IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 3 - Home & AccommodationEasy-Intermediate

Are the changes in the cities good or bad?

Những thay đổi ở các thành phố là tốt hay xấu?

[POINT]Point

Changes in cities can be good or bad depending on how urban development is managed.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Better public transport, parks and services can change a city for the better, while rapid growth may increase housing pressure, traffic and inequality.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For instance, a new metro line can reduce commuting time but may also raise property prices around stations.

[EXTEND]Extend

I think city change is positive when planners balance economic growth with affordability, public space and the needs of existing residents.

Part 3Topic 3 - Home & AccommodationEasy-Intermediate

How do people react to them?

Mọi người phản ứng với những thay đổi đó như thế nào?

[POINT]Point

People react differently to city changes depending on whether they see clear benefits or personal costs.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Public reaction is usually positive when changes improve transport, safety or services, but local concerns increase if projects cause noise, displacement or higher costs.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For instance, residents may support a new park but oppose a road project that removes homes.

[EXTEND]Extend

Community support tends to grow when authorities explain the reasons clearly and give people enough time to adapt.

Part 3Topic 3 - Home & AccommodationEasy-Intermediate

Which facilities should the government make available for people?

Chính phủ nên cung cấp những cơ sở vật chất nào cho người dân?

[POINT]Point

Governments should provide essential public facilities such as schools, healthcare centres, public transport, libraries and green spaces.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

These services improve daily life and make basic opportunities available even to people with lower incomes.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For instance, a local authority can set up a health clinic and safe park in an underserved neighbourhood.

[EXTEND]Extend

The exact priorities should depend on local needs, because a rural area may require transport and healthcare while a dense city may need parks, childcare and public transit most.

Part 3Topic 3 - Home & AccommodationEasy-Intermediate

Should a government consider local people's opinion when deciding on changes in the city?

Chính phủ có nên cân nhắc ý kiến của người dân địa phương khi quyết định những thay đổi trong thành phố không?

[POINT]Point

Yes, governments should consider local opinions when making major city changes.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Public consultation brings local knowledge into planning decisions and can reveal practical problems that officials may miss.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For instance, residents may know that a proposed road would block access to a school or remove an important community space.

[EXTEND]Extend

Authorities do not have to accept every request, but a genuine community voice can improve decisions and make the final plan easier for residents to trust.

Part 3Topic 3 - Home & AccommodationEasy-Intermediate

Should people know about everything the government is planning?

Mọi người có nên biết về tất cả những gì chính phủ đang lên kế hoạch không?

[POINT]Point

Governments should keep people in the loop about most plans that affect public money, services or communities.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Government transparency helps citizens understand decisions, prepare for changes and hold officials accountable.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For instance, plans for a new transport project should include budgets, timelines and likely effects on residents.

[EXTEND]Extend

However, not every detail can be public immediately because security concerns or confidential negotiations sometimes require limits. The general principle should still be openness unless there is a clear reason for secrecy.

Speaking
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Speaking Part 3

Are the changes in the cities good or bad?

How do people react to them?

Which facilities should the government make available for people?

Should a government consider local people's opinion when deciding on changes in the city?

Should people know about everything the government is planning?