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IELTS Speaking Part 3 Model Answer

IELTS Speaking Part 3 – How To Answer Compare & Contrast Questions

Following is a compare and contrast question from IELTS speaking part 3. This is one of the most difficult question types to answer from the IELTS speaking test. Follow along with how I plan and see my model answer.

What are the differences between famous people today and those in the past? 

Compare & Contrast Question

Organize Your Answer (It’s vital to structure your answer otherwise it is confusing for you and the listner)

Talk about one thing then the other (Separate your 2 things into sections. Then talk about one and then the other).

This will give an IELTS speaking model answer about famous people and explain how to answer a compare and contrast question.

See how I have done this in my answer:

Back in the day, celebrities were famous for their business exploits, like Henry Ford, or for their talent. For instance, Elvis was a well-known singer and Audrey Hepburn, was a famous actress.

These days the same is true to some extent but many people are simply famous for being famous. Take the Kardasians for instance, their incredible popularity isn’t based on any particular talent but rather than having a rich father and an ultra-glamorous lifestyle. 

Linking phrase/Discours marker 

Back in the day (phrase) – Introduce something in the past

Take the….for instance (phrase) – Way to introduce something

Vocabulary

Business exploits (collocation) – Business achievements 

Talent (n) – Something someone is good at

Incredible (adj) – Amazing (very good)

Popularity (n) – Being liked and admired by many people

Ultra-glamorous (adj) – Very appealing and luxury 

Next time you get one of these questions in the IELTS speaking test, organise your answer and talk about 1 thing and then the other. That way it will be easy for you to keep track of where you are in the answer and easy for the examiner to understand.

For my IELTS speaking part 3 answer, follow this link.

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