and spend 20–30 minutes editing it
   • CSpeed up the recording and listen again
   • DDelete it and never listen to it
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   Odpowiedź: B. Write out what you said and spend 20–30 minutes editing it

   The study pack suggests writing a transcript and editing it for grammar, transitions, word choice and sentence variety.

9. Pytanie 9 z 15

   You feel 30 seconds of preparation is too short when you start practising. What does the study pack suggest?

   • AStart with more time, then slowly shorten it
   • BAlways practise with 5 minutes
   • CPractise with no preparation time at all, from the very first day
   • DSkip the tasks with 30 seconds
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   Odpowiedź: A. Start with more time, then slowly shorten it

   Begin with more than 30 seconds of preparation, then gradually reduce it to match the test.

10. Pytanie 10 z 15

    Which word is the most precise replacement for "good" in "The bus is good because it always comes on time"?

    • Adelicious
    • Bspacious
    • Cexcited
    • Dreliable
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    Odpowiedź: D. reliable

    "Reliable" means you can count on it, which matches a bus that is always on time.

11. Pytanie 11 z 15

    Which sentence best combines "I like the park. It is quiet. It is near my home."?

    • A"I like the park because it's quiet and close to my home."
    • B"The park, I like, quiet it is."
    • C"I like the park. Quiet. Near home."
    • D"I like the park, it is quiet, it is near my home, I like it."
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    Odpowiedź: A. "I like the park because it's quiet and close to my home."

    Joining ideas with "because" and "and" makes one clear, varied sentence.

12. Pytanie 12 z 15

    Why do the official tips suggest using your own life experiences?

    • APersonal stories always get a higher CELPIP level than made-up ones
    • BThey are easier to talk about and come with natural details
    • CMade-up stories are not allowed
    • DRaters check that every story is true
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    Odpowiedź: B. They are easier to talk about and come with natural details

    Personal experiences are easier to describe in detail. You may still make up a story if you need to.

13. Pytanie 13 z 15

    How can you make sure you don't get cut off in the middle of an idea?

    • ATalk as fast as you can from the very start so you can say more
    • BIgnore the timer and keep talking
    • CPlan to use only half the time
    • DWatch the progress bar and finish your last sentence in time
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    Odpowiedź: D. Watch the progress bar and finish your last sentence in time

    Manage your time: use the timer so you can complete your final sentence.

14. Pytanie 14 z 15

    Read the transcript. Which dimension is most clearly affected?

    Task 2 prompt: Talk about a special meal you remember.

    Response (transcript): "So, um, last year, uh, my mother, she, um… she cooked, I mean, she cook, she cooked a big, uh, dinner for, um, my birthday. And, uh, it was, um, very… very… uh, very good."

    • AListenability
    • BTask Fulfillment
    • CContent/Coherence
    • DVocabulary
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    Odpowiedź: A. Listenability

    The many fillers, repeated words and self-corrections break the rhythm and flow, which are part of Listenability.

15. Pytanie 15 z 15

    Read the transcript. Which dimension most needs improvement?

    Task 1 prompt: Your friend wants to learn to cook. Give her advice.

    Response (transcript): "You should take a class. A class is nice. It's nice to learn with a teacher. Also, cooking videos are nice. Videos are nice because you can watch them at home. Another nice idea is to cook with your mom. That's nice too."

    • AContent/Coherence
    • BTask Fulfillment
    • CVocabulary
    • DListenability
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    Odpowiedź: C. Vocabulary

    The speaker gives three ideas and speaks to the friend, but "nice" is repeated many times. More precise words would show range.

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