IELTS Speaking Practice: 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. I have a rather ______ taste in music.
- 2. Music is my ______ leisure activity.
- 3. I am more ______ towards soft rock and indie music.
- 4. Music can ______ a myriad of emotions.
- 5. It is a universal language that ______ borders and cultures.
- 6. Music is an incredible ______.
- 7. It helps me ______ after a long day.
- 8. I find these genres ______ and deeply moving.
- 9. Music plays a ______ role in our lives.
- 10. It can also serve as a medium of ______.
Answers
- 1. eclectic
- 2. go-to
- 3. inclined
- 4. evoke
- 5. transcends
- 6. stress-buster
- 7. unwind
- 8. soul-stirring
- 9. pivotal
- 10. self-expression