IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

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

Do men and women spend their free time differently?

Liệu nam giới và nữ giới có dành thời gian rảnh rỗi khác nhau không?

[POINT]Point

Men and women may show different leisure patterns on average, but the gap is getting smaller.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Social expectations can influence which activities people take part in, yet many hobbies are now shared across genders.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Men and women both join gyms, travel, watch films and use social media, although participation may differ in certain sports or crafts.

[EXTEND]Extend

Shared interests and individual personality are increasingly more useful than gender for predicting how someone spends free time.

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

Which hobbies are the most popular with women in your country? With men?

Những sở thích nào phổ biến nhất với phụ nữ ở nước bạn? Với nam giới?

[POINT]Point

Popular hobbies among men and women overlap greatly, although some differences still appear.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Fitness activities, travel, films and social media are common across genders, while some creative hobbies or sports may attract different groups.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Women may be more visible in dance or crafts, while men may be more visible in certain team sports, but these are not strict rules.

[EXTEND]Extend

It is really each to their own, because personal taste matters more than stereotypes.

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

Do people's leisure time activities change as they get older?

Các hoạt động giải trí của mọi người có thay đổi khi họ già đi không?

[POINT]Point

People's leisure activities often change as they get older because health, responsibilities and social circles change.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Physical ability may make some intense activities less attractive, while quiet hobbies can become more appealing.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Someone who played competitive football in their twenties may later prefer walking, swimming or gardening.

[EXTEND]Extend

Age-related change is common, but people can keep the same interests for life if activities remain enjoyable and suitable.

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

Are there types of leisure activities that are as popular today as those that were popular when your parents were young?

Liệu có những loại hình giải trí nào phổ biến ngày nay như những loại hình phổ biến thời bố mẹ bạn còn trẻ không?

[POINT]Point

Yes, many leisure activities remain popular across generations.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Walking, reading, gardening, music and family gatherings have cross-generational appeal because they are affordable and easy to enjoy.

[EXAMPLE]Example

People may carry on playing board games or visiting parks even though digital entertainment has become more common.

[EXTEND]Extend

Traditional pastimes survive when they provide simple pleasure and social connection that new technology does not completely replace.

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

What can people benefit from travelling?

Du lịch có thể mang lại những lợi ích gì cho mọi người?

[POINT]Point

Travelling can benefit people by giving them new perspectives, cultural exposure and greater independence.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Being in unfamiliar places forces travellers to solve practical problems and communicate with different people.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Someone travelling abroad may learn local customs, manage transport independently and become more confident making decisions.

[EXTEND]Extend

The strongest benefit is often practical confidence because travel allows people to learn through real experience rather than only reading about other places.

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Speaking Part 3

Do men and women spend their free time differently?

Which hobbies are the most popular with women in your country? With men?

Do people's leisure time activities change as they get older?

Are there types of leisure activities that are as popular today as those that were popular when your parents were young?

What can people benefit from travelling?