IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 10 - Travel & TransportEasy-Intermediate

How can people find their way when they are lost?

Làm sao người ta có thể tìm đường khi bị lạc?

[POINT]Point

When people are lost, they can use several simple methods to find their way.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Navigation apps are usually the fastest option, but landmarks and asking for directions are useful when a phone has no signal or battery.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A traveller can compare their location with a nearby station, shop or major road and ask a local person for confirmation.

[EXTEND]Extend

Location sharing also helps friends guide someone remotely, so combining digital tools with basic awareness is the safest approach.

Part 3Topic 10 - Travel & TransportEasy-Intermediate

Do you think that children should be taught to read paper maps at school?

Bạn có nghĩ rằng trẻ em nên được dạy cách đọc bản đồ giấy ở trường không?

[POINT]Point

Yes, children should learn basic paper-map skills even though digital maps are more common.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Learning to work out routes on paper develops spatial awareness and helps students understand direction, distance and scale.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A child who can read a simple street map has a useful backup if a phone fails during a trip.

[EXTEND]Extend

It is a case of better safe than sorry: schools do not need to spend much time on it, but basic map-reading skill remains practical.

Part 3Topic 10 - Travel & TransportEasy-Intermediate

Why are there some people who never get lost?

Tại sao lại có một số người không bao giờ bị lạc đường?

[POINT]Point

Some people rarely get lost because they have a strong sense of direction and pay attention to their surroundings.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Good visual memory helps them remember landmarks, turns and the overall shape of a route.

[EXAMPLE]Example

They may notice a distinctive building or road junction and use it to orient themselves later.

[EXTEND]Extend

Route awareness can also improve with experience, so people who travel independently often become better at navigation over time.

Part 3Topic 10 - Travel & TransportEasy-Intermediate

What can people do not to get lost?

Mọi người có thể làm gì để không bị lạc đường?

[POINT]Point

People can avoid getting lost by planning routes before they leave and staying aware during the journey.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Checking directions, recognising landmarks and noting major roads make it easier to notice when something is wrong.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A traveller can save an offline map or screenshot the route before entering an area with weak signal.

[EXTEND]Extend

A backup map is useful, but the most important habit is not following navigation blindly and instead understanding roughly where you are going.

Part 3Topic 10 - Travel & TransportEasy-Intermediate

Do you often get lost?

Bạn có hay bị lạc đường không?

[POINT]Point

I do not get lost very often because I usually plan routes and use navigation tools.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

My navigation confidence is reasonably good on familiar routes, although I can still make a wrong turn in a new area.

[EXAMPLE]Example

If I realise I am off course, I use a map to find my way back rather than continuing randomly.

[EXTEND]Extend

Getting lost occasionally is normal, but preparation and calm decision-making usually stop a small mistake from becoming a major problem.

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Speaking Part 3

How can people find their way when they are lost?

Do you think that children should be taught to read paper maps at school?

Why are there some people who never get lost?

What can people do not to get lost?

Do you often get lost?