speaking 198

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 going on a diet is a waste of time?
2. 2. Do you think people care how fat they may be?
3. 3. Do you think people should take more care of their weight?
4. 4. Do you think too many children have a weight problem?