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IELTS You Didnโt Like The Music Played: Below are the sample answers for both Parts 2 and 3 about An Event You Attended In Which You Didnโt Like The Music Played. In Part 2, the speaker talks about the technical aspect of the sound system which made him dislike it, while in Part 3, he answers music-related questions and shares his thoughts or opinions about music. Get some ideas from this post and achieve a band 7.0 or even a band 9.0 on your IELTS Speaking exam.ย
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PART 2
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AN EVENT YOU ATTENDED
IN WHICH YOU DIDNโT
LIKE THE MUSIC
PLAYED
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Describe an event you attended in which you didnโt like the music played
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You should say:
What the event was
Where you were
What the music was like
And explain why you did not enjoy the music
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Well, our company holds a year-end party every year as a way to express our CEOโs gratitude
to us all workers, who spend time working harder for the entire year to achieve our yearly
target. So, every third week of December, before we take our Christmas and New Yearโs Day
break, we always have a whale of a time enjoying the once-a-year office party.ย
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A whale of a time [noun phrase] โ a great time
Office party [noun] โ a party held for workers
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i.) The speaker developed his introduction by giving a backstory so the examiner would get an idea of whatโs his story about. He immediately mentioned the event which he attended that helped him progress his story smoothly.ย
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Actually, our party is usually held in our office since itโs more convenient for all of us and
because itโs really spacious. However, last year was really different, our company decided to
hold the party in one of the function rooms of the most popular hotel in our city. The place was
really elegant and everyone looked fantastic in their best dress and suit most especially
because it was a cocktail party. The ambiance was really cozy, although it was too formal for
us, knowing that we get used to holding the party only in the office. Also, chill-out music
played in the background made us feel relaxed. So you can imagine how lovely it was.
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Cocktail party [noun] โ a formal party with alcoholic drinks usually in the early eveningย
Ambiance [noun] โ the character and the atmosphere of the place
Cozy [adj.] โ comfortableย
Chill-out music [noun] โ a form of popular music characterized by slow tempos and relaxed moods
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ii.) The speaker provided details of the party which he attended and described the situation clearly. Then he started talking about music, which is like his preparation to start talking about the main idea of his story. He made sure to organize his ideas which is really good as it helped the examiner understand better.ย
However, a few hours later, after we enjoyed our sumptuous dinner, the mood completely
changed โ the DJ played disco music. Well, I have nothing against that kind of music though, I
love disco, but unfortunately during that party, the sound system was terrible when they
started playing disco music. The bass was just too loud that I could feel the thumping beat of
my heart suddenly. I felt ill at ease and a little panicky because my memory flashed back to the
time when I had an asthma attack many years ago.ย
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LEXICAL RESOURCE
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Sumptuous [adj.] โ splendid; expensiveย
Bass [noun] โ the lowest part of the musical scale
Thumping [adj.] โย pounding or throbbing in a heavy and continuous way
Ill at ease [phrase] โ uncomfortable; uneasy
Flash back to [phrasal verb] โ to suddenly remember something that happened in the pastย
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iii.) In this part, the speaker started detailing the main idea of his story. He described what the music was like by talking about the technicalities of the music. After that, he clearly explained the main reason why that music made him feel uncomfortable. Notice the topic vocabulary and the collocations he used, those surely helped him boost his mark in the criterion, Lexical Resource.
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To make myself comfortable, I got out of the function room and went to the comfort room
straightaway. I spent a few minutes there just to make myself better. I told no one about how
I felt at that time as I didnโt want to be misinterpreted. I just canโt bear loud music, I think Iโm
a highly-sensitive person as I easily get triggered. Anyway, despite my experience, I was still
able to enjoy that party with my co-workers and I learned that self-care is necessary.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
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Straightaway [adv as used in the answer] โ immediately
Get triggered [phrasal verb] โ to have an intense emotional reactionย
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iv.) Here, he added supplemental details of his story before giving his realization as a way to end his story. Doing this helped him speak at length which is very important in the IELTS Speaking exam.ย
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Why do many young people spend a lot of money on music concerts?
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Well, I donโt exactly know the reason behind it, however, I guess itโs one good way for them to reward themselves, letโs say for working harder or for studying diligently. As you know, music is the food of the soul, it promotes feelings or emotions, so by attending music concerts, people will be re-energized and inspired that surely helps them feel better again. Aside from that, they will meet new people which is a very good chance to forge new relationships. Considering all these things, young people never mind splurging on music concert tickets as it brings positive impact on their respective lives.ย
LEXICAL RESOURCE
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Diligently [adv.] โ in a way that shows care in oneโs work
Forge [verb] โ create; build
Splurge [verb] โ spend extravagantly
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i.) The speaker started answering by acknowledging the fact that he didnโt know the exact reason why a lot of young people splurge on music concerts. Then, he transitioned to talking about his assumption. Take note, itโs alright if you donโt know the answer, you can always give your assumption, just for you to speak. And thatโs the only way for you to save yourself from having โdead airโ which is one of the main factors of not getting a good mark in the IELTS Speaking exam.ย
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Do you think older people like the same music as young people?
Generally not and based on my observation, mostly the old generation cannot keep up with the music that the younger generation is enjoying. Itโs natural that old people love listening to the music thatโs popular during their younger days and thereโs a psychology behind it. I read one article online about the reason why older people thought that the current music was unbearable for them and what I learned
is that most people stop exploring new music entirely when they turn 33 years old and if a song was released during their younger days, that song is likely to remain popular among their age group throughout their life. So basically, that explains why the old generation sticks to listening to the music in their generation and doesnโt usually give the new music a chance.ย
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Keep up [phrasal verb]ย โ to do whatever is necessary to stay level or equal with someone
Unbearable [adj.] โ unsupportableย
Stick to [phrasal verb] โ adhere to; keep
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i.) The speaker gave a very straightforward answer and talked about his observation. Not only that, he shared his knowledge which he learned from one article that he read. His argument became valid and believable when he started talking about that one article. Donโt be afraid to make a reference to your answer from a book, magazine, or some online articles because it can make you sound knowledgeable and confident. Being confident in using the English language is very important to achieve your target band score.ย
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Do you think music concerts are suitable for old people to attend?
Well, it depends on the type of music concert because more often than not, old people like to enjoy listening to music that can make them feel relaxed and that is pleasing to their ears. So music festivals like Coachella or Lollapalooza would not be suitable for old people because these kinds of music festivals are just loud or noisy and I donโt think they can bear the crowd or the situation itself.
However, if we talk about a music concert thatโs held in a music theater, then that surely suits the elderly as itโs way more comfortable for them than the ones I have mentioned earlier. In other words, music concerts that are slow and easy are mostly what the old people enjoy while those that are boisterous are mostly for the young.
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Pleasing [adj.] โ satisfying or appealingย
Bear [verb as used in the answer] โ to accept; tolerate
Boisterous [adj.] โ noisy; energetic
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i.) The speaker provided a well-thought-out answer by stating what most old people enjoy listening to. Then he compared it to what the young people like. He provided examples like music festivals to support his opinion. The use of the comparison technique helped him discuss his answer thoroughly which is easy to understand.ย
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Why do shopping malls often have background music?ย
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Basically, music is a form of entertainment that makes us all feel relaxed and happy. The absence of background music in a mall wonโt attract shoppers as it appears dull or uninviting. Besides, the music that is played in the background excites shoppers that surely puts them in a good mood, which I think is very important for mall owners because that encourages shoppers to shop more. So itโs no wonder why all shopping malls play music.
Also, I can never imagine a mall without any background music playing, if all you can hear are the peopleโs conversation, the announcement, the sound of a cash register, and the cry of a child, then for sure, itโll be one of the most boring places to visit.ย
LEXICAL RESOURCE
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Dull [adj.] โ boringย
Put somebody in a good mood [expression] โ makes the person feel better
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i.) The speaker answered the question by talking about music as a kind of art that entertained people. Also, he talked about the importance of playing music from a business perspective. His opinion is logical and that helped him sound believable. Brief answer but substantial and easy to understand.ย
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