IELTS Speaking Topic Relationship – Part 1
Question 1: Do you have a close-knit family?
Question 2: How important is spending time with family and friends to you?
Build strong bonds – keep in touch with each other/ one another
Question 3: How has technology affected relationships in your opinion?
Real-life interactions
Question 4: Are there any traditional customs in your culture that are related to relationships?
Weddings, funerals, memorial day/ death anniversary (đám giỗ) -> family gatherings
Help strengthen relationships
Question 5: How do you think people can improve their relationships with others?
Contact – ask them for a meal/ drink – hang out -> on special occassions -> appreciation
Question 6: Do you think long-distance relationships can be successful?
Hard -> diffcult -> arduous. -> lack (not have) real interactions ->
communicate regularly -> can
Question 7: How has your relationship with your family changed as you’ve grown older?
My relationship with my family hasn’t changed much -> always close
Although everyone is busy
IELTS Speaking Topic Relationship – Part 3
Question 1: How has the concept of family and relationships changed over the years?
In the past, Extended families -> however, nowadays nuclear families are common
Both parents work – flexible roles - Breadwinner – housewife
Question 2: What impact does technology have on interpersonal relationships?
Mixed impact
– Negative: overuse of technology -> lack face-to-face interactions
- Positive: easier to keep in touch by video calls, social media -> communicate over long distances
Question 3: In what ways can social media influence romantic relationships?
Meet and date
Argue
Question 4: How do cultural differences impact relationships between people from different countries?
Misunderstanding – inhumane
Argument
Question 5: What role does empathy play in maintaining strong relationships?
Crucial/ vital -> with empathy, understand others’ feelings and perspectives -> others can feel respected,
understood and supported
Prevent misunderstanding and conflicts (mâu thuẫn) -> strengthen relationships
