speaking 254

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 genre of book or film do you enjoy the most? (Give an example and explain why.)
2. 2. Do you prefer watching films at home or at the cinema? (Why?)
3. 3. Tell me about a film or book that had a powerful effect on you.
4. 4. How important is it to read fiction? (What can people learn from it?)
5. 5. What makes a TV series successful in your opinion?