speaking 25

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 sorts of books do you enjoy reading most?
2. 2. What is the most popular sport in your country?
3. 3. What do you do to exercise?
4. 4. Does anyone you know have an interesting hobby?
5. 5. If you could take up a new hobby, what would you do?