speaking 28

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 think it’s important to have a best friend?
2. 2. Do you have a best friend?
3. 3. Do you think family is more important than friends?
4. 4. Do you think it’s better to have many friends or just one best friend?
5. 5. Do you prefer to be friends with boys or girls?