IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 13 - Technology & InternetEasy-Intermediate

How much has technology improved how we communicate with each other?

Công nghệ đã cải thiện cách chúng ta giao tiếp với nhau đến mức nào?

[POINT]Point

Technology has improved communication enormously by making it faster, cheaper and easier across distance.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Instant messaging and video calls let people keep in touch almost immediately, even when they live in different countries.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Families can speak face to face online instead of waiting days for letters or expensive international calls.

[EXTEND]Extend

The main limitation is that communication speed does not always improve quality, because short digital messages can sometimes replace deeper conversations.

Part 3Topic 13 - Technology & InternetEasy-Intermediate

Do you agree that there are still many more major technological innovations to be made?

Bạn có đồng ý rằng vẫn còn rất nhiều đột phá công nghệ quan trọng cần được thực hiện không?

[POINT]Point

I agree that many major technological innovations are still to come.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Society still has unmet needs in areas such as clean energy, healthcare, transport and education, so research progress is far from finished.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Better batteries or cheaper medical diagnostics could change daily life just as smartphones did.

[EXTEND]Extend

Future breakthroughs may be less visible at first than past inventions, but they could still have a huge effect once they become affordable and widely available.

Part 3Topic 13 - Technology & InternetEasy-Intermediate

Could you suggest some reasons why some people are deciding to reduce their use of technology?

Bạn có thể nêu một vài lý do tại sao một số người quyết định giảm sử dụng công nghệ không?

[POINT]Point

Some people reduce technology use because constant connection becomes tiring rather than helpful.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Digital overload, screen fatigue and privacy concerns can make people feel stressed or distracted.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Someone who checks notifications all day may find it difficult to focus on work or relax in the evening.

[EXTEND]Extend

Reducing technology does not usually mean rejecting it completely; it often means setting clearer limits so devices support daily life without controlling attention.

Part 3Topic 13 - Technology & InternetEasy-Intermediate

Why do some people find the internet addictive?

Tại sao một số người lại cảm thấy internet gây nghiện?

[POINT]Point

The internet can feel addictive because many online services are designed to keep attention for as long as possible.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

People scroll through endless content and receive instant gratification from messages, likes or new videos, creating a reward loop.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Someone may open an app for five minutes and then lose track of time for an hour.

[EXTEND]Extend

Personal habits matter, but design features such as autoplay and notifications can make self-control much harder.

Part 3Topic 13 - Technology & InternetEasy-Intermediate

What would the world be like without the internet?

Thế giới sẽ ra sao nếu không có internet?

[POINT]Point

A world without the internet would be much slower and less connected.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Digital infrastructure now supports information access, banking, education, shopping and many public services.

[EXAMPLE]Example

People would have to rely more on physical offices, printed information and telephone calls for tasks that now take minutes online.

[EXTEND]Extend

Society could still function, but the economic disruption would be enormous because so many systems and businesses have been built around online services.

Speaking
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Speaking Part 3

How much has technology improved how we communicate with each other?

Do you agree that there are still many more major technological innovations to be made?

Could you suggest some reasons why some people are deciding to reduce their use of technology?

Why do some people find the internet addictive?

What would the world be like without the internet?