IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

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

Do people have enough time for leisure activities nowadays?

Ngày nay mọi người có đủ thời gian cho các hoạt động giải trí không?

[POINT]Point

Many people do not feel they have enough leisure time, especially during busy periods.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Time pressure from work, study and family duties can make it difficult to make time for regular leisure activities.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A worker may postpone sport or meeting friends until the weekend because weekdays are full.

[EXTEND]Extend

All work and no play is unhealthy, so even short periods of planned leisure can help people maintain energy and motivation.

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

What is the difference in the way people spend their free time nowadays and 20 or 30 years ago?

Cách mọi người sử dụng thời gian rảnh rỗi hiện nay khác với 20 hoặc 30 năm trước như thế nào?

[POINT]Point

Free-time patterns today are more digital and home-based than twenty or thirty years ago.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Streaming, gaming and social media have expanded digital leisure, while people in the past relied more on television, outdoor socialising and local activities.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A teenager can now spend an evening gaming with friends online without leaving home.

[EXTEND]Extend

The change increases convenience and choice, but it can also reduce physical movement and face-to-face interaction if screen time becomes excessive.

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

Which sports do you think most young people like to do?

Bạn nghĩ giới trẻ thích chơi môn thể thao nào nhất?

[POINT]Point

Young people often enjoy sports that are social, accessible and energetic.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Football, badminton, basketball, running and gym training are popular because they combine fitness with social motivation.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A group of students may play badminton after class because courts and equipment are relatively easy to find.

[EXTEND]Extend

Fitness trends change over time, but sports remain popular when they are affordable, easy to learn and provide chances to spend time with friends.

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

Is it important for people to have a break during work or study?

Việc nghỉ giải lao trong giờ làm việc hoặc học tập có quan trọng đối với mọi người không?

[POINT]Point

Taking breaks during work or study is important because concentration cannot stay at the same level for hours.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Mental fatigue reduces attention span and can lead to more mistakes.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A student who takes a short break after an hour of focused study may return with better concentration than someone who keeps working continuously.

[EXTEND]Extend

Breaks support work efficiency when they are short and purposeful rather than becoming long distractions.

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

Do men and women enjoy the same leisure activities?

Nam giới và nữ giới có cùng sở thích giải trí không?

[POINT]Point

Men and women can enjoy many of the same leisure activities, so gender alone is not a strong predictor.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Some gender preferences appear because of social expectations or past habits, but individual leisure choices vary widely.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Both men and women may enjoy running, films, travel or gaming, even if participation rates differ in some activities.

[EXTEND]Extend

It is largely a case of each to their own, and personality, age and social group often matter more than gender.

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Speaking Part 3

Do people have enough time for leisure activities nowadays?

What is the difference in the way people spend their free time nowadays and 20 or 30 years ago?

Which sports do you think most young people like to do?

Is it important for people to have a break during work or study?

Do men and women enjoy the same leisure activities?