IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

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

Why do some people NOT like to socialise?

Tại sao một số người lại không thích giao tiếp xã hội?

[POINT]Point

Some people do not like socialising because constant interaction can be tiring for them.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Introverted people may have lower social energy and a stronger need for solitude after busy situations.

[EXAMPLE]Example

They may prefer meeting one close friend instead of attending a large party.

[EXTEND]Extend

This does not mean they dislike people; they may simply feel more comfortable with a small social circle and quieter forms of contact.

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

Does technological development have a negative impact on communication among people?

Liệu sự phát triển công nghệ có tác động tiêu cực đến giao tiếp giữa con người?

[POINT]Point

Technological development can have some negative effects on communication, especially when devices become constant distractions.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

People may spend less time in face-to-face interaction or divide their attention between a conversation and a screen.

[EXAMPLE]Example

During a meal, repeated phone checking can reduce communication quality even if everyone is physically together.

[EXTEND]Extend

Technology itself is not the main problem; the effect depends on how people manage their attention and habits.

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

What positive and negative effects do mobile phones have on friendship?

Điện thoại di động có những tác động tích cực và tiêu cực nào đến tình bạn?

[POINT]Point

Mobile phones are a double-edged sword for friendship.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

They help friends keep in touch through instant contact, photos and calls, especially when people live far apart.

[EXAMPLE]Example

However, screen dependence can reduce face-to-face attention or create pressure to reply immediately.

[EXTEND]Extend

Phones strengthen friendships when they support real communication, but they can weaken them when digital contact starts replacing meaningful interaction.

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

Do you think technology unites or separates people?

Bạn nghĩ công nghệ giúp gắn kết hay chia rẽ con người?

[POINT]Point

Technology can both unite and separate people, depending on how it is used.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Online communities connect people with shared interests across distance, but constant screen use can also weaken nearby relationships.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Someone may make close friends online while barely speaking to neighbours.

[EXTEND]Extend

So technology increases opportunities for social connection, but users still need to balance digital contact with real-world interaction.

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

How many generations usually live together in India?

Ở Ấn Độ, thông thường có bao nhiêu thế hệ sống chung với nhau?

[POINT]Point

In India, two or three generations may live together in the same household, although this varies widely.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

A joint family can include grandparents, parents and children in one multi-generational home.

[EXAMPLE]Example

This pattern is more common in some traditional or rural households, while urban families may be smaller.

[EXTEND]Extend

So there is no single national rule; household patterns depend on region, income, housing and family preference.

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Speaking Part 3

Why do some people NOT like to socialise?

Does technological development have a negative impact on communication among people?

What positive and negative effects do mobile phones have on friendship?

Do you think technology unites or separates people?

How many generations usually live together in India?