IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 5 - Family & RelationshipsEasy-Intermediate

Do young and middle-age people live with old people?

Người trẻ và người trung niên có sống chung với người già không?

[POINT]Point

Yes, young and middle-aged people do sometimes live with older relatives, especially in multi-generational families.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Living together can reduce costs and make family support easier, particularly when grandparents need help or provide childcare.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For instance, an adult child may share a home with ageing parents and help with transport or medical appointments.

[EXTEND]Extend

However, the arrangement depends on housing size, privacy needs and family relationships.

Part 3Topic 5 - Family & RelationshipsEasy-Intermediate

What impact has divorce and/or modern day living had on the family?

Việc ly hôn và/hoặc lối sống hiện đại đã tác động như thế nào đến gia đình?

[POINT]Point

Divorce and modern lifestyles have made family structures more varied.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

There are more single-parent households, dual-income couples and families living far apart because of work pressure and migration.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Children may need to adjust to different homes or spend more time with childcare providers.

[EXTEND]Extend

These changes can create stress, but they can also produce more flexible family roles and greater independence.

Part 3Topic 5 - Family & RelationshipsEasy-Intermediate

Is the nanny and/or the day-care centre the third parent?

Người giữ trẻ và/hoặc trung tâm giữ trẻ có phải là người cha/mẹ thứ ba không?

[POINT]Point

I would not call a nanny or day-care centre a third parent, although they can play an important caregiver role.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Childcare providers support early development, routines and social learning, but parents usually remain the main emotional and decision-making figures.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A child may spend many hours at day care yet still depend on parents for comfort and major guidance.

[EXTEND]Extend

Good childcare complements rather than replaces the parental bond.

Part 3Topic 5 - Family & RelationshipsEasy-Intermediate

Where is the best place to raise a family?

Nơi nào là địa điểm tốt nhất để nuôi dạy con cái?

[POINT]Point

The best place to raise a family is somewhere safe, affordable and well connected to schools, healthcare and green space.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

A family-friendly area should offer children opportunities while still giving parents manageable living costs.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A well-served suburb can provide the best of both worlds by combining quieter surroundings with access to city services.

[EXTEND]Extend

The ideal location differs by family, so support networks and commuting needs also matter.

Part 3Topic 5 - Family & RelationshipsEasy-Intermediate

Who is more important to you, friends or family?

Với bạn, ai quan trọng hơn, bạn bè hay gia đình?

[POINT]Point

Family is slightly more important to me because those relationships usually form my longest-term support system.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

A lifelong bond with relatives can provide emotional support during illness, financial difficulty or major life changes.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Friends are also essential because they offer companionship and different perspectives.

[EXTEND]Extend

I do not think the two groups should compete; a healthy social network normally includes both strong family ties and close friendships.

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Speaking Part 3

Do young and middle-age people live with old people?

What impact has divorce and/or modern day living had on the family?

Is the nanny and/or the day-care centre the third parent?

Where is the best place to raise a family?

Who is more important to you, friends or family?