IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 10 - Travel & TransportEasy-Intermediate

How do you think traveling today is different to what it was several decades ago?

Bạn nghĩ việc đi du lịch ngày nay khác với vài thập kỷ trước như thế nào?

[POINT]Point

Travel today is faster, easier to organise and more widely available than several decades ago.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Online booking and cheaper transport have opened up travel to more people, while journey speed has improved dramatically.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A traveller can now compare flights, book a hotel and navigate a new city using one phone.

[EXTEND]Extend

The main downside is that popular destinations can become more crowded because travel access has expanded so much.

Part 3Topic 10 - Travel & TransportEasy-Intermediate

In 20 or 30 years, how do you think traveling will be different to what it is today?

Bạn nghĩ rằng trong 20 hoặc 30 năm nữa, việc du lịch sẽ khác như thế nào so với hiện nay?

[POINT]Point

In twenty or thirty years, travel will probably be cleaner, more automated and more connected.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Future mobility may include autonomous vehicles, electric aircraft and faster rail powered by clean energy.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Travellers could move between cities using high-speed trains and then use driverless shared vehicles for the final journey.

[EXTEND]Extend

The sky's the limit technologically, but cost, safety rules and infrastructure will determine how quickly these changes become normal.

Part 3Topic 10 - Travel & TransportEasy-Intermediate

In what ways can the traffic conditions in a city be improved?

Tình trạng giao thông trong thành phố có thể được cải thiện bằng những cách nào?

[POINT]Point

City traffic can be improved by managing demand and making roads work more efficiently.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Better signal timing, bus priority and road design can improve traffic flow without simply adding more lanes.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Dedicated bus lanes can move more people through a busy corridor while reducing delays for public transport.

[EXTEND]Extend

Cities also need parking controls and safer walking or cycling routes so that residents have realistic alternatives to driving.

Part 3Topic 11 - Hobbies, Leisure & HolidaysEasy-Intermediate

Could you compare the amount of time people spend working nowadays with the situation in the past?

Bạn có thể so sánh thời gian mọi người dành cho công việc hiện nay với tình hình trong quá khứ được không?

[POINT]Point

Compared with the past, people may not always work more official hours, but work can feel more intense.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Digital communication can blur the boundary between work and life because employees may find it harder to switch off after normal hours.

[EXAMPLE]Example

An office worker may finish at five but still answer messages in the evening, making long working hours feel even longer.

[EXTEND]Extend

So the biggest change is often work intensity and constant availability rather than a simple increase in recorded hours.

Part 3Topic 11 - Hobbies, Leisure & HolidaysEasy-Intermediate

What do you think are the most important factors to bear in mind when choosing a job?

Theo bạn, những yếu tố quan trọng nhất cần lưu ý khi lựa chọn công việc là gì?

[POINT]Point

The most important factors when choosing a job are probably salary, job satisfaction, career growth and personal fit.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Good person-job fit matters because even a high salary can become difficult if the work conflicts with someone's strengths or values.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A person may accept slightly lower pay for a role with better learning opportunities and a healthier environment.

[EXTEND]Extend

The ideal choice balances financial security with long-term motivation rather than focusing on one factor alone.

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Speaking Part 3

How do you think traveling today is different to what it was several decades ago?

In 20 or 30 years, how do you think traveling will be different to what it is today?

In what ways can the traffic conditions in a city be improved?

Could you compare the amount of time people spend working nowadays with the situation in the past?

What do you think are the most important factors to bear in mind when choosing a job?