IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 13 - Technology & InternetEasy-Intermediate

Why are people so keen on buying Iphones even though they haven’t changed much from one to the next?

Tại sao mọi người lại thích mua iPhone đến vậy dù chúng hầu như không thay đổi nhiều giữa các thế hệ?

[POINT]Point

People keep buying new iPhones because the decision is not based only on how much the hardware changes.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Brand loyalty, ecosystem convenience and the phone's role as a status symbol can make even incremental changes attractive.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A user may upgrade for a slightly better camera because their photos, watch and other devices already work smoothly with the same system.

[EXTEND]Extend

For many buyers, familiarity and social value matter almost as much as major technical innovation.

Part 3Topic 13 - Technology & InternetEasy-Intermediate

In what ways has technology changed your society?

Công nghệ đã thay đổi xã hội của bạn theo những cách nào?

[POINT]Point

Technology has changed my society by making communication, work and everyday services much more digital.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Digital transformation has expanded online services, remote work and information access.

[EXAMPLE]Example

People can now pay bills, study, shop or speak with colleagues without travelling to a physical office.

[EXTEND]Extend

These changes save time and create opportunities, although they also increase dependence on devices and may disadvantage people who have weak digital skills or limited internet access.

Part 3Topic 13 - Technology & InternetEasy-Intermediate

What are the limitations of technology when it comes to interpersonal relationships?

Công nghệ có những hạn chế nào đối với các mối quan hệ giữa người với người?

[POINT]Point

The main limitation of technology in relationships is that constant connection can still feel emotionally shallow.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

People may lose touch with deeper conversation when a screen becomes a barrier to attention and human connection.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Friends can exchange messages all day yet barely speak when they meet because everyone keeps checking phones.

[EXTEND]Extend

Technology is useful for maintaining contact, but quality time still matters because trust and closeness usually grow through focused interaction rather than frequent notifications.

Part 3Topic 13 - Technology & InternetEasy-Intermediate

What are the different kinds of letters that the post office delivers?

Bưu điện giao những loại thư nào?

[POINT]Point

Post offices deliver several kinds of letters, although traditional personal mail is less common than before.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Common categories include personal letters, business mail, bills, official notices and notifications connected with parcels.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A household may receive a bank letter, a government notice and an occasional card from a relative.

[EXTEND]Extend

Email has replaced many routine messages, but physical mail still matters when an original document, formal notice or signed delivery is required.

Part 3Topic 13 - Technology & InternetEasy-Intermediate

What can people do if they receive unwanted advertising in the mail?

Người dân có thể làm gì nếu nhận được thư quảng cáo không mong muốn qua đường bưu điện?

[POINT]Point

People who receive unwanted advertising mail can usually reduce it by changing their mailing preferences or contacting the sender.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

They may opt out of marketing lists, return unwanted mail or use available consumer-privacy services.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A customer can ask a retailer to remove their address from promotional databases after receiving repeated catalogues.

[EXTEND]Extend

Stronger consumer privacy rules are also useful because individuals should not have to manage large amounts of junk mail from companies they never chose to hear from.

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Speaking Part 3

Why are people so keen on buying Iphones even though they haven’t changed much from one to the next?

In what ways has technology changed your society?

What are the limitations of technology when it comes to interpersonal relationships?

What are the different kinds of letters that the post office delivers?

What can people do if they receive unwanted advertising in the mail?