CELPIP speaking
Making Predictions
How to Master CELPIP Speaking Task 4: Making Predictions
This task is the direct follow-up to Task 3. You will look at the exact same illustration you just described, but now you must make a logical prediction about what you think will happen next.
What You Will Do
- You will have 30 seconds to prepare.
- You will only have 60 seconds to record your prediction.
The #1 Trap to Avoid
The biggest mistake is making a "crazy" prediction that has no evidence in the picture (e.g., "A UFO will land in the park"). The second mistake is just describing the picture again. The grader already heard you do that in Task 3. You must use future-tense language and talk about what will happen.
The CLB 9+ "3-Part Prediction" (Use in your 30s prep!)
Use your 30 seconds to find 2-3 "clues" in the picture and build this simple 3-part answer:
- Part 1: State Your Main Prediction (approx. 15 seconds): Start with a clear, general prediction. (e.g., "In the next few moments, I think the park is going to get even more chaotic.").
- Part 2: Give Evidence #1 (approx. 20 seconds): Point to your first clue and explain what will happen. (e.g., "First, I see two kids having a water fight near the fountain. I predict they are going to splash that man reading the newspaper, and he'll probably get angry.").
- Part 3: Give Evidence #2 (approx. 20 seconds): Point to your second clue. (e.g., "Also, I notice the man walking his dog is getting too close to the woman with the hot dog. It's likely that the dog will try to steal her food, and she will probably spill her drink.").
- Part 4: Conclusion (approx. 5 seconds): A quick summary. (e.g., "So overall, I think the scene is about to get very messy.").
Final Tips
- Use Future Tense: These are your magic words. "He is going to...", "They will probably...", "It's likely that...", "I predict that..."
- Be a Detective: You are not being creative. You are using evidence from the picture to make a logical guess.
Ready to Get Your Speaking Graded?
Can you use evidence to make a logical prediction in 60 seconds? This task is all about using the right language ("will probably," "is going to") and backing it up with "because..."
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