IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 5 - Family & RelationshipsEasy-Intermediate

How important is it for families to celebrate occasions together? Why?

Việc gia đình cùng nhau kỷ niệm các dịp lễ quan trọng như thế nào? Tại sao?

[POINT]Point

Celebrating together is important because it strengthens family bonds.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

When relatives get together, they create shared memories and maintain emotional connections despite busy lives.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A birthday meal or holiday gathering may be one of the few times several generations meet face to face.

[EXTEND]Extend

The celebration itself does not need to be expensive; regular meaningful contact is more important than a perfect event.

Part 3Topic 5 - Family & RelationshipsEasy-Intermediate

Are family occasions as important today as they were for former generations?

Những dịp sum họp gia đình ngày nay có còn quan trọng như đối với các thế hệ trước không?

[POINT]Point

Family occasions are still important, but probably less central than they were for some earlier generations.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Busy lifestyles, migration and social change mean relatives may meet less often.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For instance, younger adults may live far from their hometown and return only for major holidays.

[EXTEND]Extend

However, family traditions remain meaningful because they connect generations and give people a sense of continuity.

Part 3Topic 5 - Family & RelationshipsEasy-Intermediate

How has the role of elderly people in the family changed in recent times?

Vai trò của người cao tuổi trong gia đình đã thay đổi như thế nào trong thời gian gần đây?

[POINT]Point

Elderly people often have less direct authority in families than in the past.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

As younger adults become financially independent, grandparents may step back from decision-making and take more of an advisory role.

[EXAMPLE]Example

They may still guide family traditions or childcare without controlling major choices.

[EXTEND]Extend

In many households, older people are gradually passing the torch while remaining respected sources of experience.

Part 3Topic 5 - Family & RelationshipsEasy-Intermediate

Who has more power and influence in the family today, young people or grandparents?

Ai có nhiều quyền lực và tầm ảnh hưởng hơn trong gia đình ngày nay, giới trẻ hay ông bà?

[POINT]Point

Young and middle-aged adults probably have more day-to-day decision-making power in many families today.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Financial independence gives them greater control over housing, work and education choices.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Grandparents may still have strong family influence on traditions or major advice, but they are less likely to make every decision.

[EXTEND]Extend

The healthiest arrangement is usually a generational balance where experience is respected without limiting younger adults' independence.

Part 3Topic 5 - Family & RelationshipsEasy-Intermediate

In the future what kind of units or groups will people live in, do you think?

Theo bạn, trong tương lai mọi người sẽ sống trong những loại đơn vị hoặc nhóm như thế nào?

[POINT]Point

I think future household structures will become more varied.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Alongside traditional families, there may be more single-person homes, shared housing and co-living arrangements because housing costs are rising and lifestyles are changing.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Young professionals may share communal facilities while keeping private bedrooms.

[EXTEND]Extend

Housing flexibility will become more important as people delay marriage, move more often and live longer.

Speaking
Practice

Speaking Part 3

How important is it for families to celebrate occasions together? Why?

Are family occasions as important today as they were for former generations?

How has the role of elderly people in the family changed in recent times?

Who has more power and influence in the family today, young people or grandparents?

In the future what kind of units or groups will people live in, do you think?