Part #1

Question 1

don’t give one or two word answers.

First, answer the question then give ‘Added Information’.

Answer 1

• *Examiner**: Do you have any plans for going to university? Candidate: That’s for sure. I’d like to major in chemical engineering.
• *Examiner**: Do you like swimming? Candidate: Yes, I <;/Q, but I don’t get much time to go swimming these days.

Question 2

In general, good answers have ‘main and supporting ideas’.

Answer 2

I love swimming because it’s so relaxing. Besides, it helps me be in shape.

Question 3

Use appropriate linking words

Answer 3

Because, Besides.

Question 4

If you can’t think of a word, simply paraphrase it.

Answer 4

She’s so punctual.

She’s never late; always on time.

Question 5

Reply by offering a full and appropriate response in each case. Always add some extra information to your answer; you are unlikely to get a second chance to answer them, but don’t anticipate related questions.

Answer 5

As this sounds like a ‘learned answer’ and the examiner’s next question might be:
- How do you like your job? OR Tell me about your working hours.

Question 6

In order to present yourself in the best way possible, you should try to sound positive about your past, present and future.

Listen to the questions carefully and make sure you answer the question; answer the questions directly and to the point.

It is important to relax and speak confidently.

There are a number of expressions used to express your feelings.

Answer 6

I’m very interested in
… … seems.fantastic

• I’mfond of. ..
• I am keen on …

That sounds like fun …

would be really rewarding/ a lot of fun

-… sounds more interesting than …

• …is so absorbing
• I find it really helpfal …

-… seems pretty difficult

• …is rather complicated
  … was rather difficult

… was much more difficult in compared with …
.. . sounds kind of boring

…. doesn’t interest me

To be honest, I don’t enjoy …

I’ve lost interest in …