IELTS Academic · Speaking

Speaking test: Describe a song or piece of music that means something to you

17 questions · 14 minutes · Speaking prompt

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Part 1: Part 1

Questions 1–12

The examiner asks you about yourself and familiar topics.

  1. 1 Do you live in a house or a flat?
  2. 2 What is your favourite room in your home?
  3. 3 How often do you spend time at home?
  4. 4 Is there anything you would like to change about your home?
  5. 5 What kind of food do you like?
  6. 6 Do you often cook at home?
  7. 7 How often do you eat out?
  8. 8 Is there anything you would like to change about the food you eat?
  9. 9 How do you usually travel to work or school?
  10. 10 Do you often use public transport?
  11. 11 What is your favourite way to travel?
  12. 12 Is there anything you would like to change about transport in your area?

Part 2: Part 2

Question 13

You have one minute to prepare, then talk for one to two minutes.

Describe a song or piece of music that means something to you.

You should say:

  • what it is
  • when you first heard it
  • what it sounds like

and explain why it means something to you.

  1. 13 Describe a song or piece of music that means something to you.

Part 3: Part 3

Questions 14–17

The examiner asks more general questions linked to Part 2.

  1. 14 Why do people like different kinds of music?
  2. 15 Should music be taught at school?
  3. 16 Has the internet been good or bad for musicians?
  4. 17 Is traditional music still popular in your country?

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