IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

What kinds of traditional handicrafts are there in your country?

Ở đất nước bạn có những loại thủ công truyền thống nào?

[POINT]Point

My country has many traditional handicrafts, including lacquerware, pottery, embroidery, bamboo products and woven textiles.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

These crafts often use local materials and techniques that families pass down through generations.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Some villages specialise in ceramics or silk, while others are known for baskets and decorative objects.

[EXTEND]Extend

Traditional crafts are valuable because they provide income and preserve cultural knowledge, although artisans need modern marketing and design ideas to remain competitive.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

What are the differences between handicrafts and products made by machines?

Sản phẩm thủ công và sản phẩm sản xuất bằng máy móc có những điểm khác biệt nào?

[POINT]Point

Handicrafts and machine-made products differ mainly in speed, consistency and individuality.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Mass-produced goods usually have uniform quality and lower prices because machines can make large quantities quickly.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A handcrafted bowl may have small individual variations that make it unique, while factory bowls look nearly identical.

[EXTEND]Extend

Machine production is better for affordability and scale, whereas handicrafts are valued more for skill, character and cultural meaning.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Will handicrafts disappear or be replaced by machine made products in the future?

Liệu các sản phẩm thủ công mỹ nghệ sẽ biến mất hoặc bị thay thế bởi các sản phẩm sản xuất bằng máy móc trong tương lai?

[POINT]Point

I do not think handicrafts will disappear completely, although some may become less common.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Machine-made products are cheaper and faster, so traditional crafts can die out if young people do not learn them.

[EXAMPLE]Example

However, tourists and consumers often pay more for authentic handmade goods with cultural value.

[EXTEND]Extend

Crafts that adapt to modern tastes while keeping traditional skills can stand the test of time, especially when communities support artisans and teach the next generation.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

When do people wear formal clothes in your country?

Ở nước bạn, mọi người thường mặc trang phục trang trọng vào những thời điểm nào?

[POINT]Point

People usually wear formal clothes for weddings, important ceremonies, job interviews and some business events.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

These occasions have social expectations, so dressing up shows respect and professionalism.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Someone may wear a suit to an interview or a formal dress to a wedding reception.

[EXTEND]Extend

Formal clothing is becoming less common in everyday work, but it still matters when the occasion signals seriousness, tradition or respect for other people.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Why do some people dislike wearing formal clothes?

Tại sao một số người lại không thích mặc trang phục trang trọng?

[POINT]Point

Some people dislike formal clothes because they can feel restrictive, expensive or less comfortable than casual wear.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

A strict dress code may also limit personal style and make people feel less natural.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Someone who works in a creative job may prefer comfortable clothes rather than a suit and tie every day.

[EXTEND]Extend

A formal appearance is useful in certain settings, but workplaces and events can often maintain professionalism without making clothing unnecessarily uncomfortable.

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Speaking Part 3

What kinds of traditional handicrafts are there in your country?

What are the differences between handicrafts and products made by machines?

Will handicrafts disappear or be replaced by machine made products in the future?

When do people wear formal clothes in your country?

Why do some people dislike wearing formal clothes?