speaking 257

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 you enjoy shopping? (What kind of things do you usually buy?)
2. 2. Do you prefer shopping online or in physical stores? (What are the pros and cons of each?)
3. 3. How do you decide whether to buy something expensive or not?
4. 4. Do you think advertising influences your buying habits a lot? (Give an example.)
5. 5. What is something you bought that you now regret purchasing?