speaking 344

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 is the best gift you have ever received?
2. 2. Do you prefer watching movies at home or at the cinema?
3. 3. What advice would you give to your younger self?
4. 4. What famous person, living or dead, would you most like to meet?
5. 5. Do you enjoy outdoor activities, like hiking or camping?
6. 6. How do you feel about public transportation in your city?