IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 10 - Travel & TransportEasy-Intermediate

Do you think offering free public transport will solve traffic problems in the city?

Bạn có nghĩ rằng việc cung cấp phương tiện giao thông công cộng miễn phí sẽ giải quyết được vấn đề tắc nghẽn giao thông trong thành phố không?

[POINT]Point

Free public transport could reduce traffic, but it would not solve congestion by itself.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Fare-free transit may attract some drivers, yet people will still use cars if service quality is poor or routes do not match their needs.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A commuter may leave the car at home when buses are frequent, reliable and fast, not simply because the fare is zero.

[EXTEND]Extend

Cities therefore need to reduce car dependency through better networks, parking policy and road design as well as cheaper public transport.

Part 3Topic 10 - Travel & TransportEasy-Intermediate

What are the disadvantages of travelling by public transport?

Việc di chuyển bằng phương tiện giao thông công cộng có những nhược điểm gì?

[POINT]Point

Public transport is useful, but it has several disadvantages.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Passengers may face crowded carriages, service delays and limited flexibility because vehicles follow fixed routes and schedules.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Someone working late may struggle if the last bus leaves before their shift ends.

[EXTEND]Extend

These problems are most serious where services are infrequent or unreliable, so public transport becomes more attractive when cities improve coverage, comfort and operating hours.

Part 3Topic 10 - Travel & TransportEasy-Intermediate

What do you think are the cheapest and most expensive means of transport?

Theo bạn, phương tiện giao thông nào rẻ nhất và đắt nhất?

[POINT]Point

Walking is probably the cheapest way to get around, while private jets are among the most expensive.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Walking has almost no direct transport cost, whereas private aviation involves fuel, crew, maintenance and airport fees.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A short urban trip on foot may cost nothing, while a private flight can cost thousands for a single journey.

[EXTEND]Extend

For everyday travel, buses and bicycles are also relatively cheap, so price mainly rises with speed, privacy and distance.

Part 3Topic 10 - Travel & TransportEasy-Intermediate

What are the difficulties that commuters face during rush hours?

Người đi làm gặp phải những khó khăn gì trong giờ cao điểm?

[POINT]Point

Commuters face delays, crowding and stress during rush hours.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Heavy traffic slows buses and cars, while trains can become packed like sardines when demand rises sharply at the same time.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A journey that normally takes thirty minutes may take an hour, and passengers may have to wait for several full vehicles.

[EXTEND]Extend

Better service frequency and flexible working hours can spread demand more evenly and reduce rush-hour congestion.

Part 3Topic 10 - Travel & TransportEasy-Intermediate

What's the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?

Phương tiện giao thông phổ biến nhất ở quê bạn là gì?

[POINT]Point

In my hometown, motorbikes are probably the most popular form of transport.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Their modal share is high because they are affordable, flexible and suitable for dense road networks with many short trips.

[EXAMPLE]Example

People often use them for the daily commute, school runs and quick errands because parking is easier than with cars.

[EXTEND]Extend

Public transport is growing, but convenience still gives motorbikes a strong advantage in many urban areas.

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Speaking Part 3

Do you think offering free public transport will solve traffic problems in the city?

What are the disadvantages of travelling by public transport?

What do you think are the cheapest and most expensive means of transport?

What are the difficulties that commuters face during rush hours?

What's the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?