IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 1 - Work & CareersEasy-Intermediate

What are the disadvantages of working overtime?

Những nhược điểm của việc làm thêm giờ là gì?

[POINT]Point

The main disadvantage of working overtime is that it can damage health and personal life.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Long hours reduce rest, increase stress and may eventually lead to burnout.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For instance, someone who regularly stays late may lose family time, sleep badly and become less productive the next day.

[EXTEND]Extend

Occasional overtime can be necessary, but if it becomes normal, the company may actually get worse results because tired employees make more mistakes.

Part 3Topic 1 - Work & CareersEasy-Intermediate

Which do young people generally prefer - boring jobs with higher pay or interesting jobs with lower pay?

Người trẻ nhìn chung thích điều nào hơn - công việc nhàm chán nhưng lương cao hay công việc thú vị nhưng lương thấp?

[POINT]Point

I think many young people would prefer interesting work, but financial pressure can push them toward higher pay.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

If someone is struggling to make ends meet, salary naturally becomes the priority.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A young worker living with family may accept lower pay for a creative role, while someone paying rent alone may choose a boring job with better income.

[EXTEND]Extend

So the preference depends less on age itself and more on financial responsibilities and available opportunities.

Part 3Topic 1 - Work & CareersEasy-Intermediate

Some people will lose their jobs because of technology, how to deal with it?

Một số người sẽ mất việc làm vì công nghệ, làm thế nào để giải quyết vấn đề này?

[POINT]Point

The best response is to help affected workers retrain before job displacement becomes severe.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Governments and companies can offer practical courses so people reskill and move into growing fields.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For example, a factory worker whose tasks become automated might train in machine maintenance, logistics or technical support.

[EXTEND]Extend

Financial assistance may also be necessary during the transition, because learning new skills takes time and people still need income while they prepare for different work.

Part 3Topic 1 - Work & CareersEasy-Intermediate

Do you think robots will take over people's jobs in the future?

Bạn có nghĩ robot sẽ thay thế công việc của con người trong tương lai không?

[POINT]Point

Robots will probably take over some tasks, but not all jobs.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Automation is strongest when work is repetitive, predictable and easy to measure, while many roles still need human judgement and communication.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For example, robots may handle routine tasks in factories, but teachers, nurses and managers still deal with complex human situations.

[EXTEND]Extend

I expect more people to work alongside technology rather than simply be replaced by it, so future workers will need to adapt their skills.

Part 3Topic 1 - Work & CareersEasy-Intermediate

What kinds of jobs are most likely to be taken over by robots?

Những loại công việc nào có khả năng bị robot thay thế nhất?

[POINT]Point

Jobs based on repetitive tasks and predictable processes are the most likely to be automated.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Machines are especially good at performing the same manual routine quickly and consistently.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For instance, some warehouse sorting, basic assembly and simple data-processing roles face higher automation risk than jobs involving creativity or personal care.

[EXTEND]Extend

However, even these jobs may not disappear completely, because people may still be needed to supervise equipment, solve unusual problems and maintain quality.

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Speaking Part 3

What are the disadvantages of working overtime?

Which do young people generally prefer - boring jobs with higher pay or interesting jobs with lower pay?

Some people will lose their jobs because of technology, how to deal with it?

Do you think robots will take over people's jobs in the future?

What kinds of jobs are most likely to be taken over by robots?