Bài mẫu IELTS Speaking Part 3 topic Friendship and Age kèm từ vựng

• Loại câu hỏi: Description

• Cấu trúc gợi ý: Main places → Reason → Example → Conclusion

Children usually make new friends at school, in their neighbourhood, or during after-school activities. These places give them many chances to meet people of the same age and spend time together. For example, a child may become friends with a classmate after working on a school project or playing together during break time. So, children usually make friends in places where they see the same people regularly.

• Loại câu hỏi: Opinion / Discussion 

• Cấu trúc gợi ý: Opinion → Reason → Example → Conclusion

Yes, I think many children find it quite easy to make friends. They are usually open, curious, and willing to talk to new people. For example, two children may start playing together and become friends very quickly, even if they have just met. Of course, shy children may need more time. So overall, making friends is often easier for children than for adults.

• Loại câu hỏi: Opinion

• Cấu trúc gợi ý: Opinion → Reason → Example → Conclusion

Yes, I think they can. Age is not always the most important thing in a friendship because people can still have similar interests, values, or personalities. For example, a younger person and an older colleague may become close because they enjoy the same hobbies and understand each other well. So, a large age difference does not necessarily stop people from becoming good friends.

• Loại câu hỏi: Opinion / Explanation 

• Cấu trúc gợi ý: Opinion → Reason → Example → Conclusion

Yes, I think friendships can become harder to maintain as people get older. Adults often have more responsibilities, such as work, family, and personal commitments, so they have less free time to meet friends. For example, two close friends may live in different cities and only see each other a few times a year. So, older people often need to make more effort to keep friendships strong.

• Loại câu hỏi: Explanation

• Cấu trúc gợi ý: Main reasons → Example → Additional reason → Conclusion

Friends may argue more as they grow older because their opinions, lifestyles, and priorities can become different. For example, one person may focus on work while another may care more about family or social life, which can cause misunderstandings. They may also become more independent and more confident about expressing their own views. So, differences in priorities and opinions can sometimes create more conflict between friends.

• Loại câu hỏi: Description

• Cấu trúc gợi ý: Main places → Reason → Example → Additional point → Conclusion

Well, children usually make new friends at school, in their neighbourhood, or through extracurricular activities. These places give them regular opportunities to meet people of a similar age and spend time together. For example, a child may become friends with a classmate after working on a group project, playing sports, or sitting next to them in class. On top of that, children often make friends quite naturally because they tend to bond over simple shared interests, such as games, cartoons, or hobbies. So overall, they usually form friendships in places where they interact with the same people on a regular basis.

• Loại câu hỏi: Opinion 

• Cấu trúc gợi ý: Opinion → Reason → Example → Counterpoint → Conclusion

Yes, in many cases, I think children find it relatively easy to make friends. They are usually more open-minded, curious, and less worried about making a good impression than adults. For example, two children may start talking while playing a game and become friends within a very short time. That said, not every child finds it easy, because shy or socially anxious children may need more time to feel comfortable around others. Even so, I think children generally form friendships more naturally because they spend so much time learning, playing, and doing activities together.

• Loại câu hỏi: Opinion / Discussion

• Cấu trúc gợi ý: Opinion → Reason → Example → Counterpoint → Conclusion

Yes, definitely. I think people with a large age gap can still become close friends if they share similar interests, values, or attitudes towards life. For example, a younger employee may become good friends with an older colleague because they enjoy the same hobbies and can learn from each other’s experiences. On the other hand, a big age difference can sometimes create differences in lifestyle or priorities. Even so, if both people respect and understand each other, age does not have to be a barrier to friendship.

• Loại câu hỏi: Opinion / Explanation 

• Cấu trúc gợi ý: Opinion → Reason → Example → Additional point → Conclusion

Yes, I think friendships often become more difficult to maintain as people get older. Adults usually have more responsibilities, such as demanding jobs, family commitments, and other personal obligations, so they may not have as much free time as they used to. For example, two close friends may move to different cities, start families, or have completely different schedules, which makes it harder to meet regularly. On top of that, people’s priorities may change over time. So, maintaining a close friendship in adulthood usually requires more effort, communication, and understanding from both sides.

• Loại câu hỏi: Explanation

• Cấu trúc gợi ý: Main reasons → Example → Additional reason → Balanced conclusion

I think one reason is that people develop stronger opinions and clearer personal values as they grow older. This means friends may disagree more about important issues such as careers, relationships, money, or lifestyle choices. For example, one person may prioritise work, while another may believe family life should come first, and this difference can sometimes lead to arguments. In addition, adults often face more stress and responsibilities, which can make them less patient or more sensitive during disagreements. That said, arguments do not always damage a friendship. If both people communicate honestly and are willing to compromise, disagreements can sometimes help them understand each other better.

Ví dụ: bond over shared interests – trở nên thân thiết nhờ có sở thích chung

Người đọc tự đặt các câu hỏi cho bản thân, ví dụ: 

• Bạn thường kết bạn mới ở đâu?

• Bạn có thấy mình dễ kết bạn không?

• Bạn có người bạn nào lớn tuổi hoặc nhỏ tuổi hơn mình nhiều không?

• Bạn có từng khó duy trì một tình bạn vì bận rộn hoặc ở xa không?

• Bạn và bạn bè thường bất đồng về những vấn đề gì?

→ I usually make new friends at school or through shared activities. I think people can bond over shared interests quite naturally, even if they have a large age gap. As I have grown older, I have realised that friendships can be harder to maintain because people have different schedules and priorities. However, I think good friendships can still stay strong if both people communicate honestly and are willing to compromise.

Ví dụ: 

• Tôi thường chỉ nói “make friends” mà chưa biết nhiều cách diễn đạt tự nhiên hơn.

Ví dụ: Dùng từ điển của ZIM hoặc chép các cách diễn đạt từ bài mẫu ở các phần trên để có được cụm từ mà bạn cần.

→ Thay vì chỉ nói become friends because they like the same things → dùng bond over shared interests / share similar interests and values

Dùng đúng cấu trúc trong ngoặc

1. Hãy nói rằng khi mọi người lớn tuổi hơn, các ưu tiên của họ có thể thay đổi và tình bạn có thể khó duy trì hơn.(as + S + V / as people get or grow older)

2. Hãy nói rằng những ưu tiên khác nhau có thể dẫn đến tranh cãi giữa bạn bè.(lead to + noun / V-ing)

3. Hãy nói rằng càng lớn tuổi, mọi người càng khó duy trì những tình bạn thân thiết.(the + comparative…, the + comparative…)

Sử dụng từ vựng và ý tưởng ở trên để trả lời các câu hỏi sau:

1. Why are childhood friendships important?
   (Gợi ý: make new friends, bond over shared interests, spend time together)

2. Can people from different generations understand each other well?
   (Gợi ý: a large age gap, share similar interests and values, learn from each other’s experiences)

3. What helps people maintain long-term friendships?
   (Gợi ý: communication, make an effort, be willing to compromise, understand each other better)