IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 7 - Daily Routine & TimeEasy-Intermediate

Why do some people spend a long time having a meal?

Tại sao một số người lại dành nhiều thời gian cho một bữa ăn?

[POINT]Point

Some people spend a long time eating because meals are also social occasions.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Slow dining gives people time for conversation, relaxation and enjoying several dishes without rushing.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A family gathering may last for hours because relatives talk between courses.

[EXTEND]Extend

This is especially common when the meal is part of a celebration, whereas ordinary weekday meals are usually much shorter.

Part 3Topic 7 - Daily Routine & TimeEasy-Intermediate

Would people feel more satisfied if they finished doing something quickly?

Liệu mọi người sẽ cảm thấy hài lòng hơn nếu họ hoàn thành công việc nhanh chóng?

[POINT]Point

Finishing something quickly can feel satisfying because it creates an immediate sense of progress.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

For simple tasks, the sooner, the better may be a useful attitude because a quick win reduces mental pressure.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Getting a short email or household task done early can free attention for more important work.

[EXTEND]Extend

However, speed is not always better; complex tasks may need more time if quality matters.

Part 3Topic 7 - Daily Routine & TimeEasy-Intermediate

In what way is the relationship between parents and teenagers different from the relationship between parents and younger children?

Mối quan hệ giữa cha mẹ và thanh thiếu niên khác với mối quan hệ giữa cha mẹ và trẻ nhỏ như thế nào?

[POINT]Point

Relationships with teenagers are usually more negotiable than relationships with younger children.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Growing independence means teenagers want more privacy and decision-making power, while younger children need more direct parental guidance.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Parents may choose a bedtime for a small child but discuss curfews with a teenager.

[EXTEND]Extend

This makes boundary negotiation more important during adolescence, because parents need to protect safety while gradually giving more freedom.

Part 3Topic 7 - Daily Routine & TimeEasy-Intermediate

What causes the most arguments between parents and teenagers?

Điều gì gây ra nhiều tranh cãi nhất giữa cha mẹ và thanh thiếu niên?

[POINT]Point

Parents and teenagers often argue most about freedom, rules and responsibilities.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Teenagers want more independence, while parents still feel responsible for safety and family expectations.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Common disagreements involve screen time, curfews, schoolwork, friends or household rules.

[EXTEND]Extend

These conflicts are normal, but clear explanations and consistent boundaries can stop ordinary disagreements from becoming constant tension.

Part 3Topic 7 - Daily Routine & TimeEasy-Intermediate

Do teenagers have more independence in your country than they used to?

Liệu thanh thiếu niên ở nước bạn có nhiều tự lập hơn so với trước đây không?

[POINT]Point

Teenagers today generally have more independence than previous generations in many areas.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Youth autonomy has increased because education, technology and changing family attitudes give young people more personal choice.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Teenagers may gain independence in clothing, hobbies or future study decisions earlier than before.

[EXTEND]Extend

However, the amount of freedom still depends on family culture, safety concerns and financial dependence.

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Speaking Part 3

Why do some people spend a long time having a meal?

Would people feel more satisfied if they finished doing something quickly?

In what way is the relationship between parents and teenagers different from the relationship between parents and younger children?

What causes the most arguments between parents and teenagers?

Do teenagers have more independence in your country than they used to?