Lesson 3

Language

1. Complete the text with the words in the box.

When you write a questionnaire, the type of questions you use is important. The questions should use 1 simple language and shouldn’t be 2 difficult to understand.
You don't need to 3 repeat the question.
Don’t give too many 4 options as this will confuse people.
And never ask 5 personal questions. People generally won’t want to answer these.
Ask one thing at a time. Make sure you don’t have 6 two questions in one, for example, ‘Do you go abroad often with your friends.’
And don’t ask about things which happened a long time in the 7 past.
It can be difficult for people to 8 remember. When you are ready, decide on the best time to ask your questions – before people start to forget!

2. Look at these pairs of questions for a questionnaire and tick the more suitable one.

1. a What is your favourite snack?
b Could you perhaps tell me what your favourite snack is?

2. a Many people in your class like sweet things, right?
b Is it true that almost all the people in your class like sweet things?

3. a Exactly how much money do you spend on snacks a day?
b Do you spend a lot or a little on snacks each day?

4. a Do you prefer salty things or spicy things?
b Do you like salty things and spicy things and why?

5. a Do you like the same snacks now as you did when you were little?
b What snacks did you eat when you were five?

3. Now match the questions in Exercise 2 to the correct answers.

a. I don’t spend anything on school days, but I spend a little at the weekends. 3
b. I love nuts, but I probably prefer spicy things. I like the taste! 4
c. I really like nuts. They’re salty and delicious. 1
d. I probably ate more sweets then, but I think I’m healthier now. 5
e. Yes, I think so. We all like chocolate! 2