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Do you think children sometimes have to make important decisions?

IELTS Speaking Part 3 · Focused answer practice · Updated 2026-08-13

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 question

Do you think children sometimes have to make important decisions?

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Do you think children sometimes have to make important decisions?

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Yes, children do sometimes make important decisions. For example they might choose which club or sport to join, or whether to stay with a friend. Often parents help them, but small choices can still matter to a child.

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State a likely view, explain the reason and add one condition or example.

State a clear view, explain why it matters, and support it with an example, comparison or consequence.

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