IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Do you think people spend too much money on clothes for special occasions?

Bạn có nghĩ mọi người chi tiêu quá nhiều tiền cho quần áo trong những dịp đặc biệt không?

[POINT]Point

Some people do spend too much on clothes for special occasions, mainly because of social pressure.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

A one-time purchase can be expensive if someone feels they need a new outfit for every wedding, party or celebration.

[EXAMPLE]Example

People may buy designer clothes that they only wear once because they want to look impressive in photos.

[EXTEND]Extend

A sensible clothing budget and reusing or renting special-occasion outfits can reduce unnecessary spending without making people feel underdressed.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Why do some people like wearing the traditional clothes of their country?

Tại sao một số người thích mặc trang phục truyền thống của đất nước họ?

[POINT]Point

Some people like wearing traditional clothes because they express cultural identity and connection with family history.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Traditional costumes often carry colours, patterns or designs linked with a particular region or community.

[EXAMPLE]Example

People may wear them with pride at festivals, weddings or special ceremonies.

[EXTEND]Extend

Even when traditional clothing is not practical for everyday life, wearing it occasionally helps keep cultural traditions visible and gives younger generations a stronger sense of belonging.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Will people stop wearing traditional clothes in the future?

Liệu trong tương lai mọi người sẽ ngừng mặc trang phục truyền thống?

[POINT]Point

I do not think people will stop wearing traditional clothes completely.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Everyday use may fade away because modern clothing is cheaper and more practical, but ceremonial use is likely to remain.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Traditional outfits are still common at weddings, festivals and cultural performances even in highly modern cities.

[EXTEND]Extend

In fact, social media and tourism can sometimes create a cultural revival by making younger people interested in traditional designs again.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Do you think it is a good thing for people around the world to dress in a similar way?

Bạn có nghĩ rằng việc mọi người trên khắp thế giới ăn mặc giống nhau là một điều tốt không?

[POINT]Point

People dressing in similar ways around the world is a mixed blessing.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Global style makes clothing easier to buy and can reduce social differences, but it may also weaken cultural diversity.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Jeans and trainers are practical almost everywhere, yet traditional clothing can disappear from daily life as global brands spread.

[EXTEND]Extend

Similar clothing is not a problem by itself, as long as people still have freedom of clothing choice and local styles continue to be respected.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Do you think people place too much importance on fashionable clothing?

Bạn có nghĩ rằng mọi người quá coi trọng quần áo hợp thời trang không?

[POINT]Point

Yes, some people place too much importance on fashionable clothing because appearance is strongly linked with social image.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Fast fashion and social media create pressure to keep up with constantly changing styles.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A person may buy new clothes every month even though their existing wardrobe is still perfectly usable.

[EXTEND]Extend

Fashion can be enjoyable and creative, but it becomes unhealthy when people spend beyond their means or judge others mainly by what they wear.

Speaking
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Speaking Part 3

Do you think people spend too much money on clothes for special occasions?

Why do some people like wearing the traditional clothes of their country?

Will people stop wearing traditional clothes in the future?

Do you think it is a good thing for people around the world to dress in a similar way?

Do you think people place too much importance on fashionable clothing?