Speaking

Question 1

Cohesive devices

Answer 1

And
Finally
However
This
As a result of

Question 2

Discourse markers

Answer 2

Although
For instance
In addition
In other words
Then

Question 3

Giving examples

Answer 3

Like
For instance
Such as

Question 4

Giving reasons

Answer 4

So
The reason is

Question 5

Giving reasons 2

Answer 5

That’s because
Well, the thing is
The main reason is that
I think the problem is that

Question 6

Adding information

Answer 6

Also
Often
As well as

Question 7

Asking for repetition

Answer 7

Pardon?
Sorry, I didn’t catch that.
Could you say that again, please?

Question 8

Suggestions 1

Answer 8

Would you agree… ?
Would you say… ?
Don’t you think so?
Is that all right with you?

Question 9

Suggestions 2

Answer 9

How about…?
Why don’t we…?
Perhaps we should… ?
So, shall we… then?

Question 10

Agreeing

Answer 10

Exactly!
That’s true!
I absolutely agree with…
You make some great points

Question 11

Disagreeing

Answer 11

I get your point, but…
I’m not really sure about that
I think it might be better to…
Not everyone will agree. Nevertheless…
That’s one way of looking at it. On the other hand…

Question 12

Describing

Answer 12

They both show…
In both of them there are…
In the one at the bottom…
The picture at the top shows…
In the second photo, there is/are…
The first photo is/was perhaps (taken) during (a match).

Question 13

Comparing

Answer 13

Fitter
More exciting
More quickly

Question 14

Contrasting

Answer 14

In contrast…
Whereas/while…
On the other hand…