IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Is it possible to look good without spending lots of money on clothes?

Liệu có thể trông đẹp mà không cần tốn nhiều tiền mua quần áo không?

[POINT]Point

Yes, it is definitely possible to look good without spending a lot on clothes.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

A good fit, simple styling and being well-groomed often matter more than expensive brands.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Someone can combine a few clean, well-chosen budget clothing items and still look stylish.

[EXTEND]Extend

Buying fewer versatile pieces, caring for them properly and choosing colours that work together can create a strong appearance without a large clothing budget.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Do you think have fashion trends changed constantly?

Bạn có nghĩ rằng xu hướng thời trang đã thay đổi liên tục không?

[POINT]Point

Fashion trends do change constantly, although many old styles eventually return.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Seasonal trends come and go because designers, celebrities and social media keep introducing new looks.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Wide-leg trousers or vintage trainers may disappear for years and then return through a style revival.

[EXTEND]Extend

This means the fashion cycle is not completely new each time; it often repeats older ideas with different colours, materials or details.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Do you think people behave differently in different kinds of clothes?

Bạn có nghĩ rằng mọi người cư xử khác nhau khi mặc những loại quần áo khác nhau không?

[POINT]Point

People can behave differently in different clothes because clothing affects self-confidence and role expectations.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Formal clothing may make someone feel more serious or professional, while sportswear encourages a more relaxed mindset.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A student wearing a suit for a presentation may stand straighter and speak more carefully than when wearing casual clothes.

[EXTEND]Extend

The behavioural effect is usually subtle, but clothing can influence mood, posture and how people respond to social situations.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

Are people’s ideas about fashion today the same as people’s ideas in previous years?

Liệu quan niệm về thời trang của mọi người ngày nay có giống với quan niệm của mọi người trong những năm trước đây không?

[POINT]Point

People's ideas about fashion today are different from those of previous generations.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Social norms have become more flexible, so personal freedom in clothing is generally greater.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Casual clothes are now accepted in many workplaces that once expected suits every day.

[EXTEND]Extend

Fashion attitudes move with the times, although some older ideas about modesty, status and occasion still remain important in many families and cultures.

Part 3Topic 9 - Shopping & MoneyEasy-Intermediate

How did you feel about it?

Bạn cảm thấy thế nào về điều đó?

[POINT]Point

My reaction would depend on what the earlier experience was, but I would probably feel a mixture of emotions.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Emotional recall can make people open up about a personal experience because memories often bring back the feelings connected with it.

[EXAMPLE]Example

If the event had been difficult but ended well, I might feel relieved and proud when remembering it.

[EXTEND]Extend

Feelings about the past are rarely simple, so people can experience happiness, embarrassment or regret at the same time.

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Speaking Part 3

Is it possible to look good without spending lots of money on clothes?

Do you think have fashion trends changed constantly?

Do you think people behave differently in different kinds of clothes?

Are people’s ideas about fashion today the same as people’s ideas in previous years?

How did you feel about it?