speaking 20

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 your favourite way of travelling? (Why do you like it?)
2. 2. What’s the longest journey you’ve ever been on? (Tell us about it.)
3. 3. How do you pass the time on a long journey?
4. 4. Do you prefer to travel abroad on holiday or to stay closer to home? (Why?)
5. 5. Where do you think you’ll spend your holidays next year?