Family/ friends IELTS Speaking Part 3 Cue Card Questions with Answers
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Family/ friends is a follow-up speaking topic that often comes up in the IELTS speaking part 3. Below you will find a list of some exam questions and answers that you could encounter during part 3 of the IELTS Speaking test.
The questions below are based on the real IELTS speaking exam. They serve as a great IELTS Speaking part 3 prediction questions to help you prepare better before your test.
Family/ friends Speaking Part 3 – Discussion 1
- Do you think that family dinners are common?I think that many families certainly attempt to uphold this tradition, but it depends on the lifestyle that families have. Different jobs require parents to follow schedules which may sometimes be unsocial, making it difficult for them to spend quality time with their families.
- Do you think that devices are the reason why some people do not have sit-down dinners?It is certainly a possible factor. In a fast-moving society where a great number of people use computers and technology to do their work, it might condition them to also eat meals that neither ask for lengthy preparation, nor have them take an extensive break from their work.
- What are the benefits of young people sharing a sit-down meal with their older family members?Due to generation gap, older family members may be more accustomed to sit-down dinners, which may help teach young people to hold their horses and better appreciate the present. Getting to know better their older family members may also encourage open-mindedness to different age groups and outlooks on life.
- Do you believe families should encourage sit-down dinners?While it may be a luxury all families may not be able to afford, it should be encouraged, where possible. Sit-down dinners may promote a more close-knit relationship between family members. Moreover, they may help maintain social skills, which importance can be easily forgotten in an electronics-heavy world.
Family/ friends Vocabulary Speaking Part 3 – Discussion 1
- attempt = try
- uphold = keep
- require = need
- unsocial = without convenient times to socialise
- quality time = bonding time with another person/other people
- factor = reason
- condition = (in this case) to train
- lengthy = takes a long time
- extensive = cover a large amount, on a large scale
- generation gap = difference between older and younger generations, in terms of values and attitudes
- accustomed to = used to
- hold their horses = slow down
- open-mindedness = ability to see other people’s point of view
- outlook on life = point of view, interpretation, perspective
- luxury (to) able to afford = something within someone’s ability
- promote = (in this case) encourage
- close-knit = closely linked/connected
- electronics–heavy = where electronics are prominent in people’s lives
Other IELTS Speaking Part 3 Topics
Here are other common topics that you could come across during the IELTS Speaking Part 3 test.
Discussion 2
- Is meeting friends in person necessary? Why/Why not?I believe that human interaction is an innate necessity, however the way it is approached changes through generations. A lot more people are used to having friendship on the other side of a screen, while perhaps older generations feel the need to be in the same physical space as others.
- Is it important to meet with friends on a regular basis?Some people might feel the need to do so. Others might be more introverted, in which case they may benefit more from alone time. Some friendships don’t require regular interaction, while others, especially at the early stages of friendships, may need more time dedicated to them.
- Is it acceptable to change friend groups over time?I think it is. People change through life experiences, and it is normal to want to be surrounded by individuals who are on the same wavelength. Sometimes, some people might bring us down rather than lift us up, and it might be wiser to burn bridges with them.
- Do you think social media platforms will affect friendships in a positive way in the future?I think that it will simply present a new form of building and maintaining friendships. With the Covid 19 pandemic, many people stayed indoors for extended periods of time, and keeping in touch through social media was incredibly helpful to them. Some people may choose to pursue such virtual friendships.
Vocabulary for Discussion 2
- innate = something a person is born with
- physical space = physical location
- introverted = reserved, shy
- early stages = beginning
- wavelength = a person’s ideas and way of thinking
- burn bridges = to end a relationship abruptly and unpleasantly
