speaking 60

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 type of house would you like to live in?
2. 2. What do you particularly like about them?
3. 3. What are the most popular sports in your country?
4. 4. Tell me about an interesting hobby you would like to take up in the future.
5. 5. Do you and your friends share the same ideas and opinions?
6. 6. Are you planning to do anything special this weekend?