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  CELPIP Reading Task 4 – Real Solving Formula First understand what Task 4 really tests: Task 4 = Opinions Agreement / Disagreement Main idea Inference Vocabulary Matching statements to people The Real Formula for Task 4 Use M.A.P.S Method This is a proper solving method, not just structure. M – Main idea of article A – Attitude of each person P – Point (main idea) of each person S – Support (example/reason they give) If you find these for each person → you can answer most questions How To Use MAPS (Step-by-Step) When you see Task 4 passage: Step 1 – Read article quickly → Find MAIN IDEA Ask: What is the issue? What is the topic? Is writer positive or negative? Write in head: Article = Topic + Opinion Step 2 – Read Comment A → Find Attitude + Point Ask: Agree or disagree? What is their main reason? Example: Person A: > I support building bike lanes because pollution will decrease. So: Attitude → Agree Point → Reduce pollution Support → Environment benefit Step 3 – Read Comment ...

Celpip Speaking April 2026🔹 SHORTCUT FORMULA FOR TASK 7 Use: B.E.O.R. B – Background sentence (introduce topic) E – Explain first side O – Opposite side R – Result / Overall opinion Shortcut Script “This issue is often debated because people have different opinions. On one hand, ______. For example, ______. On the other hand, ______. Overall, I believe ______ because ______.” 🔹 HOW TO EXTEND TO 1.5 MINUTES Tell students to add: explanation example result condition Example expansion: explanation → why example → real situation result → impact condition → if / when That automatically increases fluency length. --- 🔹 Important TASK 7 QUESTIONS (APRIL 2026) These are very realistic CELPIP-style topics: 1. Should employees work four days a week instead of five? 2. Is it better to live in a big city or a small town? 3. Should university education be free for everyone? 4. Do you think online shopping is better than shopping in stores? 5. Should companies allow employees to work from home per...