speaking 261

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. Where do you usually get your news from? (e.g., TV, internet, radio)
2. 2. Do you think it is important to follow political events? (Why? / Why not?)
3. 3. What is one positive piece of news you have heard recently?
4. 4. How do you check if news stories are true or not?
5. 5. Do you think there is too much bad news in the media? (How does it affect people?)