IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Why are local products important?

Tại sao sản phẩm địa phương lại quan trọng?

[POINT]Point

Local products are important because they support jobs and keep money circulating within the community.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

A short supply chain can also reduce transport costs and help small producers compete.

[EXAMPLE]Example

When people support local food or crafts, they often help family businesses and preserve local identity at the same time.

[EXTEND]Extend

Imported goods still have value, but strong local production makes an economy more resilient and gives consumers more connection with where products come from.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

What role does e-commerce and online shopping play in facilitating the purchase of products from foreign countries?

Thương mại điện tử và mua sắm trực tuyến đóng vai trò gì trong việc tạo điều kiện thuận lợi cho việc mua sản phẩm từ nước ngoài?

[POINT]Point

E-commerce makes buying foreign products much easier by connecting customers directly with international sellers.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Online platforms improve price transparency, product comparison and access to items that may not be sold locally.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A customer can order cosmetics, electronics or books from another country and receive them through a global delivery network.

[EXTEND]Extend

Cross-border shopping increases choice, although buyers still need to consider shipping costs, customs rules and the difficulty of returning faulty goods.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

In your view, how does globalization influence consumer preferences and the desire to buy foreign goods?

Theo quan điểm của bạn, toàn cầu hóa ảnh hưởng như thế nào đến sở thích của người tiêu dùng và mong muốn mua hàng hóa nước ngoài?

[POINT]Point

Globalisation strongly influences consumer preferences because people are exposed to products and lifestyles from many countries.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

This global exposure can make consumers open up to foreign brands that seem new, fashionable or higher quality.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Young buyers may become interested in Korean skincare or Japanese electronics after seeing them online.

[EXTEND]Extend

However, globalisation does not remove local taste completely; people often combine international trends with familiar cultural preferences.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Do you prefer store bought gifts or handmade?

Bạn thích quà mua ở cửa hàng hay quà tự làm hơn?

[POINT]Point

I usually prefer handmade gifts when they are thoughtful, although store-bought gifts can be more practical.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

A handmade gift has a personal touch because the giver spends time creating something specifically for the receiver.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A simple handmade card can feel more meaningful than an expensive object bought without much thought.

[EXTEND]Extend

In the end, it is the thought that counts, so the best choice depends on the person, the occasion and what they would genuinely appreciate.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Who are better at making handicrafts, boys or girls?

Ai giỏi làm đồ thủ công hơn, con trai hay con gái?

[POINT]Point

I do not think boys or girls are naturally better at handicrafts.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Manual skill and creative ability depend much more on interest, practice and teaching than on gender.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A boy who spends years learning woodwork may be more skilled than a girl who has never tried it, and the opposite is equally possible.

[EXTEND]Extend

Treating craft ability as a gender stereotype can limit children's choices, so both boys and girls should be encouraged to explore different creative activities.

Speaking
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Speaking Part 3

Why are local products important?

What role does e-commerce and online shopping play in facilitating the purchase of products from foreign countries?

In your view, how does globalization influence consumer preferences and the desire to buy foreign goods?

Do you prefer store bought gifts or handmade?

Who are better at making handicrafts, boys or girls?