IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 3 - Home & AccommodationEasy-Intermediate

What are the benefits of living in a house?

Lợi ích của việc sống trong một ngôi nhà là gì?

[POINT]Point

Living in a house can offer more private space, storage and access to an outdoor area.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Families may also have more room to grow, especially if they need extra bedrooms or space for children.

[EXAMPLE]Example

In some suburban areas, a house can even offer more bang for your buck than a central apartment.

[EXTEND]Extend

The trade-off is usually longer commuting time and greater maintenance, so the benefits depend on lifestyle and location.

Part 3Topic 3 - Home & AccommodationEasy-Intermediate

Why do many people like to live in the city?

Tại sao nhiều người thích sống ở thành phố?

[POINT]Point

Many people like city life because cities offer more job opportunities, services and entertainment.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Urban convenience means easier access to hospitals, schools, public transport and a wider range of workplaces.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For instance, young graduates often move to large cities because they expect stronger career growth.

[EXTEND]Extend

The disadvantages are higher costs, traffic and crowding, but for many people the opportunities still outweigh those problems.

Part 3Topic 3 - Home & AccommodationEasy-Intermediate

Do people prefer to live in Modern Homes or the older style homes (for example from 50 years ago)?

Mọi người thích sống trong những ngôi nhà hiện đại hay những ngôi nhà kiểu cũ hơn (ví dụ như từ 50 năm trước)?

[POINT]Point

Most people probably prefer modern homes because they offer better comfort, insulation, plumbing and technology.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

These features make daily life easier and often reduce maintenance.

[EXAMPLE]Example

However, older houses may have stronger architectural character, larger rooms or traditional materials that some people value.

[EXTEND]Extend

I think many people would choose a modern home with some traditional design elements, because that combines convenience with personality.

Part 3Topic 3 - Home & AccommodationEasy-Intermediate

Where do people like to live: in the city centre or the suburbs?

Mọi người thích sống ở đâu hơn: ở trung tâm thành phố hay ở vùng ngoại ô?

[POINT]Point

Preferences often change with age and lifestyle.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Young adults may prefer the city centre because work, entertainment and public transport are close, while families may choose suburban areas for more space and quieter surroundings.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For instance, someone may live centrally early in their career and later settle down in the suburbs.

[EXTEND]Extend

The decision usually comes down to commuting time, housing cost and how much space a person needs.

Part 3Topic 3 - Home & AccommodationEasy-Intermediate

What is more important, reading, or writing?

Kỹ năng nào quan trọng hơn, đọc hay viết?

[POINT]Point

I think reading is slightly more fundamental because strong reading comprehension supports learning in almost every subject.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Reading helps people understand information and even read between the lines, while written expression allows them to communicate ideas clearly.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A student needs both literacy skills to study effectively, but reading usually comes first as a source of knowledge and examples.

[EXTEND]Extend

In practice, the two skills reinforce each other, so separating them too strongly is not very useful.

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Speaking Part 3

What are the benefits of living in a house?

Why do many people like to live in the city?

Do people prefer to live in Modern Homes or the older style homes (for example from 50 years ago)?

Where do people like to live: in the city centre or the suburbs?

What is more important, reading, or writing?