IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

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

What's the difference between watching the performance live and watching it on TV?

Sự khác biệt giữa việc xem biểu diễn trực tiếp và xem trên truyền hình là gì?

[POINT]Point

Watching a performance live feels more immediate and social, while television is more convenient and controlled.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

A live performance gives audiences shared atmosphere and real audience energy, whereas TV uses camera angles, editing and close-ups to show details more clearly.

[EXAMPLE]Example

At a concert, the crowd can make one song feel much more exciting, but a TV broadcast may let viewers see the singer's expression better.

[EXTEND]Extend

Both formats have value, so the better choice depends on whether someone prefers atmosphere and participation or comfort and visual detail.

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

Which do you prefer: traditional performance or concert?

Bạn thích hình thức nào hơn: biểu diễn truyền thống hay hòa nhạc?

[POINT]Point

I would probably go for a live concert because I enjoy the energy and variety, although traditional performances can be very meaningful.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Concerts often feel more relaxed and contemporary, while traditional performance carries cultural value and can teach audiences about history and identity.

[EXAMPLE]Example

I might choose a pop concert for a night out with friends but attend a traditional show when travelling or during a cultural festival.

[EXTEND]Extend

My preference depends on the occasion, so I do not think one form is better in every situation.

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

Should the government provide financial support to promote traditional performance?

Liệu chính phủ có nên hỗ trợ tài chính để thúc đẩy nghệ thuật biểu diễn truyền thống?

[POINT]Point

Governments should provide some financial support for traditional performance when it has clear cultural importance.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Public funding can protect cultural heritage, train younger performers and support traditional art that may not earn enough from ticket sales alone.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A local theatre group could use funding for school workshops, touring performances and preservation of costumes or instruments.

[EXTEND]Extend

However, support should include audience development and clear goals, because funding is more useful when traditions remain active and relevant rather than surviving only through subsidies.

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

Is drama series popular in your country?

Phim truyền hình dài tập có phổ biến ở nước bạn không?

[POINT]Point

Yes, drama series are very popular in my country, especially on streaming platforms.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Serial dramas build strong relationships with viewers because characters and storylines develop over many episodes.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A good cliffhanger at the end of an episode can keep viewers on the edge of their seats and make them return immediately for the next one.

[EXTEND]Extend

Streaming has made this type of entertainment even more popular because people can watch several episodes in a row instead of waiting for a weekly television schedule.

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

Do you think people will change their preference of TV dramas when getting older?

Bạn có nghĩ rằng sở thích xem phim truyền hình của mọi người sẽ thay đổi khi họ lớn tuổi hơn không?

[POINT]Point

Yes, people's TV-drama preferences often change as they get older.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

The life-course effect means interests can shift with work, family responsibilities and personal experience, so viewers may grow into different genres.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A teenager may prefer school romances, while the same person later enjoys family dramas, workplace stories or historical series.

[EXTEND]Extend

The change is not automatic, though, because some favourite genres remain stable, and streaming allows people of all ages to explore far more choices than before.

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Speaking Part 3

What's the difference between watching the performance live and watching it on TV?

Which do you prefer: traditional performance or concert?

Should the government provide financial support to promote traditional performance?

Is drama series popular in your country?

Do you think people will change their preference of TV dramas when getting older?