IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 14 - Media, Music & EntertainmentEasy-Intermediate

How do you feel about the amount of advertising on television?

Bạn cảm thấy thế nào về lượng quảng cáo trên truyền hình?

[POINT]Point

I think television advertising is acceptable in moderation, but too much becomes irritating.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Frequent ad breaks create viewer fatigue and interrupt the flow of programmes.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A film can lose its emotional impact if it is stopped repeatedly for commercials.

[EXTEND]Extend

Advertising funds television, so some commercial pressure is understandable, but it can become too much of a good thing when viewers feel the programme exists mainly to deliver ads.

Part 3Topic 14 - Media, Music & EntertainmentEasy-Intermediate

In what ways has television advertising changed in the last ten years?

Quảng cáo truyền hình đã thay đổi như thế nào trong mười năm qua?

[POINT]Point

Television advertising has become shorter, more targeted and more connected across platforms over the last decade.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Brands now roll out campaigns across TV, social media and online video instead of treating television as a separate channel.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A company may show a short TV ad and then continue the same campaign through mobile platforms.

[EXTEND]Extend

This cross-platform approach reflects changing viewing habits, especially as younger audiences spend less time watching traditional scheduled television.

Part 3Topic 14 - Media, Music & EntertainmentEasy-Intermediate

To what extent are people influenced by the advertising they see on television? The effect of films on society

Mọi người bị ảnh hưởng đến mức độ nào bởi các quảng cáo họ xem trên truyền hình? Tác động của phim ảnh đối với xã hội

[POINT]Point

Television advertising can influence people, but the effect varies by product and viewer.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Repeated exposure builds brand awareness and can shape consumer choice even when people believe they are ignoring the advert.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A familiar food or household brand may come to mind first in a shop because viewers have seen it many times.

[EXTEND]Extend

However, price, reviews and personal experience often matter more than advertising when people make important purchases.

Part 3Topic 14 - Media, Music & EntertainmentEasy-Intermediate

Why do people still enjoy going to the cinema to watch a film?

Tại sao mọi người vẫn thích đến rạp chiếu phim để xem phim?

[POINT]Point

People still enjoy cinemas because the experience is different from watching at home.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

The big-screen effect, sound quality and cinema atmosphere make films feel more immersive.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Watching a major action film with a full audience can create a stronger shared experience than seeing it alone on a laptop.

[EXTEND]Extend

Going to the cinema is also a social outing, so its value comes from the occasion as much as from the film itself.

Part 3Topic 14 - Media, Music & EntertainmentEasy-Intermediate

What sort of influence can films have on people?

Phim ảnh có thể tác động đến con người như thế nào?

[POINT]Point

Films can bring about changes in people's attitudes, emotions and ideas about society.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

They may reinforce a social norm, challenge one or present characters who become role models.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A film about another culture can help viewers see the world through a different lens and question stereotypes.

[EXTEND]Extend

The effect is usually gradual rather than direct, but repeated stories can still influence views about relationships, success, violence or identity.

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Speaking Part 3

How do you feel about the amount of advertising on television?

In what ways has television advertising changed in the last ten years?

To what extent are people influenced by the advertising they see on television? The effect of films on society

Why do people still enjoy going to the cinema to watch a film?

What sort of influence can films have on people?