IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

What kinds of people may lose things more often than others?

Những kiểu người nào dễ làm mất đồ hơn những người khác?

[POINT]Point

People who are absent-minded, very busy or frequently distracted may lose things more often than others.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

A busy routine creates more attention lapses, especially when someone changes locations or carries many small items.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A person rushing between work, transport and meetings may forget where they put keys or cards.

[EXTEND]Extend

Simple habits such as keeping items in fixed places and using a phone reminder can help people keep track of important belongings.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Why do some people still use cash?

Tại sao một số người vẫn dùng tiền mặt?

[POINT]Point

Some people still use cash because it is simple, private and accepted for many small transactions.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Older consumers may also be more comfortable with familiar payment habits and less confident with digital systems.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Cash can be useful at small markets, when splitting a bill, or when an electronic payment service is unavailable.

[EXTEND]Extend

Digital payments are growing quickly, but cash remains valuable as a backup and for people who prefer direct control over spending.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Will the payment be paperless in the future?

Liệu việc thanh toán sẽ được thực hiện không cần giấy tờ trong tương lai?

[POINT]Point

Payments will probably become mostly paperless, but I do not think cash will disappear completely.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Digital wallets and contactless systems are faster and easier to integrate with online services.

[EXAMPLE]Example

In large cities, people can already pay for transport, food and shopping without carrying notes or coins.

[EXTEND]Extend

However, payment infrastructure is not equally reliable everywhere, and some people still need cash access for emergencies, privacy or basic transactions.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

What do you think of the view that time is as important as money?

Bạn nghĩ sao về quan điểm cho rằng thời gian cũng quan trọng như tiền bạc?

[POINT]Point

I agree that time can be as important as money because both are limited resources.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

People can often earn more money later, but once they run out of time for a day or a stage of life, they cannot recover it.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Someone with a high salary but no quality time for family may still feel dissatisfied.

[EXTEND]Extend

The saying time is money is useful, but time also has emotional and personal value that cannot always be measured financially.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Is it more important to choose a job with a high salary or with more time off?

Việc lựa chọn công việc có mức lương cao hay nhiều thời gian nghỉ phép quan trọng hơn?

[POINT]Point

I would usually choose a job with a reasonable salary and enough time off rather than the highest possible income.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Good work-life balance protects health, relationships and long-term motivation.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A person earning slightly less but having weekends free may enjoy life more than someone who works constantly for a high salary.

[EXTEND]Extend

The right choice depends on personal priorities and financial needs, but money loses value if a job leaves no time to use it.

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Speaking Part 3

What kinds of people may lose things more often than others?

Why do some people still use cash?

Will the payment be paperless in the future?

What do you think of the view that time is as important as money?

Is it more important to choose a job with a high salary or with more time off?