IELTSスピーキング Part 3：質問と答え方

Part 3 で何が起きるか

Part 3 は2分間のスピーチのすぐ後に始まり、4〜5分ほど続きます。質問は Part 2 のテーマから派生しますが、あなた個人の経験からは離れていきます。たとえばキューカードが「助けてくれた先生」だったなら、Part 3 では「良い先生の条件とは」「テクノロジーは先生に取って代わるか」といったことを聞かれます。

Part 1 と比べて変わる点は3つです。

• 質問が抽象的になる。自分のことではなく、人々一般、社会、過去と未来について話します。
• 長めの答えが求められる。3〜5文が目安です。一行の答えでは、試験官が評価する材料がありません。
• 試験官が掘り下げてくる。Why do you think that is? や Is that always true? は間違いのサインではなく、考えを展開し、主張を守れるかを見ています。

質問が難しくなるぶん、バンド6と7の差がいちばんはっきり出るのがここです。リアルタイムで、多様な文法と語彙を使いながら、筋を見失わずに議論を組み立てられるかが問われます。

4ステップの回答の型

シンプルな型があれば、話がまとまらなくなることも、早く止まりすぎることも防げます。台本ではなく、進む方向です。

1. 答え：最初の一文で自分の考えを言う。
2. 理由：なぜそう考えるかを説明する。
3. 例：具体的にする——自分の国、よくある状況、実際に見たこと。
4. バランスか結果：反対側の見方、条件（it depends on…）、または結果を加える。

Do you think people read less than they used to? に答えるとこうなります。

(Answer) I'd say people read just as much, but they read differently. (Reason) Most of what we read now is short — messages, posts, headlines — so the habit of concentrating on one long text is what's really declining. (Example) In my country you see people reading on their phones on every bus, but very few with an actual book. (Balance) That said, audiobooks have brought a lot of people back to longer stories, so it's not all bad news.

約75語、話すと30秒ほど。表現の幅を見せるには十分な長さで、会話が止まらない程度の短さです。

6つの質問タイプと答え方

Part 3 で使える表現

これらは決まった答えではなく「枠」なので、暗記っぽく聞こえずに表現の幅を出せます。

• 意見を言う：I'd say…、As far as I can tell…、I'm fairly convinced that…
• 和らげる：To some extent…、It depends on…、That's not always the case.
• 一般化する：On the whole…、Generally speaking…、In most cases…
• 例を挙げる：Take… for instance.、A good example is…
• 過去と現在を比べる：Compared with my parents' generation…、These days, whereas in the past…
• 推測する：I imagine…、It's likely that…、I wouldn't be surprised if…
• 自然に時間をかせぐ：That's an interesting question — I haven't thought about it much, but…

一つの答えに使うのは1〜2個で十分です。試験官が評価するのは場面に合った言葉で、つなぎ言葉の羅列ではありません。

減点につながるミス

• 自分の話をする。Why do people enjoy travelling? は人々一般についての質問です。個人的な話は例にはなっても、答えの全部ではありません。
• 一文で止まる。試験官が毎回 Why? と聞くことになり、流暢さの評価が下がります。
• 立場を決めない。Both have advantages だけでは逃げです。比べて結論を出しましょう。
• 暗記したかたまり。準備した文章は質問にぴったり合うことがまずなく、リズムの変化ですぐわかります。
• 難しい質問で黙り込む。I've never really thought about that, but… と言って声に出して考えるほうが、長い沈黙よりずっと良い結果になります。

テーマ別 Part 3 の質問180問

以下は TalkSmart の試験問題バンクにある Part 3 の質問を、続く元の Part 2 キューカードごとにまとめたものです。本番と同じ並び方です。各カードのタイトルから、バンド7〜8の模範解答と Part 3 の模範回答が載った個別ページ（英語）に移動できます。

Describe a person who has influenced you

• What qualities make someone a good role model?
• Do you think celebrities influence young people too much?
• How has the idea of a role model changed over generations?
• Should schools teach students about historical role models?

Describe a skill you learned as an adult

• Is it harder to learn new things as you get older?
• Should employers pay for staff training?
• Which skills will be most valuable in the future?
• Do you think online learning is as effective as classroom learning?

Describe a journey you remember well

• Why do people enjoy travelling to other countries?
• How has tourism changed your country?
• Is air travel too cheap given its environmental cost?
• Will virtual reality ever replace real travel?

Describe a website or app you find useful

• How has the internet changed the way people find information?
• Should there be more regulation of social media?
• Do you think people trust online information too easily?
• What are the risks of relying on apps for everyday tasks?

Describe an important decision you made

• Do people make better decisions alone or in groups?
• Should young people make their own career decisions?
• How do you think emotions affect decision-making?
• Is having too many choices a problem?

Describe a place where you like to relax

• Why do people find it difficult to relax these days?
• Are cities designed well for relaxation?
• How important are public parks?
• Do you think working hours should be shorter?

Describe a book or film that made an impression on you

• Do people read less than they used to?
• Can films teach us as much as books?
• Should governments fund the arts?
• How does storytelling shape a culture?

Describe a time someone helped you

• Are people in your country willing to help strangers?
• Should schools require students to do volunteer work?
• Is it the government or individuals who should help those in need?
• Has city life made people less helpful?

Describe a goal you achieved

• Why do some people give up on their goals?
• Is success mostly about hard work or luck?
• How do you think society defines success?
• Should children be taught to set goals?

Describe a piece of news you found interesting

• How do people usually get news in your country?
• Is traditional journalism still important?
• Should news be free for everyone?
• How can people tell real news from fake news?

Describe an old object your family has kept

• Why do people keep old things?
• Should governments protect historical buildings?
• Is it important for young people to learn about the past?
• Do museums still matter in the digital age?

Describe a time when you were very busy

• Why do people feel busier than in the past?
• How can people manage their time better?
• Should companies allow flexible working hours?
• Is being busy a sign of success?

Describe a meal you enjoyed

• How have eating habits changed in your country?
• Is fast food a serious problem?
• Should schools teach cooking?
• Do family meals still bring people together?

Describe an interesting conversation you had

• Are people losing the ability to have deep conversations?
• How has messaging changed communication?
• Should schools teach communication skills?
• Is it harder to disagree politely these days?

Describe a city you would like to visit

• What makes a city a good place to live?
• Should governments limit tourism in popular cities?
• How will cities change in the next fifty years?
• Is urbanisation good for a country?

Describe a time you worked with a team

• What makes a team work well together?
• Are some tasks better done alone?
• Should schools grade group work?
• How has remote work changed teamwork?

Describe something expensive you bought

• Do people spend money more carelessly than in the past?
• Should children be taught how to manage money?
• Is advertising too persuasive?
• Does owning more things make people happier?

Describe a natural place you have visited

• How can countries protect natural areas?
• Is economic growth compatible with protecting nature?
• Should there be limits on visitors to natural sites?
• Do children today spend enough time outdoors?

Describe a change that improved your life

• Why do people find change difficult?
• Are large life changes better made when young?
• How do societies adapt to rapid change?
• Should governments help people whose jobs disappear?

Describe a job you would like to do

• Which jobs are most respected in your country?
• Should salary be the main reason for choosing a job?
• How will automation change employment?
• Is job security still realistic?

Describe an older person you admire

• What can young people learn from older generations?
• Are older people respected enough in your country?
• Should people be encouraged to work past retirement age?
• How has the role of grandparents changed?

Describe a friend you have known for a long time

• Is it easier to make friends as a child or as an adult?
• Can online friendships be as strong as real-life ones?
• Why do some friendships end?
• Do people have fewer close friends than in the past?

Describe a teacher who helped you

• What makes a good teacher?
• Should teachers be paid more?
• Will technology ever replace teachers?
• Is it better for students to have strict or relaxed teachers?

Describe a person who is very good at their job

• Is talent or hard work more important in a career?
• Should people be paid according to how well they do their job?
• Why do some people stay in the same job for their whole life?
• How can employers keep their best workers?

Describe a person you know who speaks a foreign language well

• At what age should children start learning a foreign language?
• Is it necessary to live abroad to speak a language well?
• Will translation apps make language learning unnecessary?
• Why is English so widely spoken?

Describe a building you find interesting

• Should new buildings match the style of old ones?
• Who should decide what a city looks like?
• Are modern buildings less attractive than old ones?
• How important is it to preserve historic architecture?

Describe a place in your town or city that has changed

• What are the main causes of change in cities?
• Should local people have a say in development projects?
• Is it better to live in the city centre or the suburbs?
• How can cities grow without losing their character?

Describe a café or restaurant you often go to

• Why do people eat out more than in the past?
• Are cafés important places for a community?
• Should restaurants be required to show calorie information?
• How has food delivery changed eating habits?

Describe a crowded place you have been to

• Why do some people enjoy crowded places?
• How can cities reduce overcrowding?
• Is public transport the answer to traffic problems?
• Will people live in more crowded cities in the future?

Describe a gift you gave to someone

• Is it better to give money or a gift?
• Why do people spend so much on gifts at festivals?
• Do expensive gifts mean more than cheap ones?
• How has online shopping changed gift giving?

Describe a photograph you like

• Why do people take so many photos nowadays?
• Are printed photos still important?
• Should people be allowed to take photos of strangers?
• Do photos help us remember or make us forget?

Describe something you would like to own in the future

• Why do people want things they do not need?
• Is it better to rent or to own things?
• How does advertising create desire?
• Are young people more materialistic than older people?

Describe a time you were late for something important

• Is punctuality equally important in all cultures?
• Should employees be punished for being late?
• Why do some people always arrive late?
• Has technology made people more or less punctual?

Describe a celebration you enjoyed

• Why are traditional celebrations important?
• Have festivals become too commercial?
• Do young people care about traditions as much as older people?
• Should public holidays be based on religious or national events?

Describe a time you changed your mind about something

• Is changing your mind a sign of weakness or strength?
• Why do people find it hard to accept new ideas?
• Can social media change people's opinions?
• Should politicians be criticised for changing their views?

Describe a piece of good advice you received

• Who do young people usually ask for advice?
• Is advice from professionals better than advice from friends?
• Why do people sometimes ignore good advice?
• Should people trust advice they find online?

Describe a time you taught someone something

• What skills should parents teach their children?
• Is it easier to learn from a friend or a professional?
• Should older people learn new technology from younger people?
• What makes something easy or hard to teach?

Describe a sport you enjoy watching or playing

• Why are some sports more popular than others?
• Are professional athletes paid too much?
• Should schools make sport compulsory?
• Do big sporting events benefit the host country?

Describe an outdoor activity you did for the first time

• Why do many people prefer indoor activities today?
• Should dangerous outdoor sports be banned?
• How can parents encourage children to go outside?
• Does the weather affect how active people are?

Describe a hobby you would like to take up

• Why is it important to have hobbies?
• Do people have less free time than in the past?
• Should hobbies be turned into a way of earning money?
• Are expensive hobbies only for the rich?

Describe a healthy habit you have

• Why do people find it hard to change unhealthy habits?
• Should governments tax unhealthy food?
• Is health mainly a personal or a public responsibility?
• How has technology affected people's health?

Describe an advertisement you remember

• Should advertising aimed at children be banned?
• Do people trust adverts less than before?
• How has online advertising changed shopping?
• Is advertising a form of art?

Describe a song or piece of music that is special to you

• Why do different generations like different music?
• Should music be a compulsory school subject?
• Can music bring people from different cultures together?
• Has streaming changed the value of music?

Describe a subject you enjoyed at school

• Which school subjects are most useful in adult life?
• Should students choose their own subjects from an early age?
• Are practical subjects as important as academic ones?
• How should schools prepare students for work?

Describe your first day at a new school or job

• Why are first days often stressful?
• How can companies help new employees settle in?
• Is it good for people to change jobs often?
• What makes a workplace friendly?

Part 3 を声に出して練習する

Part 3 の力は、時間のプレッシャーの中で話すことでしか伸びません。模範解答を読めば型はわかりますが、議論はその場で組み立てる必要があります。効果的な練習の流れ：

1. 上の質問グループを一つ選び、4つの質問に4ステップの型で声に出して答える。
2. 録音して2点を確認する：どの答えにも理由と例があったか、文の途中で何回止まったか。
3. 2日後に同じ質問にもう一度答え、毎回表現リストから新しいものを一つ試す。

TalkSmart の IELTSスピーキング模擬試験では、Part 1、1分間の準備つきキューカード、そのカードに関連した Part 3 の質問まで、一連の流れを AI 試験官が一問ずつ進めます。レポートでは4つの評価基準ごとに推定バンドが出ます。ブラウザで使え、最初の会話セッションは無料です。

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