speaking 329

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. Are we slaves to consumerism?
2. 2. How do we avoid credit card debt?
3. 3. How important is it to save money?
4. 4. Some people earn much more money than others. Is this fair? Why (not)?
5. 5. Some people say money can't buy happiness. To what extent do you agree with this?