IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

How often do people in your country go shopping?

Người dân ở nước bạn đi mua sắm bao nhiêu lần một tuần?

[POINT]Point

People in my country shop quite frequently, but the exact pattern depends on what they are buying.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Many families go shopping for food several times a week, while clothing or electronics are purchased much less often.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A household may make one larger weekly grocery trip and place small online orders between visits.

[EXTEND]Extend

Shopping frequency has increased in some ways because online services make small purchases easier and more convenient than before.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

What kinds of places are popular for shopping in your country?

Ở nước bạn, những loại địa điểm nào phổ biến để mua sắm?

[POINT]Point

Popular shopping places include local markets, supermarkets, shopping malls, convenience stores and online platforms.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Each serves a different need, from fresh food and daily essentials to branded products and entertainment.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Families may use a supermarket for weekly groceries but visit a mall for clothes or leisure activities.

[EXTEND]Extend

Online platforms are growing fastest because they remove location limits, although physical places remain important when people want to see products directly.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Do you think online shopping will replace shopping in reality?

Bạn có nghĩ rằng mua sắm trực tuyến sẽ thay thế hoàn toàn việc mua sắm trực tiếp không?

[POINT]Point

I do not think online shopping will completely replace physical retail.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Online convenience is excellent for standard products, but customers still want to try before buying clothes, furniture or expensive items.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Shops also provide immediate service and social experiences that websites cannot fully reproduce.

[EXTEND]Extend

Physical shopping is not going anywhere, although stores will probably become more experience-based while routine purchases continue moving online.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Did you ever have had shopping experience?

Bạn đã từng đi mua sắm chưa?

[POINT]Point

Yes, I have had many shopping experiences in both physical stores and online.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

I usually look around, compare prices and read reviews before making a purchase decision.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For clothes, I prefer seeing the item directly, while for simple electronics or books I am comfortable ordering online.

[EXTEND]Extend

My customer choice depends mainly on price, convenience and how important it is to inspect the product before paying.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

What would you do if you bought something disappointing from the internet?

Bạn sẽ làm gì nếu mua phải món hàng không như ý trên mạng?

[POINT]Point

If an online purchase disappointed me, I would first check the return policy and contact the seller.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Buyer protection is useful when the item is damaged, misleading or very different from the description.

[EXAMPLE]Example

I would send back the product and make a refund request with photos if necessary.

[EXTEND]Extend

If the seller refused a reasonable solution, I would use the platform's dispute process and avoid buying from that seller again.

Speaking
Practice

Speaking Part 3

How often do people in your country go shopping?

What kinds of places are popular for shopping in your country?

Do you think online shopping will replace shopping in reality?

Did you ever have had shopping experience?

What would you do if you bought something disappointing from the internet?