speaking 301

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. What kind of person are you when you buy clothes or other possessions?
2. 2. Do you think consumerism is a problem in your society? (Why or why not?)
3. 3. Do you prefer shopping in a large department store or a small boutique? (Why?)
4. 4. How often do you buy something purely for pleasure?