IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

What is good customer service?

Dịch vụ khách hàng tốt là như thế nào?

[POINT]Point

Good customer service means treating customers respectfully and solving problems efficiently.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Helpful staff should give clear information, listen carefully and provide a prompt response when something goes wrong.

[EXAMPLE]Example

If a product is faulty, a good shop should sort out a replacement or refund without making the customer repeat the same explanation many times.

[EXTEND]Extend

Friendly behaviour matters, but reliability and problem-solving are what usually make service genuinely good.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Why do some shops provide better customer service than other shops?

Tại sao một số cửa hàng lại cung cấp dịch vụ khách hàng tốt hơn các cửa hàng khác?

[POINT]Point

Some shops provide better service because they invest more in staff training and management.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

A strong service culture gives employees clear standards and enough authority to solve ordinary customer problems.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Motivated staff are more likely to greet customers, explain products carefully and respond well to complaints.

[EXTEND]Extend

Good service is rarely accidental; it usually reflects management standards, employee motivation and consistent expectations across the business.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

How important is customer service to the success of a shop? Shopping and society

Dịch vụ khách hàng quan trọng như thế nào đối với sự thành công của một cửa hàng? Mua sắm và xã hội

[POINT]Point

Customer service can make or break a shop because it strongly affects whether people return.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Good service builds customer loyalty and repeat business, while poor treatment pushes buyers toward competitors.

[EXAMPLE]Example

One helpful employee may create positive word of mouth and bring new customers through recommendations.

[EXTEND]Extend

Price and product quality still matter, but strong service can become the deciding factor when several shops sell similar goods.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Why is shopping such a popular activity?

Tại sao mua sắm lại là một hoạt động phổ biến đến vậy?

[POINT]Point

Shopping is popular because it is not only practical but also a form of leisure.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

People may enjoy looking around, discovering new products or treating themselves after work.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Shopping centres combine retail with cafés, cinemas and restaurants, which turns buying things into a social activity.

[EXTEND]Extend

This retail entertainment makes shopping feel like a personal reward, although it can also encourage people to spend more than they originally planned.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

What are the advantages to society of a highly developed shopping centre?

Một trung tâm mua sắm phát triển cao cấp mang lại những lợi ích gì cho xã hội?

[POINT]Point

A well-developed shopping centre can benefit society by creating jobs, services and attractive public spaces.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

It may bring in visitors, support local employment and contribute to urban regeneration around transport or neglected areas.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A large centre can also provide public amenities such as restaurants, entertainment and family facilities.

[EXTEND]Extend

These benefits are strongest when development is well planned, because a major mall can also weaken small local shops if competition becomes too one-sided.

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Speaking Part 3

What is good customer service?

Why do some shops provide better customer service than other shops?

How important is customer service to the success of a shop? Shopping and society

Why is shopping such a popular activity?

What are the advantages to society of a highly developed shopping centre?