speaking 124

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. Your friend wants to help the environment.
2. 2. Here are some ideas.
3. 3. Talk together about the things he can do and decide which are the most important.