speaking 172

How to answer well

• • Answer the question directly, then add a reason or example — one-word answers score badly.
• • Aim for 20–40 seconds per question at this level.
• • Use a range of tenses and linking words; the examiner is listening for variety.
• • If you lose your thread, paraphrase rather than stopping.

All questions

1. 1. What do you do when you want to relax? (Why?)
2. 2. Do you prefer to relax with friends or alone? (Why?)
3. 3. Is it important to do exercise in your free time? (Why?/Why not?)
4. 4. Is it useful to learn new skills in your free time? (Why?/Why not?)
5. 5. Do you think people spend too much time working/studying these days? (Why?/Why not?)