【DSE 英文】DSE Speaking Tips 3 – Stalling for time 拖延時間技巧
Sometimes you’re asked a difficult question. Here are tips from the examiners reports to help you to get more time to think about your answer.
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- Don’t use stock phrases to start your answer.
- Repeat back the question to have some more time to think.
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【DSE 英文】試卷四說話 – 如何拖延時間想答案?
Don’t… (千萬不要)
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- Don’t use phrases like “That’s a good question” or “Let me think about that”: examiners have heard them lots of times
- Examiners really hate it if you use these phrases when the question isn’t difficult: it’s a waste of time, and examiners find it annoying
- Don’t waste time saying ‘Thank-you for your question’ at the start of your answer. Just go straight into your answer.
【DSE 英文】試卷四說話 – 如何拖延時間想答案?
Do… (拖延時間方法)
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- Only use phrases like the following if you really need time to think about the answer.
- If you need to get some extra time to think, repeat back the question. If possible, change the words, so that you are not just copying the examiner
- The word ‘well’ is a natural way to move on from the question to your answer.
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Outside or in the gym: which is the best option? Well, in my experience…
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DSE Speaking Tip 3 - Difficult questions: Stalling for time