IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 1 - Work & CareersEasy-Intermediate

What is more important, job satisfaction or a high salary?

Điều gì quan trọng hơn, sự hài lòng trong công việc hay mức lương cao?

[POINT]Point

I would choose job satisfaction once the salary is enough for a reasonable quality of life.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

A high salary is useful, but enjoying the work and having a healthy environment can be worth its weight in gold over many years.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Someone earning slightly less may still be happier if they have supportive colleagues and manageable hours.

[EXTEND]Extend

Of course, people with heavy financial responsibilities may need to prioritise income, so the answer depends partly on personal circumstances.

Part 3Topic 1 - Work & CareersEasy-Intermediate

Will people work more or less in the future?

Con người sẽ làm việc nhiều hơn hay ít hơn trong tương lai?

[POINT]Point

I think some people may work fewer hours in the future, although the pattern will differ by industry.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Technology and productivity gains could allow companies to cut back on routine working time.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For example, some offices may adopt a shorter working week if employees can produce the same results with better tools.

[EXTEND]Extend

However, people in healthcare, hospitality or growing businesses may still work long hours, so I expect greater variation rather than a universal reduction.

Part 3Topic 1 - Work & CareersEasy-Intermediate

Which city jobs are most common?

Những công việc nào là phổ biến nhất ở thành phố?

[POINT]Point

Common city jobs are usually in offices, retail, transport, hospitality and other service sectors.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Cities have dense populations and many businesses, so urban employment tends to include administration, sales, customer service, finance and technology.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For instance, a large city may employ thousands of people in banks, shops, restaurants, delivery companies and corporate offices.

[EXTEND]Extend

The exact mix depends on the city’s economy, but service-sector jobs are generally much more common than farming work.

Part 3Topic 1 - Work & CareersEasy-Intermediate

Are some people naturally more hard-working than others?

Có phải một số người bẩm sinh đã chăm chỉ hơn những người khác không?

[POINT]Point

Some people may naturally have more energy or self-discipline, but I do not think hard work is purely inborn.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Work ethic is strongly shaped by family habits, education, goals and experience.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A person who learns to keep at difficult tasks from a young age may become more persistent than someone who is rarely challenged.

[EXTEND]Extend

Natural personality can influence behaviour, but motivation and environment can change a lot over time, so people can definitely become more hard-working.

Part 3Topic 1 - Work & CareersEasy-Intermediate

What do you think makes someone a good colleague?

Bạn nghĩ điều gì làm nên một người đồng nghiệp tốt?

[POINT]Point

A good colleague is reliable, respectful and willing to work as a team player.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Open communication matters because people need to share information, admit problems and sometimes meet halfway when opinions differ.

[EXAMPLE]Example

For instance, a strong colleague does their own work on time but also helps when another team member faces an unexpected problem.

[EXTEND]Extend

I do not think colleagues need to be close friends; professional trust, cooperation and a positive attitude are usually more important.

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Speaking Part 3

What is more important, job satisfaction or a high salary?

Will people work more or less in the future?

Which city jobs are most common?

Are some people naturally more hard-working than others?

What do you think makes someone a good colleague?