speaking 61

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. Could you describe your family home to me?
2. 2. Do you plan to take up a new sport in the future?
3. 3. Are there good quality TV programmes in your country?
4. 4. Have they done anything that has particularly helped you?
5. 5. Do you find it hard to relax?
6. 6. What was a memorable holiday when you were a child?