IELTS Speaking Practice: Listening to Music

IELTS Speaking Practice: Listening to Music

Listening to Music

Speaking Part 1

Q1: Do you enjoy listening to music?

Absolutely! Music is my go-to leisure activity. It’s an incredible stress-buster and helps me unwind after a long day. Whether it’s instrumental music or songs with meaningful lyrics, I find it utterly calming and rejuvenating.

• go-to leisure activity → hoạt động giải trí ưa thích

• stress-buster → phương pháp giảm stress

• unwind → thư giãn

Q2: What kinds of music do you prefer?

I have a rather eclectic taste in music, ranging from classical to pop. However, if I had to pick, I would say that I am more inclined towards soft rock and indie music. I find these genres soul-stirring and deeply moving.

• eclectic taste → sở thích đa dạng

• inclined towards → có xu hướng, thiên về

• soul-stirring → kích thích, làm rung động tâm hồn

Q3: Do you think music plays an important role in our life?

Undoubtedly, music plays a pivotal role in our lives. It can evoke a myriad of emotions, enhance our mood and also serve as a medium of self-expression. Not to mention, it is a universal language that transcends borders and cultures.

• pivotal role → vai trò then chốt

• evoke a myriad of emotions → gợi lên vô số cảm xúc

• transcend borders and cultures → vượt qua ranh giới và văn hóa

Exercises

  1. 1. I have a rather ______ taste in music.
  2. 2. Music is my ______ leisure activity.
  3. 3. I am more ______ towards soft rock and indie music.
  4. 4. Music can ______ a myriad of emotions.
  5. 5. It is a universal language that ______ borders and cultures.
  6. 6. Music is an incredible ______.
  7. 7. It helps me ______ after a long day.
  8. 8. I find these genres ______ and deeply moving.
  9. 9. Music plays a ______ role in our lives.
  10. 10. It can also serve as a medium of ______.

Answers

  1. 1. eclectic
  2. 2. go-to
  3. 3. inclined
  4. 4. evoke
  5. 5. transcends
  6. 6. stress-buster
  7. 7. unwind
  8. 8. soul-stirring
  9. 9. pivotal
  10. 10. self-expression

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