IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

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

What is the influence of foreign show on people in your country?

Các chương trình truyền hình nước ngoài có ảnh hưởng như thế nào đến người dân ở nước bạn?

[POINT]Point

Foreign shows can influence people by introducing new cultures, language and lifestyle trends.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Cultural exposure can broaden viewers' understanding and sometimes motivate them to learn another language or visit a new place.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A popular foreign drama may increase interest in its country's food, fashion or travel destinations.

[EXTEND]Extend

The influence can be positive, but viewers should still think critically because television often presents an attractive or simplified version of life rather than a complete picture of another society.

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

Should films and television be censored or should we be free to choose what we see?

Liệu phim ảnh và truyền hình có nên bị kiểm duyệt hay chúng ta nên được tự do lựa chọn những gì mình xem?

[POINT]Point

Films and television should have limited controls for clearly harmful or illegal content, but adults should generally be free to choose what they watch.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Age ratings and sensible content restrictions can protect children without unnecessarily limiting creative freedom.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A violent film may be legal for adults but unsuitable for young viewers, so classification is better than a total ban.

[EXTEND]Extend

The key is transparency: viewers need clear information, while censorship should be narrow and accountable rather than based on vague moral preferences.

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

Do you think the cinema has increased or decreased in popularity in recent years?

Bạn nghĩ rằng điện ảnh đã trở nên phổ biến hơn hay ít phổ biến hơn trong những năm gần đây?

[POINT]Point

Cinema-going has probably decreased in frequency for many people because streaming offers a cheaper and more convenient alternative.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Some routine cinema visits have been phased out as households can watch high-quality films at home.

[EXAMPLE]Example

People may now save cinema trips for major releases rather than going every week.

[EXTEND]Extend

However, cinema is not dead and buried: blockbuster films, premium screens and social outings still attract large audiences, so the activity is becoming more occasional rather than disappearing.

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

What common courtesies apply when watching a movie at the cinema?

Những phép lịch sự thông thường nào cần tuân thủ khi xem phim tại rạp chiếu phim?

[POINT]Point

The main courtesies in a cinema are keeping quiet, arriving on time and avoiding behaviour that distracts other viewers.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Cinema etiquette matters because everyone is sharing the same dark and relatively quiet space.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Talking loudly, checking a bright phone screen or repeatedly leaving your seat can disturb people nearby.

[EXTEND]Extend

Small actions make a big difference, so viewers should treat the cinema as a shared space and remember that their personal habits should not reduce other people's enjoyment of the film.

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

Should children under the age of 10 be allowed to see horror movies?

Liệu trẻ em dưới 10 tuổi có nên được phép xem phim kinh dị?

[POINT]Point

Children under ten generally should not watch strong horror movies because they may not have enough emotional maturity to process frightening material.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Child protection is important when films include intense violence, disturbing images or themes that can create lasting fear.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A young child may understand that a monster is fictional but still have nightmares after seeing realistic scenes.

[EXTEND]Extend

Mild fantasy with some suspense can be acceptable, but age restrictions should reflect content intensity rather than treating every film labelled 'horror' exactly the same.

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Speaking Part 3

What is the influence of foreign show on people in your country?

Should films and television be censored or should we be free to choose what we see?

Do you think the cinema has increased or decreased in popularity in recent years?

What common courtesies apply when watching a movie at the cinema?

Should children under the age of 10 be allowed to see horror movies?