IELTS Speaking Part 3 — Tartışma Soruları
Media & Communication
The influence of social media and news on public opinion.Part 3 — Discussion
Links to Part 2: famous personMedia & Communication
Part 3 involves a two-way discussion on abstract topics related to your Part 2 cue card. Aim for extended, analytical answers using opinion language and hedging.
Q1
How has social media changed the way people communicate?
Q2
To what extent should freedom of speech be limited on social media?
Q3
How reliable is the news media today, in your opinion?
Q4
How do celebrity influencers affect the attitudes and beliefs of young people?
Q5
Do you think traditional print media will survive the digital age?
Useful Phrases for This Theme:
The brevity demanded by most platforms discourages nuanced expression.The performative nature of social media changes what people say.Strong, transparent oversight of moderation decisions — independent of industry and state.Parasocial relationships can create a depth of trust that advertising never could.Print will become a niche product rather than disappear entirely — much like vinyl records.