CELPIP Speaking Task 6 Template: Dealing with a Difficult Situation

Мета

Зверніться до складної чи незручної ситуації, пояснивши своє рішення співрозмовнику за 60 секунд. На підготовку Ви маєте 60 секунд. У завданні дається вибір EITHER/OR: Ви обираєте, з ким говорити (наприклад, зі співрозмовником A або зі співрозмовником B). У цьому завданні важливо показати, що Ви вмієте бути дипломатичними, співчутливими й конструктивними, використовуючи при цьому складну граматику.

На що дивиться екзаменатор

Приклад завдання

На кожному кроці ми повертаємося до того самого завдання, щоб Ви побачили, як один сценарій проходить через весь шаблон.

Завдання: A close cousin who lives in another country is coming to visit for a year. She tells you that she would like to stay at your place to explore your country’s culture and to spend some time with you. Your roommate does not agree, and says you will have to move out if she comes.

Choose ONE: EITHER Talk to your cousin. Explain why she cannot move in for a year. OR Talk to your roommate. Explain why your cousin should be allowed to move in with you for a year.

Крок 1. Відкриття. Покажіть розуміння ситуації

Мета: Зверніться до людини, покажіть розуміння проблеми й вияв співчуття. Близько 10–15 секунд.

Grammar Booster: Empathetic Opening Patterns

Використовуйте ці конструкції, щоб показати розуміння перед тим, як пропонувати рішення:

Шаблон

• Звернення: Hi [Name], I wanted to talk to you about [situation].
• Визнання проблеми: I understand that [description of the problem], and I can see why [emotion/reaction].
• Співчуття: I feel the same way / I want to make sure we can work this out.

Приклад: Hi [Cousin’s Name], I wanted to talk to you about something important. I know you were hoping to stay with me for a year to explore the country and spend more time together, but unfortunately, the problem we’re facing is that my roommate is not comfortable with the idea. I understand this might come as a surprise, but I want to explain my reasoning.

Крок 2. Основна відповідь. Поясніть і запропонуйте рішення

Мета: Поясніть свою позицію (за потреби), а потім запропонуйте одне чи два практичні рішення. Близько 35–40 секунд.

Grammar Booster: Hypothetical Language (2nd Conditional)

Формула: If + Past Simple, … would + Base Verb

Використовуйте Second Conditional, щоб пропонувати гіпотетичні рішення дипломатично:

Приклади:

• If I were in your position, I would feel exactly the same way about coming to visit.
• If we could agree on a shorter stay, it would work for both of us and for my roommate.
• If you’d be open to it, I would suggest we try a three-month trial first and see how it goes.

Grammar Booster: Modal Verbs for Diplomatic Suggestions

Grammar Booster: Problem-Solution Language

Шаблон

• Пояснення (коротке): What happened was [brief explanation]. I [take responsibility / want to explain].
• Рішення 1: What I’d like to suggest is [practical solution]. This way, [benefit for both].
• Рішення 2 (за бажанням): Alternatively, we could [another option]. [How it helps].
• Компроміс: If you [agree to X], I would be happy to [Y].

Приклад: The situation is complicated because my roommate has made it clear that if you move in, I will need to find a new place to live, and I simply cannot afford to move right now. As a result, we’ve had to reconsider the original plan of having you stay here. I want to be honest with you so you understand the challenges I’m facing.

After thinking it over, I’ve decided that the best course of action is to help you find a place nearby where you can still stay for the year, but not at my apartment. The main reason for this decision is that I need to maintain a good relationship with my roommate, as we both share the responsibilities of living here. I’ve thought about this carefully, and I believe it’s the right decision, even though it’s not easy.

Крок 3. Завершення. Виявіть доброзичливість

Мета: Завершіть на позитивній, доброзичливій ноті. Близько 5–10 секунд.

Grammar Booster: Future Commitment Phrases

Шаблон

• Зобовʼязання: I promise to [specific action] going forward.
• Позитивний тон: I value [our relationship / being good neighbors / working together], and I hope we can move past this.
• Готовність допомогти: Please don’t hesitate to let me know if [anything else comes up].

Приклад: I understand how you must feel, and I wish things could be different, but I really hope you can see things from my perspective. I’m sorry if this causes any inconvenience, but I believe it’s necessary. If there’s anything I can do to help with this, please let me know. We can still spend a lot of time together, and I’d love to help you find a great place nearby. Thank you for understanding, and I’m confident we can get through this together.

Зразкова відповідь (бал 9+)

Збираємо все разом — ось повна відповідь із розміткою на приклад завдання із початку шаблону (відповідь за гілкою EITHER — розмова з кузиною):

Opening Hi [Cousin’s Name], I wanted to talk to you about something important. I know you were hoping to stay with me for a year to explore the country and spend more time together, but unfortunately, Problem Statement the problem we’re facing is that my roommate is not comfortable with the idea. Empathy I understand this might come as a surprise, but I want to explain my reasoning.

Situation The situation is complicated because my roommate has made it clear that if you move in, I will need to find a new place to live, and I simply cannot afford to move right now. Consequence As a result, we’ve had to reconsider the original plan of having you stay here. I want to be honest with you so you understand the challenges I’m facing.

Decision After thinking it over, I’ve decided that the best course of action is to help you find a place nearby where you can still stay for the year, but not at my apartment. Reasoning The main reason for this decision is that I need to maintain a good relationship with my roommate, as we both share the responsibilities of living here. Conviction I’ve thought about this carefully, and I believe it’s the right decision, even though it’s not easy.

Empathy I understand how you must feel, and I wish things could be different, but I really hope you can see things from my perspective. Apology I’m sorry if this causes any inconvenience, but I believe it’s necessary. Offer to Help If there’s anything I can do to help with this, please let me know. We can still spend a lot of time together, and I’d love to help you find a great place nearby. Closing Thank you for understanding, and I’m confident we can get through this together.

Короткий довідник слів-звʼязок

Універсальні добірки фраз

Відкриття. Визнання проблеми

Пояснення та пропозиція рішень

Завершення. Співчуття та доброзичливість