IELTS Speaking practice: Music


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Have you ever been interested in singing? Do you think music is getting better as time goes on? These are the questions you may be asked on IELTS Speaking test. To prepare well for answering such questions read IELTS speaking sample for Music Topic below. It has part 1-3 questions with model answers and advanced vocabulary to help you succeed in IELTS.
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Part 1

Do you like listening to the music on a regular basis?
Yes, without a doubt. I like different music genres and I listen to various tunes almost every day... I do not like elevator music, though... It makes me bored and annoyed.
Have you ever been interested in singing?
No, not really... I took singing classes when I was younger, but, unfortunately, I am tone deaf, so I can't sing very well...
Can you say that music is a very important part of your life?
No, I can't... Although I enjoy music and listen to classical music every now and then, I'm not obsessed with it...


Part 2

Now, have a look at the card and prepare a monologue.
Describe a band you enjoy listening to. You should say:
  • How did you find them
  • What kind of music do they play
  • When do you listen to them
And say why you like them so much

I really enjoy listening to Maroon 5... I found this music band a few years ago, when I was looking for some pop music on the Internet... And, immediately after listening to the few of their songs, I fell in love with this awesome band... Their music is very catchy and tuneful at the same time. I especially like this band for their driving rhythms... As of today, I have gone to a few of their concerts and have their posters all over my wall. I listen to their songs when I'm upset or stressed out... They always cheer me up... Also, one of their songs, namely "Payphone", is set as a ringtone on my phone.

Part 3

Do you think music is getting better as time goes on?
No, quite the opposite. In my opinion, music was a lot better back in the day... I love music from 60s and 70s... There are myriads of famous rock bands of that time that I really like... And nowadays almost every pop-song sounds boring and dull to me...
Where do you think people enjoy listening to music the most?
I my point of view, it all depends on a person... As for me, I enjoy listening to the music in my room, where nobody can bother me... But a lot of my friends would prefer listening to the music while travelling in public transport... This way their journey becomes more pleasant.
Is it better to go to a live concert or to listen to a CD?
I think that nothing compares to a live concert! It's just magical to be on a concert in a large group of people like you, listening to the songs you know being played right in front of you… It's empowering, and completely unlike listening to recorded music.
Do you like the same music as your parents?
Um... When I was a child I used to listen to the same music as my parents did… Probably, that was because we were often driving in the same car … and my parents always turned on some jazz on the radio. So I thought I was fond of jazz… But eventually I discovered other music genres and understood that I like rock music and techno much more…