IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 10 - Travel & TransportEasy-Intermediate

Do you prefer public transportation or private transportation?

Bạn thích sử dụng phương tiện giao thông công cộng hay phương tiện cá nhân hơn?

[POINT]Point

I prefer public transport when it is reliable, but private transport is more convenient in some situations.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

I like being able to rely on buses or trains because they reduce parking stress and cost, while private vehicles offer greater travel flexibility.

[EXAMPLE]Example

I would take the metro for a city-centre trip but use a car for a late-night journey or a place with poor connections.

[EXTEND]Extend

My preference therefore depends on service quality rather than one mode being always better.

Part 3Topic 10 - Travel & TransportEasy-Intermediate

What needs to be improved in public transport?

Cần cải thiện điều gì trong hệ thống giao thông công cộng?

[POINT]Point

Public transport most needs better frequency, coverage and punctuality.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

People will not choose buses or trains if they wait too long, cannot reach their destination or expect frequent delays.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A service every ten minutes is much more useful than one every forty minutes, especially for workers with fixed schedules.

[EXTEND]Extend

Passenger comfort also matters, but reliability and network coverage usually have the biggest influence on whether people change their travel habits.

Part 3Topic 10 - Travel & TransportEasy-Intermediate

In what ways can we fix traffic problems?

Chúng ta có thể giải quyết vấn đề tắc nghẽn giao thông bằng những cách nào?

[POINT]Point

Traffic problems need several measures because there is no silver bullet.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Cities can combine traffic management, road pricing, better public transport and safer walking or cycling routes.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Charging cars to enter a crowded centre can work if commuters have a reliable train or bus alternative.

[EXTEND]Extend

The strongest solutions reduce unnecessary car trips while still protecting mobility, so policy needs to balance cost, convenience and fairness.

Part 3Topic 10 - Travel & TransportEasy-Intermediate

Do you agree that it was more comfortable to travel in the past than it is today?

Bạn có đồng ý rằng việc đi lại trong quá khứ thoải mái hơn so với hiện nay không?

[POINT]Point

I do not think travel was generally more comfortable in the past.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

People can move around faster today because transport technology has improved safety, air conditioning and journey times, although modern congestion is a real problem.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Long-distance travel by train or plane is far easier now than decades ago, even if city commuting can feel stressful.

[EXTEND]Extend

Comfort depends on the type of journey, so the past may have felt quieter but today offers much greater convenience and choice.

Part 3Topic 10 - Travel & TransportEasy-Intermediate

What kind of problems do people have when travelling?

Mọi người thường gặp phải những vấn đề gì khi đi du lịch?

[POINT]Point

Travellers can face delays, lost luggage, language problems and unexpected costs.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Travel disruption is common when weather, traffic or technical issues affect transport systems.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A flight delay may cause someone to miss a connection, while a language barrier can make it harder to ask for help in an unfamiliar place.

[EXTEND]Extend

Good planning, travel insurance and keeping important information accessible can reduce the impact, although some problems are impossible to prevent completely.

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Speaking Part 3

Do you prefer public transportation or private transportation?

What needs to be improved in public transport?

In what ways can we fix traffic problems?

Do you agree that it was more comfortable to travel in the past than it is today?

What kind of problems do people have when travelling?