CELPIP Speaking Task 5 Template: Comparing and Persuading

Objetivo

Compare opciones de vivienda y persuada a su familia para que acepte su elección en 60 segundos de grabación. La tarea se desarrolla en dos fases. En la Parte 1, usted lee en silencio dos opciones y elige la que prefiera (60 segundos, sin hablar). En la Parte 2, su familia propone una casa diferente y completamente nueva que usted nunca ha visto. Dispone de 60 segundos para prepararse y 60 segundos para convencerlos de que la opción que eligió en la Parte 1 sigue siendo la mejor.

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Ejemplo de tarea

En cada paso a continuación reutilizamos la misma tarea para que pueda observar cómo un único escenario recorre toda la plantilla.

Prompt: Your family is relocating to another area. Below are two housing options — choose the one you prefer. In the next section, your family will suggest a different house, and you will need to persuade them that what you chose is still the better option by comparing the two.

Parte 1 — Elija la opción que prefiera (60 segundos, sin hablar)

Para esta plantilla asumimos que usted eligió la Opción A — the New Downtown Townhouse. Todos los ejemplos a continuación se basan en esa elección.

Parte 2 — Persuada en contra de la opción sorpresa de su familia (60 segundos de preparación + 60 segundos de habla)

En la siguiente pantalla, la opción que rechazó en la Parte 1 desaparece. Su familia propone una tercera casa que usted nunca ha visto (la opción de ellos, a la izquierda), y la que usted eligió en la Parte 1 permanece a la derecha. Ahora debe convencerlos de que su opción sigue siendo mejor que la propuesta sorpresa.

Dato clave: En la Parte 2, usted siempre persuade a su familia en contra de una opción completamente nueva que acaban de presentar, no de la opción que ya rechazó en la Parte 1. Compare su elección con la propuesta sorpresa de la familia, destaque las ventajas de la suya y señale las desventajas de la de ellos.

Paso 1: Apertura. Declare su elección

Objetivo: Declare con claridad qué opción prefiere y prepare la comparación. Unos 10 segundos.

Refuerzo gramatical: Estructuras comparativas

Demuestre variedad gramatical empleando distintas formas comparativas:

La plantilla

• Declare su preferencia: I believe that [your choice] is the better option because it offers more advantages compared to [family’s surprise choice].
• Razón breve: One of the main advantages of [your choice] is that it [key advantage], and here’s why.

Ejemplo: I believe that the new downtown townhouse is the better choice because it offers more advantages compared to the spacious suburban family home. One of the main advantages of the townhouse is that it saves us money and time, and here’s why.

Paso 2: Comparación principal. Ventajas y desventajas

Objetivo: Compare ambas opciones de forma sistemática, destacando las ventajas de su elección y las desventajas de la propuesta sorpresa de la familia. Unos 40 segundos.

Refuerzo gramatical: Conectores de contraste

Utilice estos conectores para pasar de las ventajas de su opción a las desventajas de la opción sorpresa:

Refuerzo gramatical: Superlativos para los argumentos más sólidos

Utilice superlativos para enfatizar los puntos más fuertes de su argumentación:

Ejemplos:

• Affordability is the most important factor for our budget.
• The townhouse is the best option for a family that relies on public transit.
• Price is the biggest drawback of the suburban home.

La plantilla (Comparación en tres puntos)

Punto 1: Su opción, ventaja principal

• One of the main advantages of [your choice] is that it [comparative advantage], whereas [family’s surprise] is [drawback]. [Explain benefit].

Punto 2: La opción sorpresa de la familia, concesión + contraargumento

• Unlike [family’s surprise], [your choice] provides the added benefit of [advantage]. Although [family’s surprise] seems appealing, it doesn’t offer [benefit], which is crucial for [situation].

Punto 3: Su opción, argumento definitivo

• For example, if we choose [your choice], we will [benefit]. Considering the long-term benefits, [your choice] clearly outweighs [family’s surprise] because [strongest reason].

Ejemplo (Punto 1): One of the main advantages of the townhouse is that it costs only $250,000, whereas the suburban home is $380,000 — that’s $130,000 more. Saving that money means we could pay down the mortgage faster or use it for other priorities.

Ejemplo (Punto 2): Unlike the suburban home, the townhouse provides the added benefit of being close to public transportation and shopping malls. This means we can get around easily without relying on a second car. In contrast, the suburban home is 25 minutes from downtown and 15 minutes from shops, which adds daily commuting time. Although the suburban home seems appealing because of its extra space, it doesn’t offer the same level of convenience, which is crucial for our daily routines.

Ejemplo (Punto 3): For example, if we choose the townhouse, we will save both money and hours of commuting every week. Considering the long-term benefits, the townhouse clearly outweighs the suburban home because it gives us a more practical lifestyle and leaves room in the budget for the things we actually enjoy.

Paso 3: Cierre. Persuada con una recomendación final

Objetivo: Ofrezca una recomendación final firme que convenza al oyente. Unos 10 segundos.

Refuerzo gramatical: Patrones de lenguaje persuasivo

La plantilla

• Recomendación: Overall, [your choice] is the better choice because it provides [reasons].
• Cierre persuasivo: Given all the factors, [your choice] clearly stands out as the best option.

Ejemplo: Overall, the townhouse is the better choice because it is more affordable, closer to everything we need, and still has enough space for our family. Given all the factors, the new downtown townhouse clearly stands out as the best option for us.

Respuesta modelo (Puntuación 9+)

A continuación se presenta la respuesta completa comentada, asumiendo que usted eligió el Townhouse en la Parte 1 y la sorpresa de la familia en la Parte 2 es la Spacious Suburban Family Home:

Opening, State Preference I believe that the new downtown townhouse is the better choice because it offers more advantages compared to the spacious suburban family home. Brief Reason One of the main advantages of the townhouse is that it saves us money and time, and here’s why.

Point 1, Your Choice One of the main advantages of the townhouse is that it costs only $250,000, Contrast whereas the suburban home is $380,000 — that’s $130,000 more. Benefit Saving that money means we could pay down the mortgage faster or use it for other priorities.

Point 2, Comparison Unlike the suburban home, the townhouse provides the added benefit of being close to public transportation and shopping malls. Consequence This means we can get around easily without relying on a second car. Counter In contrast, the suburban home is 25 minutes from downtown and 15 minutes from shops, which adds daily commuting time. Concession Although the suburban home seems appealing because of its extra space, it doesn’t offer the same level of convenience, which is crucial for our daily routines.

Point 3, Persuasion For example, if we choose the townhouse, we will save both money and hours of commuting every week. Long-term Considering the long-term benefits, the townhouse clearly outweighs the suburban home because it gives us a more practical lifestyle and leaves room in the budget for the things we actually enjoy. Final Recommendation Overall, the townhouse is the better choice because it is more affordable, closer to everything we need, and still has enough space for our family. Closing Given all the factors, the new downtown townhouse clearly stands out as the best option for us.

Referencia rápida de señales de transición

Bancos de frases universales

Apertura: Presentar su elección

Comparar las opciones

Cierre: Persuasión final