IELTS 스피킹 Part 3: 질문과 답변 요령

Part 3에서 일어나는 일

Part 3는 2분 스피치 바로 뒤에 이어지며 4~5분 정도 진행됩니다. 질문은 Part 2 주제에서 나오지만 개인 경험에서는 멀어집니다. 큐카드가 나를 도와준 선생님에 관한 것이었다면, Part 3에서는 좋은 선생님의 조건이나 기술이 선생님을 대체할지 같은 질문을 받게 됩니다.

Part 1과 비교해 세 가지가 달라집니다.

• 질문이 추상적입니다. 나 자신이 아니라 사람들 전반, 사회, 과거와 미래에 대해 말합니다.
• 더 긴 답이 기대됩니다. 3~5문장이 적당합니다. 한 줄짜리 답은 시험관이 평가할 거리가 없습니다.
• 시험관이 반문할 수 있습니다. Why do you think that is?나 Is that always true? 같은 질문은 틀렸다는 뜻이 아니라, 생각을 발전시키고 방어할 수 있는지 보는 것입니다.

질문이 어려운 만큼 밴드 6과 7의 차이가 가장 뚜렷하게 드러나는 곳이 여기입니다. 실시간으로, 다양한 문법과 어휘를 쓰면서, 흐름을 놓치지 않고 논리를 세울 수 있느냐가 관건입니다.

4단계 답변 구조

간단한 구조가 있으면 말이 장황해지거나 너무 일찍 끊기는 것을 막을 수 있습니다. 대본이 아니라 방향입니다.

1. 답: 첫 문장에서 내 생각을 말합니다.
2. 이유: 왜 그런지 설명합니다.
3. 예시: 구체적으로 만듭니다 — 내 나라, 흔한 상황, 직접 본 일.
4. 균형 또는 결과: 반대 관점, 조건(it depends on…), 또는 결과를 덧붙입니다.

Do you think people read less than they used to?에 답하면 이렇게 됩니다.

(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.

약 75단어, 말로 하면 30초 정도입니다. 표현의 폭을 보여 주기에 충분히 길고, 대화가 이어지기에 충분히 짧습니다.

여섯 가지 질문 유형과 대처법

Part 3에서 쓰기 좋은 표현

이 표현들은 정해진 답이 아니라 틀이기 때문에, 외운 티가 나지 않으면서 표현의 폭을 넓혀 줍니다.

• 의견 말하기: I'd say…, As far as I can tell…, I'm fairly convinced that…
• 완화하기: To some extent…, It depends on…, That's not always the case.
• 일반화하기: On the whole…, Generally speaking…, In most cases…
• 예 들기: Take… for instance., A good example is…
• 과거와 현재 비교: Compared with my parents' generation…, These days, whereas in the past…
• 추측하기: I imagine…, It's likely that…, I wouldn't be surprised if…
• 자연스럽게 시간 벌기: That's an interesting question — I haven't thought about it much, but…

답 하나에 한두 개면 충분합니다. 시험관은 연결어 목록이 아니라 상황에 맞는 언어를 높이 평가합니다.

감점되는 실수

• 내 이야기만 하기. Why do people enjoy travelling?은 사람들 전반에 대한 질문입니다. 개인 이야기는 예시는 될 수 있어도 답 전체가 될 수는 없습니다.
• 한 문장에서 멈추기. 시험관이 매번 Why?라고 물어야 하고, 유창성 점수가 떨어집니다.
• 입장 정하지 않기. Both have advantages만으로는 회피입니다. 비교하고 결론을 내리세요.
• 외운 덩어리. 준비한 문단은 질문에 딱 맞는 경우가 드물고, 리듬이 바뀌는 것이 쉽게 들립니다.
• 어려운 질문에 침묵하기. I've never really thought about that, but…라고 말하고 소리 내어 생각하는 편이 긴 침묵보다 훨씬 낫습니다.

주제별 Part 3 질문 180개

아래는 TalkSmart 시험 문제 은행의 Part 3 질문을, 뒤따르는 Part 2 큐카드별로 묶은 것입니다. 실제 시험에 나오는 방식 그대로입니다. 각 카드 제목을 누르면 밴드 7~8 모범 답안과 Part 3 모범 답변이 있는 개별 페이지(영어)로 이동합니다.

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 3를 소리 내어 연습하기

Part 3 실력은 시간 압박 속에서 말해야만 늘어납니다. 모범 답안을 읽으면 구조는 보이지만, 논리는 그 자리에서 세워야 합니다. 효과적인 연습 루틴:

1. 위에서 질문 그룹 하나를 골라 네 질문에 4단계 구조로 소리 내어 답합니다.
2. 녹음해서 두 가지를 확인합니다: 모든 답에 이유와 예시가 있었는지, 문장 중간에 몇 번 멈췄는지.
3. 이틀 뒤 같은 질문에 다시 답하며, 매번 표현 목록에서 새 표현 하나를 써 봅니다.

TalkSmart의 IELTS 스피킹 모의시험은 Part 1, 1분 준비가 포함된 큐카드, 그 카드와 연결된 Part 3 질문까지 전체 흐름을 AI 시험관이 한 문제씩 진행합니다. 리포트는 네 가지 채점 기준별 예상 밴드를 보여 줍니다. 브라우저에서 바로 쓸 수 있고, 첫 말하기 세션은 무료입니다.

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