speaking 43

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 is important to be connected to social networks?
2. 2. How much time do you spend on social networks?
3. 3. Why do you think people are interested in social networks?
4. 4. What problems do you think social networking can cause?
5. 5. What controls do you think should be put on social networking?