IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 2 - Study, School & LearningEasy-Intermediate

Will the development of science and technology give people more free time?

Sự phát triển của khoa học và công nghệ có giúp con người có nhiều thời gian rảnh hơn không?

[POINT]Point

Science and technology can give people more free time, but only if productivity gains are used to reduce workload.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Labour-saving technology can complete many routine tasks faster, yet companies may simply expect employees to produce more in the same number of hours.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For instance, software can automate reports and scheduling, which could shorten a working day if employers choose to use the saved time that way.

[EXTEND]Extend

So technology creates the possibility of more leisure, but social and workplace choices determine whether people actually receive it.

Part 3Topic 2 - Study, School & LearningEasy-Intermediate

What activities do children often do in your country?

Trẻ em ở đất nước bạn thường làm những hoạt động gì?

[POINT]Point

Children in my country often do a mixture of school-related and leisure activities.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

After school, many attend extra classes, play team sports, use digital devices or spend time in outdoor play.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For example, younger children may ride bicycles or play football with neighbours, while older students often join English, music or exam-preparation classes.

[EXTEND]Extend

Creative activities such as drawing and dancing are also common, although the amount of free play varies depending on family schedules and academic pressure.

Part 3Topic 2 - Study, School & LearningEasy-Intermediate

What do parents in your country let their children do?

Cha mẹ ở đất nước bạn cho phép con cái làm những gì?

[POINT]Point

Parents usually let children take on more responsibilities as they get older.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Younger children may make choices about clothes, hobbies or friends, while teenagers may have more freedom over study schedules and social activities.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For instance, parents might ask a child to complete a household task before going out with friends.

[EXTEND]Extend

I think age-appropriate freedom is important because children need practice making decisions, but parents should still set limits around safety, money and major long-term choices.

Part 3Topic 2 - Study, School & LearningEasy-Intermediate

What are the differences between activities at home and at school?

Sự khác biệt giữa các hoạt động ở nhà và ở trường là gì?

[POINT]Point

Activities at home and school are often a different ball game because they have different purposes.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

School activities are usually more structured and designed around learning goals, while home routines are more flexible and include rest, family duties and informal learning.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For instance, a science experiment at school may follow clear instructions, whereas cooking with a parent at home teaches practical skills naturally.

[EXTEND]Extend

Both settings are valuable because school gives organised practice while home allows children to apply skills in everyday life.

Part 3Topic 2 - Study, School & LearningEasy-Intermediate

Is it better to work in big companies than in small ones?

Làm việc ở các công ty lớn có tốt hơn các công ty nhỏ không?

[POINT]Point

Working in a big company is not always better because the advantages depend on what an employee values.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

A large company often has a clearer organisational structure, more training and wider career opportunities, while a small business may offer faster decisions and closer contact with managers.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For instance, a graduate who wants formal training may prefer a multinational company, but someone who likes varied responsibilities may learn more quickly in a small team.

[EXTEND]Extend

So company size matters less than the actual role, culture and opportunities available.

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Speaking Part 3

Will the development of science and technology give people more free time?

What activities do children often do in your country?

What do parents in your country let their children do?

What are the differences between activities at home and at school?

Is it better to work in big companies than in small ones?