IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 13 - Technology & InternetEasy-Intermediate

Does happiness mean the same thing to everyone?

Hạnh phúc có ý nghĩa giống nhau đối với tất cả mọi người không?

[POINT]Point

Happiness does not mean exactly the same thing to everyone.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

It often comes down to personal values, life stage and individual circumstances.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A young adult may value freedom and new experiences, while an older person may care more about health and close relationships.

[EXTEND]Extend

Different strokes for different folks is a useful way to describe this, because people share basic needs for safety and connection but give different importance to money, family, achievement or independence.

Part 3Topic 13 - Technology & InternetEasy-Intermediate

Do many people today focus too much on the appearance of being happy?

Phải chăng ngày nay nhiều người quá chú trọng đến vẻ bề ngoài của sự hạnh phúc?

[POINT]Point

Yes, many people seem to focus too much on looking happy, especially online.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Social comparison encourages users to put on a curated image and hide ordinary problems.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Someone may post attractive travel photos while feeling stressed about money or work behind the scenes.

[EXTEND]Extend

Trying to keep up appearances can increase pressure because people compare themselves with edited versions of other lives instead of realistic everyday experiences.

Part 3Topic 13 - Technology & InternetEasy-Intermediate

Do you think that a truly happy society would be boring to live in?

Bạn có nghĩ rằng một xã hội thực sự hạnh phúc sẽ nhàm chán để sinh sống không?

[POINT]Point

A happy society would not necessarily be boring because happiness does not mean the absence of challenge.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

People can enjoy social harmony while still pursuing meaningful goals, competition and creative work.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A safe, healthy community can still have ambitious artists, athletes and entrepreneurs trying difficult things.

[EXTEND]Extend

Boredom is more likely when people lack purpose, so a truly happy society would probably give people security while leaving room for personal challenge and growth.

Part 3Topic 13 - Technology & InternetEasy-Intermediate

Are professional photographers important in your country?

Nghề nhiếp ảnh chuyên nghiệp có quan trọng ở nước bạn không?

[POINT]Point

Professional photographers are still important because high-quality images have uses that casual phone photos cannot always replace.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Professional photography supports advertising, journalism, weddings, events and visual records of important moments.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A company may hire a photographer to make products stand out instead of relying on quick smartphone pictures.

[EXTEND]Extend

Phones have reduced demand for simple photography, but specialised commercial work and major events still benefit from professional skill and equipment.

Part 3Topic 13 - Technology & InternetEasy-Intermediate

Do you think people take more photos now than in the past?

Bạn có nghĩ rằng hiện nay mọi người chụp ảnh nhiều hơn so với trước đây không?

[POINT]Point

People take far more photos now than in the past because digital photography has made taking pictures almost effortless.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Smartphone cameras are always available, so people can snap away without paying for film or development.

[EXAMPLE]Example

They photograph meals, receipts and ordinary moments that older cameras were rarely used for.

[EXTEND]Extend

A picture is worth a thousand words, but because photos are now so easy to create, individual images may sometimes feel less special than they did in the past.

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Speaking Part 3

Does happiness mean the same thing to everyone?

Do many people today focus too much on the appearance of being happy?

Do you think that a truly happy society would be boring to live in?

Are professional photographers important in your country?

Do you think people take more photos now than in the past?