speaking 245

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 enjoy trying new kinds of food? (Why/Why not?)
2. 2. What kind of food is popular in your country right now? (Why?)
3. 3. Are there any foods that you dislike eating? (Why?)
4. 4. Do you prefer cooking at home or eating at a restaurant? (Why?)
5. 5. Do you think fast food is a problem in your country? (Why/Why not?)