IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Do you believe the benefits of a consumer society outweigh the disadvantages?

Bạn có tin rằng lợi ích của xã hội tiêu dùng vượt trội hơn so với những bất lợi của nó không?

[POINT]Point

I think a consumer society has important benefits, but the disadvantages can be equally serious.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

High spending supports economic growth and jobs, yet it also increases waste generation and encourages people to replace usable products too quickly.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Consumers may enjoy greater choice while households find it difficult to cut back on unnecessary purchases.

[EXTEND]Extend

The benefits outweigh the costs only when consumption is responsible and businesses reduce waste rather than encouraging endless replacement.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

How possible is it to avoid the culture of consumerism?

Liệu có thể tránh được văn hóa tiêu dùng hay không?

[POINT]Point

It is difficult to avoid consumerism completely, but people can reduce its influence.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Advertising, social media and convenience constantly encourage spending, so buying less requires conscious choices.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Someone can repair items, borrow rarely used products or wait before making non-essential purchases.

[EXTEND]Extend

Going against the grain is possible, but it becomes easier when people focus on usefulness and long-term value instead of treating shopping as entertainment.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Why has online shopping become so popular in many countries?

Tại sao mua sắm trực tuyến lại trở nên phổ biến ở nhiều quốc gia?

[POINT]Point

Online shopping has become popular because it combines convenience, variety and competitive prices.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Online retail allows customers to compare a wide selection of products without visiting several locations.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Home delivery is especially useful for busy people, elderly customers or those living far from large shopping areas.

[EXTEND]Extend

Better payment systems and buyer protection have also increased trust, making online shopping feel safer and more normal than it did in the past.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Do you agree that the prices of all goods should be lower on internet shopping sites than in shops?

Bạn có đồng ý rằng giá cả của tất cả các mặt hàng trên các trang mua sắm trực tuyến nên thấp hơn so với giá bán tại các cửa hàng không?

[POINT]Point

I do not think every product online should automatically be cheaper than in physical shops.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Internet sellers may have lower retail overheads, but they still pay for storage, delivery, technology and customer support.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Some products can be marked down because online operating costs are lower, while others may cost the same due to shipping or service.

[EXTEND]Extend

Price advantages are common online, but forcing lower prices for all goods would ignore real differences between businesses.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Will large shopping malls continue to be popular, despite the growth of internet shopping?

Liệu các trung tâm mua sắm lớn có tiếp tục được ưa chuộng, bất chấp sự phát triển của mua sắm trực tuyến?

[POINT]Point

Large shopping malls will probably remain popular, but their role may change.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

People can buy many products online, so malls increasingly need to offer experiential retail through restaurants, cinemas, events and social spaces.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A family may visit a mall for a meal and entertainment even if they purchase some goods online later.

[EXTEND]Extend

Malls that provide a strong retail experience and function as social venues are more likely to survive than those that only offer rows of shops.

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Speaking Part 3

Do you believe the benefits of a consumer society outweigh the disadvantages?

How possible is it to avoid the culture of consumerism?

Why has online shopping become so popular in many countries?

Do you agree that the prices of all goods should be lower on internet shopping sites than in shops?

Will large shopping malls continue to be popular, despite the growth of internet shopping?