speaking 179

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. Do you like reading books? (Why?)
2. 2. What is your favourite genre of books? (Why?)
3. 3. Do you prefer reading books or listening to audiobooks? (Why?)
4. 4. What book can you recommend someone to read? (Why?)
5. 5. Which do you think is more interesting: reading comics or reading books? (Why is it interesting?)