speaking 213

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 the availability of cheap air travel is a good thing?
2. 2. Do you think air travel is more dangerous now than before?
3. 3. Are you happy to pay more for your plane ticket just to get food on the flight?
4. 4. Do you think there is too much security at some airports, and not enough at others?
5. 5. Do you think it’s fair to have an airport near residential areas?