IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

How different are the clothes you wear now from those you wore 10 years ago?

Trang phục bạn mặc hiện nay khác với trang phục bạn mặc cách đây 10 năm như thế nào?

[POINT]Point

My clothes now would probably be more practical and simple than what I wore ten years ago.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

People often grow out of certain styles as their work, age and priorities change.

[EXAMPLE]Example

I might now choose neutral casual clothes instead of trend-driven items that felt exciting when I was younger.

[EXTEND]Extend

In that sense I am not the same person, so a wardrobe change reflects changes in lifestyle as much as changes in fashion.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Do you think dress codes should be adhered to if requested on an invitation?

Bạn có nghĩ rằng nên tuân thủ quy định về trang phục nếu được yêu cầu trong lời mời không?

[POINT]Point

Yes, people should normally follow a dress code stated on an invitation if the request is reasonable.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

It reflects social respect and helps guests match the atmosphere the host is trying to create.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Wearing smart clothes to a formal wedding avoids looking careless when everyone else has followed the dress requirement.

[EXTEND]Extend

There should still be flexibility for cultural, religious, financial or comfort reasons, so hosts should avoid demands that are unnecessarily strict.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

What style would a trendy young woman wear in your country?

Ở đất nước bạn, một cô gái trẻ sành điệu sẽ mặc trang phục như thế nào?

[POINT]Point

A trendy young woman in my country might wear modern streetwear mixed with simple feminine pieces.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Oversized fits, trainers, crop tops, neutral colours and statement accessories are common among trend-conscious young people.

[EXAMPLE]Example

She might combine loose trousers with a fitted top, fashionable sneakers and a small designer-style bag.

[EXTEND]Extend

Trends change quickly, so there is no single look, and many young women now mix global fashion with personal comfort and local taste.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

What items of clothing do people not wear anymore?

Những loại quần áo nào mà mọi người không còn mặc nữa?

[POINT]Point

Some clothing items have largely disappeared from everyday use because lifestyles and social rules have changed.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Formal hats, heavy suits and certain traditional garments have been phased out of normal daily wear in many places.

[EXAMPLE]Example

People may still wear them for ceremonies, performances or historical events rather than work or shopping.

[EXTEND]Extend

Fashion rarely removes an item completely, because old-fashioned garments often return in adapted forms or survive for special cultural purposes.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

What do you think the clothes we wear say about us?

Bạn nghĩ trang phục chúng ta mặc nói lên điều gì về bản thân mình?

[POINT]Point

Clothes can say quite a lot about how people want to present themselves, although they do not reveal everything.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Clothing works as social signalling because style, formality and brand choices can communicate occupation, taste or group identity.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A uniform may suggest someone's job, while casual creative clothing can shape a different first impression.

[EXTEND]Extend

Clothes can speak volumes, but personal identity is more complex, so judging character only from appearance is unreliable.

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Speaking Part 3

How different are the clothes you wear now from those you wore 10 years ago?

Do you think dress codes should be adhered to if requested on an invitation?

What style would a trendy young woman wear in your country?

What items of clothing do people not wear anymore?

What do you think the clothes we wear say about us?