IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

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

Do you think that spending time in front of a screen helps people relax?

Bạn có nghĩ rằng việc dành thời gian trước màn hình giúp mọi người thư giãn không?

[POINT]Point

Screen time can help people relax in moderation, but too much can have the opposite effect.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Passive entertainment such as films or short videos can reduce effort, yet constant mental stimulation and late-night use may disrupt sleep.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Watching one episode after work may feel calming, while scrolling for three hours can leave someone more tired.

[EXTEND]Extend

Screens are useful for relaxation when people choose content deliberately and stop before it replaces sleep, movement or real social contact.

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

Do people have to spend a lot of money to relax?

Mọi người có cần phải chi rất nhiều tiền để thư giãn không?

[POINT]Point

People do not need to spend a lot of money to relax.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Many low-cost leisure options, such as walking, reading, chatting with friends or listening to music, can be just as enjoyable as expensive entertainment.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A picnic in a public park may be more relaxing than an expensive shopping trip.

[EXTEND]Extend

The best things in life are free in many cases, so a relaxation budget matters less than having enough time, a comfortable setting and the right mindset.

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

Do you think there should be classes for training young people and children how to relax?

Bạn có nghĩ rằng nên có các lớp học hướng dẫn thanh thiếu niên và trẻ em cách thư giãn không?

[POINT]Point

Schools could teach basic relaxation skills, but they probably do not need separate formal classes for every student.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Young people can benefit from learning how to recognise stress, calm down and build healthy routines.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Short lessons on breathing, sleep habits or time management could be included in health or life-skills education.

[EXTEND]Extend

The aim should be practical self-management rather than turning relaxation into another subject with tests and pressure.

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

Do you think nowadays people have a better work-life balance than in the past?

Bạn có nghĩ rằng ngày nay mọi người có sự cân bằng giữa công việc và cuộc sống tốt hơn so với trước đây không?

[POINT]Point

Work-life balance is better in some ways today but worse in others.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Flexible work gives people more control over schedules, yet after-hours contact can make work follow them home.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A remote employee may save commuting time but still answer messages late at night.

[EXTEND]Extend

Compared with the past, people have more tools for flexibility, but they also need stronger digital boundaries to prevent work from expanding into all parts of life.

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

How do people balance life and work?

Mọi người cân bằng cuộc sống và công việc như thế nào?

[POINT]Point

People balance work and life by setting priorities and protecting time for non-work responsibilities.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

A clear time boundary helps prevent work from spreading into evenings, while shared responsibility at home reduces pressure.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Someone may prioritise family dinner, exercise and sleep by refusing unnecessary work messages after a certain hour.

[EXTEND]Extend

Good balance is not perfectly equal every day; it is a personal routine that keeps work from consistently damaging health, relationships or rest.

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Speaking Part 3

Do you think that spending time in front of a screen helps people relax?

Do people have to spend a lot of money to relax?

Do you think there should be classes for training young people and children how to relax?

Do you think nowadays people have a better work-life balance than in the past?

How do people balance life and work?