speaking 183

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 to practise any water sports at the beach?
2. 2. Do you enjoy spending the day at the beach or do you find it boring?
3. 3. What do you like to do when you go to the beach?
4. 4. Do you think the beach is a good place to relax?
5. 5. Do you prefer to relax or do some sports on the beach?