speaking 36

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 are some of the advantages and disadvantages of being famous?
2. 2. Who is your favourite celebrity? (Why?)
3. 3. What would you be willing to sacrifice in order to be famous?
4. 4. Why do you think more and more young people nowadays long for fame and money?