What this task asks
You see two images showing a situation and are asked to make predictions about what will happen next or in the future. 30 seconds to prepare, 60 seconds to speak. Your predictions should be logical, specific, and supported with brief reasoning. There is no single right answer.
The Prediction Framework
Opening — Describe the current situation briefly (10–15 seconds)
"Looking at these two images, it appears that the city is planning a major expansion of its public transit network. Image A shows the current subway map, and Image B shows the proposed new lines."
Prediction 1 — Your most confident prediction (20–25 seconds)
"My first prediction is that commuting times for residents in the outer districts will decrease significantly — likely by 20 to 30 percent — once these new lines are operational. Currently, many of those areas rely entirely on bus routes that share road space with cars, which makes them highly vulnerable to traffic delays. A dedicated rail line removes that variable entirely."
Prediction 2 — A secondary prediction (15–20 seconds)
"Beyond that, I would predict a noticeable increase in property values in the neighbourhoods closest to the new stations. This is a well-documented pattern in cities that expand transit access — housing demand in previously underserved areas rises as those areas become more attractive to commuters."
Qualifier — Acknowledge uncertainty (10 seconds)
"Of course, these predictions depend on the project being completed on time and on budget, which is not always guaranteed with large infrastructure initiatives. But based on what I can see here, I'm fairly confident in both of these outcomes."
Useful Prediction Language
High confidence: "I would predict..." / "It seems likely that..." / "I'm fairly confident that..." "Based on this, it's reasonable to expect..."
Medium confidence: "There's a good chance that..." / "It's possible that..." "One potential outcome is..." / "This could lead to..."
Adding conditions: "Assuming [X], then..." / "Provided that..." / "This depends partly on..." "If the trend continues,..."
Plug-and-Play Sentence Starters
Memorise these. On exam day, your opening, transitions, and closing should be automatic — so your mental energy goes entirely into the content.
Opening sentences (choose one):
- "Based on what I can see here, my first prediction is that [OUTCOME]."
- "Looking at these two images, it appears that [CURRENT SITUATION]."
- "Before anything else, I want to note the key difference between these images: [DIFFERENCE]."
Transition phrases (between points):
- "Beyond that, I would also expect..."
- "On top of that, I'd predict..."
- "There's also a good chance that..."
Closing sentences (choose one):
- "Of course, these predictions assume [CONDITION] — but based on the evidence, I'm fairly confident."
- "Whatever happens, I'm confident that [OUTCOME] is the most likely direction."
- "At the end of the day, [RESTATE PREDICTION] — that's my strongest expectation."
CLB 6 vs CLB 8 — Same Idea, Different Level
See exactly what the examiner is comparing your response against.
| Criterion | CLB 6 response | CLB 8 response |
|---|---|---|
| Opening | "I think the city will build more train lines." | "Based on what I can see here, my first prediction is that commuting times in the outer districts will decrease significantly once these new lines open." |
| Supporting detail | "This will make things better for people." | "Currently, those areas rely on buses that share the road with cars, so a dedicated rail line removes that source of delay entirely." |
| Vocabulary | "Maybe house prices will go up too." | "I would also predict a noticeable increase in property values near the new stations, a pattern well documented in cities that expand transit access." |
| Closing | "So I think that's what will happen." | "Of course, this depends on the project staying on budget, but based on the evidence, I'm fairly confident in both outcomes." |