speaking 283

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 people of different ages always have different interests?
2. 2. What kinds of activities do you enjoy doing with your parents?
3. 3. When you go out with your friends, how do you decide what to do?
4. 4. Do you enjoy going on excursions with a large group or do you prefer going by yourself or with a friend?