IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Which is more commonly visited in Vietnam, shopping malls or street markets?

Ở Việt Nam, địa điểm nào được nhiều người ghé thăm hơn, trung tâm thương mại hay chợ đường phố?

[POINT]Point

Street markets are probably visited more frequently than shopping malls in Vietnam, especially for everyday food and household needs.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Markets are widely distributed, easy to access and often integrated into daily neighbourhood life.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Many people can buy vegetables, meat or breakfast items at a nearby market before work.

[EXTEND]Extend

Shopping malls are increasingly popular for entertainment and branded goods, but street markets still have an advantage in daily shopping and local accessibility.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Is advertising important?

Quảng cáo có quan trọng không?

[POINT]Point

Advertising is important because it helps businesses communicate with potential customers.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

It can get across product information, build brand awareness and introduce new services to the market.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A small company may use online ads to reach buyers who would never pass its physical shop.

[EXTEND]Extend

Advertising supports consumer choice when it is accurate, but misleading or excessive advertising can reduce trust and encourage unnecessary spending.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

What are the disadvantages of shopping in a street market?

Mua sắm ở chợ đường phố có những nhược điểm gì?

[POINT]Point

Street markets can be inconvenient because quality, comfort and consumer protection may vary.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Buyers may face crowded environments, weather exposure, unclear prices or limited warranties.

[EXAMPLE]Example

An electronic item bought from an informal stall may be difficult to return if it stops working.

[EXTEND]Extend

Markets remain useful for many products, but customers need to check quality carefully and understand what support is available after purchase.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

How do you buy cheap products?

Bạn mua sản phẩm giá rẻ bằng cách nào?

[POINT]Point

I usually buy cheaper products by comparing prices and waiting for genuine discounts.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Price comparison helps me judge whether a low price is really good value rather than just clever advertising.

[EXAMPLE]Example

I may compare several sellers, read reviews and choose a reliable budget option during a discount period.

[EXTEND]Extend

I try to get more bang for my buck, so I also consider durability, warranty and delivery cost instead of automatically choosing the cheapest item.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Do you think things are more expensive in big shopping malls?

Bạn có nghĩ rằng giá cả ở các trung tâm thương mại lớn đắt hơn không?

[POINT]Point

Products can be more expensive in large malls, although this is not true in every shop.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Retail overhead is often higher because malls have premium locations, air conditioning, security and expensive rents.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Some brand stores may mark up products partly to cover these costs and maintain a premium image.

[EXTEND]Extend

However, large malls also run promotions and benefit from scale, so customers should compare prices rather than assume everything there costs more.

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Speaking Part 3

Which is more commonly visited in Vietnam, shopping malls or street markets?

Is advertising important?

What are the disadvantages of shopping in a street market?

How do you buy cheap products?

Do you think things are more expensive in big shopping malls?