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IELTS Model Answers

Music and Listening Habits

General

Speaking Part 1

MusicDaily lifeSpeaking

Question 1

What kinds of music do you like to listen to?

Question 2

When do you usually listen to music?

Question 3

How do you listen to music most often?

Question 4

Has your taste in music changed since you were younger?

Question 5

Would you like to learn to play a musical instrument?

Model answers

Answer 1

I usually listen to pop and some soft rock. I also like a bit of classical when I study because it is calm. I am not really into heavy metal, but most other styles are fine for me.

Answer 2

I listen most days, often in the evening after work or when I am walking to the shops. Sometimes I play music while I cook dinner as well.

Answer 3

I use a music app on my phone with normal headphones. I do not buy CDs anymore. Occasionally I play music through a small speaker at home.

Answer 4

Yes, it has changed a lot. As a teenager I only cared about what was popular with my friends. Now I choose slower songs sometimes and I care more about the lyrics.

Answer 5

I think it would be nice to learn the guitar, but I am quite busy with work. If I had more free time I would probably take a short course for beginners.

Glossary

On the whole

Used to summarise a general tendency before you add a small exception or contrast.

a mixed bag

A varied collection: some items are strong, others weaker, or styles are combined.

in the background

Quietly present while you focus on another activity, not the main focus of attention.

for one thing

Introduces a first reason or example in a list of points supporting your view.

By and large

In general; mostly true with only minor exceptions.

over the years

Across a long period of time, often implying gradual change or accumulated experience.

at any rate

Anyway; used to refocus the argument or add a concluding point after a digression.

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