speaking 191

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 think sport has an age limit, or should everyone be able to take part?
2. 2. In the sport world, is winning all that matters?
3. 3. Why do you think football fans so often become violent?
4. 4. Why do you think sports people feel the need to take performance-enhancing drugs?