speaking 123

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 group of friends decided to go out on a rainy day.
2. 2. Here are some different places.
3. 3. Talk together about the different places they can go to and decide which one would be best.