IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 7 - Daily Routine & TimeEasy-Intermediate

What are the advantages and disadvantages of always being busy?

Việc luôn bận rộn có những ưu điểm và nhược điểm gì?

[POINT]Point

Being busy can create a strong sense of purpose, but it also has costs.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

A full schedule may help people achieve more and feel productive, yet constant activity can cause mental fatigue.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Someone with many projects may enjoy personal achievement but have little time for sleep or relationships.

[EXTEND]Extend

Being busy is healthiest when important tasks are balanced with enough rest rather than treating exhaustion as a sign of success.

Part 3Topic 7 - Daily Routine & TimeEasy-Intermediate

What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a stressful job?

Công việc căng thẳng có những ưu điểm và nhược điểm gì?

[POINT]Point

A stressful job can offer fast career growth, but the disadvantages can be serious.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

High-pressure roles may provide higher pay, responsibility and valuable experience, yet they also increase burnout risk.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A manager might gain new skills quickly but pay a high price through poor sleep or constant anxiety.

[EXTEND]Extend

Stress can be useful in short periods, but a job becomes unhealthy when pressure is intense and recovery time is too limited.

Part 3Topic 7 - Daily Routine & TimeEasy-Intermediate

Why do people often feel tired in this day and age?

Tại sao ngày nay mọi người thường xuyên cảm thấy mệt mỏi?

[POINT]Point

People often feel tired today because work, screens and poor sleep combine to wear them out.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Heavy workloads and long travel times reduce recovery, while late-night screen exposure can make sleep less effective.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Someone may build up sleep debt during the week and then still feel tired after a weekend.

[EXTEND]Extend

Modern life offers convenience, but it also makes it easy to stay mentally active for too many hours.

Part 3Topic 7 - Daily Routine & TimeEasy-Intermediate

Do you think people will feel even more tired in the future?

Bạn có nghĩ rằng mọi người sẽ cảm thấy mệt mỏi hơn nữa trong tương lai không?

[POINT]Point

People may feel more tired in the future if digital demands and workloads continue increasing.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Digital fatigue could become more common when people are connected to work almost all day.

[EXAMPLE]Example

However, greater health awareness and flexible working may reduce commuting and allow better recovery.

[EXTEND]Extend

So I do not think tiredness will automatically increase; it will depend on whether technology is used to save time or simply create more demands.

Part 3Topic 7 - Daily Routine & TimeEasy-Intermediate

Is time management important?

Quản lý thời gian có quan trọng không?

[POINT]Point

Time management is important because it helps people use limited hours more effectively.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Good time management makes priorities clearer, reduces missed deadlines and can reduce stress.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A student who plans assignments early has more time to review work instead of rushing at the end.

[EXTEND]Extend

The goal is not to control every minute, but to make sure important tasks, rest and personal responsibilities all receive enough attention.

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Speaking Part 3

What are the advantages and disadvantages of always being busy?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a stressful job?

Why do people often feel tired in this day and age?

Do you think people will feel even more tired in the future?

Is time management important?