speaking 288

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. What's the best way to deal with stress in modern life?
2. 2. Do you think people today are more stressed than they were in the past?
3. 3. What are some common causes of stress for young people today?
4. 4. What advice would you give someone who is feeling overwhelmed by work or study?