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CELPIP Speaking Task 7
Expressing Opinions

Decide whether local schools offer enough activities for teenagers, record a complete opinion, and review how well your reasons support it.

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Task 7 · Expressing Opinions 30s prepare · 90s speak

Give your opinion on school activities

Think about the extracurricular activities available to teenagers at local schools.

Do you think local schools have enough extracurricular activities for teenagers?

  • state one clear opinion about whether the activities are enough;
  • support that position with two or more distinct reasons; and
  • develop the reasons with a relevant school or community example.

Keep one clear position and organize the reasons in a logical order.

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Julian Mendez

Original task byJulian MendezCELPIP Content Writer

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What this preview tests

A strong Task 7 response gives one clear answer and develops it.

Speaking Task 7 tests whether you can take a clear position on a familiar issue, support it with distinct reasons and details, and present the ideas logically in 90 seconds.

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Answer the question early

State whether the current activities are enough before moving into reasons, so the listener never has to infer your position.

2

Separate the reasons

Use distinct angles such as variety, access, schedules, or cost instead of repeating the same point in different words.

3

Make one reason concrete

Add a realistic school or community example that shows how the available activities could affect a teenager.

A practical Task 7 method

Choose a position. Build three reasons. Add details. Close clearly.

  1. Decide what ‘enough’ means.During preparation, choose a simple standard such as variety, accessibility, affordability, or fit with student schedules.
  2. Plan reasons, not a script.Note three short reason labels and one example. Use those notes to keep the response moving without sounding memorized.
  3. Signal each new point.Use clear transitions, explain why each reason matters, and end by restating the opinion in one sentence.
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Full Task 7 opinion

Expressing Opinions asks you to answer a direct question, take a clear position, and develop the reasons behind it. Read the official study pack.

Task 7 timing

This practice follows 30 seconds of silent preparation and a 90-second recorded response.

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Quick answers

CELPIP Speaking Task 7 FAQ

What is CELPIP Speaking Task 7?

CELPIP Speaking Task 7 is Expressing Opinions. You answer a direct opinion question, state a clear position, and support it with reasons and specific details.

How much time do I have for Speaking Task 7?

This practice follows the current Task 7 timing: 30 seconds to prepare and 90 seconds to record your response.

How should I organize a Task 7 response?

State your position early, develop two or three distinct reasons with specific details, and use transitions to keep the ideas in a logical order.

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