Give a 2–3 sentence answer — not one word, not a speech.
Answer, then add a reason or example: "I love cooking, because it helps me relax after work."
Use natural fillers to buy time: "Well…", "That's a good question…", "To be honest…".
Speak in full sentences and stay relaxed — this part is a warm-up.
Part 2 · Long Turn (1 min prep + up to 2 min talk)
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You should say:
1:00
Ready
How to structure your 2-minute talk
Use the 1-minute prep to jot keywords for each bullet point below.
Follow the bullets in order — they are your ready-made structure.
Keep talking until the examiner stops you. Aim for the full 2 minutes.
Add feelings & details: "What made it special was…", "I still remember…".
Part 3 · Two-way Discussion (4–5 min)
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How to answer Part 3 well
These are abstract / opinion questions — give longer, developed answers.
Structure: Opinion → Reason → Example → (other side).
Useful phrases: "It depends on…", "On the one hand… on the other hand…", "Some people argue that…".
It's fine to say "I've never really thought about it, but I'd say…" to buy time.
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