IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 6 - Friends, People & PersonalityEasy-Intermediate

Do parents give their children toys instead of paying attention to them?

Liệu cha mẹ có cho con cái đồ chơi thay vì quan tâm đến chúng?

[POINT]Point

Some parents may use toys as a substitute for attention, but this is not true of every family.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Material rewards are easy to give, while quality time requires energy and regular involvement.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A busy parent may buy a new game after work instead of playing or talking with the child.

[EXTEND]Extend

Toys can be enjoyable, but they cannot fully meet emotional needs such as conversation, reassurance and shared experiences.

Part 3Topic 6 - Friends, People & PersonalityEasy-Intermediate

Is it the responsibility of parents or schools to teach children how to behave well?

Việc dạy trẻ cách cư xử tốt thuộc trách nhiệm của cha mẹ hay nhà trường?

[POINT]Point

Teaching good behaviour should be a shared responsibility between parents and schools.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Parents shape everyday habits and values, while schools provide behaviour standards in a wider social environment.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For instance, children may learn politeness at home and practise cooperation in class.

[EXTEND]Extend

Consistent guidance works best when adults model the behaviour they expect, because children notice actions more than rules alone.

Part 3Topic 6 - Friends, People & PersonalityEasy-Intermediate

Do children learn better if they have fun at school, or if the teachers are strict?

Trẻ em học tốt hơn nếu chúng được vui chơi ở trường, hay nếu giáo viên nghiêm khắc?

[POINT]Point

Children learn best with a balance of enjoyment and clear discipline.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Positive discipline can keep students on track, while learning enjoyment makes them more willing to participate and remember ideas.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A teacher can use games for practice but still set firm rules for behaviour and deadlines.

[EXTEND]Extend

All work and no play can reduce motivation, but a classroom with no structure can also become distracting, so balance matters.

Part 3Topic 6 - Friends, People & PersonalityEasy-Intermediate

Do you think attitudes towards bringing up children differ in different parts of the world?

Bạn có nghĩ rằng thái độ đối với việc nuôi dạy con cái khác nhau ở các khu vực khác nhau trên thế giới không?

[POINT]Point

Yes, attitudes toward raising children can differ greatly across cultures.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Cultural norms influence how much independence, discipline and family responsibility children are expected to have.

[EXAMPLE]Example

In some places, young people make personal choices early, while elsewhere parents remain closely involved for longer.

[EXTEND]Extend

These differences do not mean one approach is automatically better; each system reflects different family expectations and social conditions.

Part 3Topic 6 - Friends, People & PersonalityEasy-Intermediate

What about respect for older people, does that vary in different countries?

Còn về sự tôn trọng người lớn tuổi thì sao, liệu điều đó có khác nhau ở các quốc gia khác nhau không?

[POINT]Point

Yes, respect for older people varies between countries because intergenerational norms are different.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Some cultures have a strong age hierarchy, while others place more emphasis on equality between generations.

[EXAMPLE]Example

In one society, younger people may rarely challenge an older relative openly, whereas in another this may be normal.

[EXTEND]Extend

Respect for elders remains a cultural value in many places, but the way it is expressed can change over time.

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Speaking Part 3

Do parents give their children toys instead of paying attention to them?

Is it the responsibility of parents or schools to teach children how to behave well?

Do children learn better if they have fun at school, or if the teachers are strict?

Do you think attitudes towards bringing up children differ in different parts of the world?

What about respect for older people, does that vary in different countries?