IELTS FIGHTER

A CLASS SPEAKING PART 3 (1)

7 common types in Part 3
1. Why/ Opinion– What do you think about ‘this’? Remember to say why you think that way
and give examples.
2. Advantage/Disadvantage
3. Future– What do you think will happen in the future?
4. Cause Effect Solution– What caused ‘this’ and/or what effects has ‘it’ had?
5. Hypothetical– Talk about imaginary or unreal situations.
6. Comparison– Talk about the difference and/or similarities between two things.
7. Past– How were things different in the past and how have they changed?

HOW TO ANSWER IN PART 3?

A.R.E.A TECHNIQUE
Do you think that it's better to have clear aims for the future, or is it best to take each day as it comes?
(ANSWER – STATEMENT) I think it’s best to have a good idea of what you want to do with your life, especially in
terms of studies and career.

(REASON) Having aims allows you to plan what you need to do today and tomorrow in order to achieve long -
term objectives.

(EXAMPLE) For example, if you want to become a doctor, you need to choose the right subjects at school, get the
right exam results, and work hard at university.

(ALTERNATIVE) Without a clear aim, it would be impossible to take the necessary steps towards a career in
medicine, or any other profession

A.R1.R2.R3 TECHNIQUE
Why do you think some people prefer not to go abroad on holiday?
(ANSWER – STATEMENT) I suppose there are different reasons why some people choose not to go abroad on
holidays.

(REASON 1) Firstly, it’s usually more expensive to travel abroad than it is to stay at home.

( REASON 2) A second reason could be that some people find it stressful to spend time in a foreign country where
they don’t speak the language, or where they feel that they can’t easily integrate with the locals.

(REASON 3) Finally, many people just love where they live, and don’t feel the need to travel abroad.
RULES OF THUMB
Rule 1: BUFFER TIME-

• That's a very interesting / tough question

• Honestly I've never thought about this before

• To be honest, it's not an area of my interest

Rule 2 : BẮT ĐẦU CÂU TRẢ LỜI BẰNG “STATEMENT”

I suppose there are different reasons why some people choose not to go abroad on holidays …

Rule 3: CHỈ CÓ 1 IDEA ĐỂ TRẢ LỜI, VẪN CÓ THỂ KHẲNG ĐỊNH CÓ NHIỀU IDEAS KHÁC NHAU.

In my opinion, there are many reasons why people prefer living in cities. But I guess the most important one is
that …

TYPE 1: ADVANTAGE - DISADVANTAGE

• What are the advantages of air travel?
• What benefits are gained from studying literature?
• What are the disadvantages for adults who can not read?

Một số mẫu câu dẫn nêu ý kiến cá nhân

● As far as I’m concerned…
● From my perspective/ Personally, I would say that…
● To be honest/ Honestly, I think/ I believe that…
● I haven’t thought about this, but I would say that…
● I have to admit that I don’t know much about this topic, but I think
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
• In my opinion, Ving/ N has lots of perks. One of the main benefits is…// There are perks of
doing sth. ….Besides
• I think that there are a variety of advantages/benefits to N/ Ving. One of the key/major
strong points is…. On top of that, ...
• N/ Ving can pose a range of problems to (adults/ children…) . A major drawback is….
Moreover,......
 PRACTICE: TYPE 1: ADVANTAGE - DISADVANTAGE
1. What are the advantages of studying abroad? AREA / ARRR STRUCTURE
– Experience a Foreign Culture
(participate in the day-to-day life of a new locale, gaining a first-hand understanding and new
appreciation of the culture)
– Improve Your Second Language Skills
(a perfect opportunity to learn a new foreign language surrounded by native speakers -> the chance to
immerse in the language -> expedite the retention and fluency)
2. What are the advantages of working from home?
freedom/ don't have to get changed into formal clothes or uncomfortable office shoes
3. What are the advantages of advertising?
inform us about qualities and price of goods / makes purchasing easier / Time-saving
4. What are the advantages of using a public library?
can have access to books without paying for them/ offers a wealth of resources
space to study or hold events
5. What are the advantages of travelling by air?
– the fastest way to get from one place to another, especially when involving long distances
– comfortable to make arrangements and travelling conditions
6. What are the advantages of zoos?
– provide a protected environment for endangered animals and a guaranteed food source for animals
– be possible to see the animal wonders of nature, and learn about them
7. What are the benefits of being organized?
– Less stress. (Example: designating a home for everything: inbox, keys, wallet, office supplies, charger
cables, and more -> need something -> know exactly where it is -> reduces stress) -> Improved health.
– Relax more. (less time spent running around means more time to do what people want to do)
– Always be ready for a curve ball. (being prepared ahead of time lessens the impact of the unexpected
8. What are the benefits of eating at home?
– offers an excellent opportunity for family bonding. (You can talk to your children about school or your
spouse about his day at work over dinner)
– saves money (total cost of a homemade meal is much less than the cost of a meal at a restaurant)
– is one of the best ways to promote a healthy lifestyle. (You can choose your own low-fat and low-
calorie ingredients to prepare your meals)
9. What are the advantages of possessing a large vocabulary?
– attracting the audience’s interest -> a large vocabulary -> varying the word choices by using
synonyms to describe the same thing multiple times -> more interesting speech
– ensuring precision -> help people describe things to a finer level of detail, thus making clearer points.
– better understanding of the world -> help people better understand higher-level publications -> better
understand what is going on in the world.

10. What are the benefits of multilingualism?

– more opportunities of enriching and interesting travel experience
– the broadening of career opportunities that are available
– psychological benefits: enhanced cognitive flexibility, improved verbal abilities
– a greater understanding and appreciation of one’s native language
– greater exposure and insight into other cultures

Fill in the blank with your answers:

1. The main advantage of the laptop computer is that it is __________.
2. The one good thing about the new advertising laws is that they protect the consumer and so I
think they are _________and________.
3. The major advantage of handicraft fair is that it is an __________and ____________ activity
4. The disadvantage of the new subway system is the cards - they are all disposable and made of
plastic and therefore this is quite__________________________
5. The drawback of going to the gym is that it's quite ______________after you've done a long
day's work.
6. The bad thing about the legal system is that sometimes the laws are very____________.
 TYPE 2: WHY - OPINION
• Do you agree or disagree that office workers should all wear very formal clothes?
• Are you in agreement with the opinion that many young people today care too much about
fashion and not enough about social responsibility?
• Why do so many people move from the countryside to cities?

Question: Why do you think some people prefer to buy products from their own countries rather
than imported items?
Statement: I suppose this _____________ from a host/ a number of reasons but the most obvious one is….

Reason: because those people want to support the economy of the country they live in

Supporting sentence: if they buy something that was made in their own country, they know that they are
contributing to the salaries of workers within the same country

Example : For example, if I buy some meat that ____________ (có nguồn gốc từ) from a local farm rather than
a farm in another country, I’m helping one of my fellow citizens to carry on in business

Alternative: Also, I think that trust is an issue; people might feel that they can trust _________________

(sản xuất nội địa) items more than imported ones.

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
1- If you AGREE, you should:
• Statement: I wholeheartedly/ totally on that point
• Reason: This derives from (bắt nguồn) a host of factors

2- If you PARTIALLY AGREE/DISAGREE, you should:

• Statement: I can see your point, but some people would disagree that….
• Reason (disagree): There are compelling /kəmˈpelɪŋ/ reasons why + Clause/ but the
most obvious one is…
3- If you DISAGREE, you should:
• Statement: I can’t possibly agree on that point
 • Reason: This can be attributed / ascribed /əˈskraɪb/ to a host/ a number of reasons…

4- Why
• Statement: I can’t possibly agree on that point
• Reason: This stems from (bắt nguồn) a host/ a number of reasons…

Một số mẫu câu dẫn nêu ý kiến cá nhân

● As far as I’m concerned…
● From my perspective/ Personally, I would say that…
● To be honest/ Honestly, I think/ I believe that…
● I haven’t thought about this, but I would say that…
● I have to admit that I don’t know much about this topic, but I think
For agreement we can use:
I couldn’t agree with you more. For disagreement we can use
That’s so true.
I don’t think so.
That’s for sure.
I’m afraid I disagree.
That’s exactly how I feel.
No doubt about it. I totally disagree.

I suppose so./I guess so. I beg to differ.

You/they have a point there.
I’d say the exact opposite.

Not necessarily.

That’s not always true.

That’s not always the case

 PRACTICE: TYPE 2 WHY OPINION (AREA/ ARRR)
1. Are you in agreement with the opinion that many young people today care too much
about fashion and not enough about social responsibility?
2. Why do so many people move from the countryside to cities?
3. Why should children be taught English at an early age?
4. Do you think cars should be banned from city centres?
5. In your opinion, do you think adults always make better decisions than children?
6. Should parents make decisions for their children?
7. Who do you think is more responsible for pollution, individuals or the government?
Why?
8. Is it useful to have a gap year between high school and university?
9. Why do some people enjoy eating out while others do not?
10. Why do you think some people prefer not to go abroad on holidays?
11. Why do some people prefer to travel in groups and others prefer to travel alone?

HOMEWORK: PRACTICE PART 3 QUESTIONS ABOVE

CHOSE 1 TOPIC BELOW AND PRACTICE PART 2+3 => SUBMIT YOUR ANSWER

IELTS Speaking Test

The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other
familiar topics.

Future

What job would you like to have ten years from now? [Why?]

How useful will English be for your future? [Why/Why not?]

How much traveling do you hope to do in the future?

How do you think your life will change in the future? [Why?]

Part 2

Describe a book that you enjoyed reading because you had to think a lot.

You should say:

● what this book was

● why you decided to read it
● what reading this book made you think about
● and explain why you enjoyed reading this book

Part 3: Discussion topics:

Children and reading

What are the most popular types of children's books in your country?

What are the benefits of parents reading books to their children?

Should parents always let children choose the books they read?

Electronic books

How popular are electronic books in your country?

What are the advantages of parents reading electronic books (compared to printed
books)?

Will electronic books ever completely replace printed books in the future?
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Part 2

Describe a hotel that you know.

You should say:

where this hotel is

what this hotel looks like
what facilities this hotel has
and explain whether you think this is a nice hotel to stay in.

PART 3

Discussion topics:

Staying in hotels

• What things are important when people are choosing a hotel?

• Why do some people not like staying in hotels?

• Do you think staying in a luxury hotel is a waste of money?

Working in a hotel

• Do you think hotel work Is a good career for life?

• How does working in a big hotel compare with working in a small hotel?

• What skills are needed to be a successful hotel manager?