speaking 117

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. A young man works very hard and has only one free day a week. He wants to find an activity to help him relax.
2. 2. Here are some activities that could help him relax.
3. 3. Talk together about the different activities he could do, and say which would be most relaxing.