CELPIP Speaking · Task 7 of 8
CELPIP Speaking Task 7 Practice Questions: Expressing Opinions
Practice CELPIP Speaking Task 7 with 50 original opinion questions.
50 sets
Original practice sets
Set 1
Free to try
30s prep
Per set
90s speak
Per set
50 CELPIP Speaking Task 7 practice questions
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Flexible Office Hours
Work & Careers - 2
AI Tools for Assignments
Education & Learning - 3
Evening Hours at Libraries
Community & Public Spaces - 4
Living with Parents Longer
Family & Parenting - 5
Relying on Public Transit
Travel & Transportation - 6
Written Updates Instead of Meetings
Work & Careers - 7
School Uniform Policies
Education & Learning - 8
Sugary Drink Sales Limits
Health & Leisure - 9
Screen-Time Limits for Teens
Family & Parenting - 10
Smaller Homes Near Services
Home & Household - 11
Planning Vacations in Advance
Travel & Transportation - 12
Fees for Disposable Cups
Shopping & Consumer Choices - 13
Judging Staff by Results
Work & Careers - 14
More Group Assignments
Education & Learning - 15
Self-Checkout in Stores
Shopping & Consumer Choices - 16
Participation in Youth Sports
Health & Leisure - 17
Shared Land for Gardens
Community & Public Spaces - 18
Watching New Films at Home
Health & Leisure - 19
Buying Refurbished Electronics
Shopping & Consumer Choices - 20
Protecting a Weekly Day Off
Health & Leisure - 21
Paid Time for Training
Work & Careers - 22
Later School Start Times
Education & Learning - 23
Household Chores for Children
Family & Parenting - 24
Supporting Local Stores
Shopping & Consumer Choices - 25
Digital Menus in Restaurants
Shopping & Consumer Choices - 26
Regular Video Calls with Family
Family & Parenting - 27
Quiet Zones in Parks
Community & Public Spaces - 28
Longer Lunches and Later Finishes
Work & Careers - 29
Open-Book Exams in Schools
Education & Learning - 30
Repairing Broken Appliances
Home & Household - 31
Free Museum Admission Days
Community & Public Spaces - 32
Travelling with Carry-On Only
Travel & Transportation - 33
Weekly Meal Planning
Home & Household - 34
Community Service for Graduation
Education & Learning - 35
Voice or Written Messages
Work & Careers - 36
Changing Employers or Staying Put
Work & Careers - 37
Casual Dress at Work
Work & Careers - 38
Recorded Lectures or Live Classes
Education & Learning - 39
Shared Groceries for Roommates
Home & Household - 40
Car-Free Weekend Streets
Travel & Transportation - 41
Renting or Owning Products
Shopping & Consumer Choices - 42
Choosing Children's Activities
Family & Parenting - 43
Store Loyalty Programs
Shopping & Consumer Choices - 44
Rotating Team Leadership
Work & Careers - 45
Priorities in Language Learning
Education & Learning - 46
Experiences or Physical Gifts
Family & Parenting - 47
Ongoing Feedback or Formal Reviews
Work & Careers - 48
Regular Family Mealtimes
Home & Household - 49
Popular or Lesser-Known Destinations
Travel & Transportation - 50
Free or Paid Community Events
Community & Public Spaces
The task
What is CELPIP Speaking Task 7: Expressing Opinions?
A question or statement about a public issue: should cities ban cars from downtown, should children have part-time jobs, is working from home better for companies. You take a position and defend it.
How a practice set runs
- Read the question and the positions it offers.
- Use the 30-second preparation countdown to choose a side, two reasons and one example for each.
- Record during the 90-second speaking window.
- Submit for transcription and evaluation; the transcript and feedback appear below.
What you answer
A spoken argument of up to 90 seconds: a clear position in the first sentence, two or three developed reasons with examples, a brief nod to the other side and a conclusion. The evaluation reports an estimated level, a transcript and comments on argument development, linking language, vocabulary and fluency.
Example
Sample prompt: Some people think employers should allow flexible working hours for everyone. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons and examples.
Skills and pitfalls
What CELPIP Speaking Task 7 tests
Task 7 checks whether you can state a position on an issue and support it with reasons and examples in a sustained answer.
Ninety seconds is long, so the task also measures development: whether each reason gets an explanation and an example rather than a single sentence.
How practicing these sets helps
Fifty questions on the issues that come up most, from technology and education to work and the environment, build a stock of reasons and examples you can draw on quickly. The transcript shows where your argument thinned out, and the evaluation names the vocabulary to upgrade.
What you will see
- A question such as whether cities should ban cars from downtown, or whether children should have part-time jobs.
- A 30-second preparation countdown, then a 90-second recording window.
- A transcript and evaluation of your argument after recording.
Skills you need
- Stating a clear opinion in the first sentence
- Developing two or three reasons with examples
- Using linking language to move between points
- Acknowledging the other side briefly without losing your position
Common mistakes
- Sitting on the fence and never choosing a side
- Listing reasons without explaining any of them
- Running out of content at 50 seconds
- Repeating the opinion instead of adding a new point
Strategy
How to improve in CELPIP Speaking Task 7
Improve Speaking Task 7 by practising the 5 habits below on timed sets and reviewing every explanation afterwards.
Take a side in the first sentence
In my opinion, cities should... Committing immediately gives the rest of the answer a direction and saves you from hedging.
Plan two reasons and one example each
Thirty seconds is enough to choose two reasons and picture one example for each. That is a 90-second answer.
Explain, then illustrate
For each reason, say why it is true, then give a concrete case: a friend, a city, a study you remember, a situation from work.
Mention the other view once
Some people argue the opposite, and then say why you still hold your view. It shows balance without weakening your position.
Signpost your structure
First, another reason is, finally, and overall tell the listener where you are in the argument. They also buy you a second to think.
FAQ
What do candidates ask about CELPIP Speaking Task 7?
Short answers to what candidates ask about Expressing Opinions and about practicing it here.
What is CELPIP Speaking Task 7?
Task 7, Expressing Opinions, asks for your opinion on a public issue. You state a position and support it with reasons and examples in a sustained spoken answer.
How long is Task 7?
In these practice sets you have 30 seconds to prepare and 90 seconds to speak.
Do I have to give a balanced view?
No. Choose a side and defend it. Mentioning the opposing view briefly is fine, but the answer should be clearly yours.
How do I keep talking for 90 seconds?
Two reasons, each explained and each with an example, plus a short opening and closing, fill the time without repetition.
How is my recording evaluated?
After you record, an AI evaluation reviews the answer for content, vocabulary, fluency and how well it handles the task, and gives an estimated level with a transcript. It is a practice estimate, not an official CELPIP score.
Are the Task 7 practice questions free?
The first question is free, including recording, the evaluation and the transcript. The remaining questions are part of the Pro plan.
Are these official CELPIP speaking questions?
No. Every prompt is original practice material written to match the task format. This site is independent and not affiliated with CELPIP or Paragon Testing Enterprises.
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Related CELPIP practice
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Other Speaking tasks
- Speaking Task 1: Giving AdviceSomeone you know has a problem; give them practical advice in 90 seconds.
- Speaking Task 2: Personal ExperienceTell a short story from your life with a beginning, a middle and a point.
- Speaking Task 3: Describing a SceneDescribe a picture so clearly that a listener who cannot see it can picture it.
- Speaking Task 4: Making PredictionsLook at a scene and predict what the people in it will do next, with reasons.
- Speaking Task 5: Comparing and PersuadingChoose between options, then persuade someone who prefers a different one.
- Speaking Task 6: Difficult SituationAn awkward situation with two people involved; choose one and speak to them directly.
- Speaking Task 8: Unusual SituationDescribe a strange object or scene to someone who cannot see it, using everyday words.
Ready to practice CELPIP Speaking Task 7?
Set 1 is free. Every answer comes with an explanation.