IELTS SPEAKING: POSSESSIONS - PART 3 SAMPLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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IELTS SPEAKING: POSSESSIONS- PART 3 SAMPLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

In this article you will learn some key vocabulary and read some sample answers for IELTS speaking part 3 questions related to possessions.

Useful Vocabulary

Status symbol – something (such as an expensive watch) that you own and that shows that you are wealthy.
Materialistic (adj) – a person that gives too much value to things/objects they buy. .
To cost an arm and a leg - to be very expensive.
Fancy (adj) – very expensive and fashionable
To show off (v) - to try to impress others by talking about or displaying your abilities, possessions, etc.
To fly off the shelves - to sell very quickly.

In these answers, I have used an 'Answer, Reason, Example (ARE)' structure. This is a great structure to use to make sure that your answers are coherent and long enough and can also help you give good answers even if you don't have a lot of ideas.

Read the sample answers and then try using this structure to prepare your own answers for these part 3 questions.

1. What kind of possessions do people value in your country?

(ANSWER)

That’s an interesting question. I suppose people tend to see modern devices as valuable.

(REASON)

I guess this is due to the influence of modern media. These days, advertisements for the newest device can be seen everywhere which causes people to feel like they need them.

(EXAMPLE)

This is exemplified by iPhones. Even though they cost an arm and a leg, there's always queues to buy them when a new model comes out. They fly off the shelves!

2. Has it always been the same or did people value different things in the past?

(ANSWER)

I've never thought about that before but if I had to guess, I'd say it hasn't changed much.

(REASON)

I say this because it seems to me that people have always wanted the latest thing.

(EXAMPLE)

I mean, obviously people didn't value iphones twenty or 30 years ago as they weren't available but , for example, I remember my dad buying a tv when I was just a child. He was very excited about it. Similar to iphones now; back then, I'm sure TV's were the latest technological items.

3. Why do you think people need to show their status in society?

(ANSWER)

Honestly, in my experience, it’s usually due to insecurity.

(REASON - MORE INFORMATION)

What I mean is, people lack confidence and as a result, need fancy products to make themselves feel and appear successful.

(EXAMPLE)

For instance, even though Warren Buffet is one of the richest men in the world, he drives a normal car. In contrast, many people who aren't very wealthy buy expensive cars in order to appear rich.