Music # Part I

Music is something we all are familiar with and have something to talk about it. Keeping this in mind, you can be asked about music in your IELTS speaking section. Let us have a look at some of the possible questions.

Do you like music?

Yes I am really into music because it helps me relax after a tiring day and also provides me the positive energy required during the low times.

What kind of music do you like?

I love listening to pop and alternative rock. My favourite being Taylor swift, imagine dragons, one direction. Songs of these usually do connect with my life and listening to them makes me feel better. But mostly I am interested into the lyrics of the song. So, if the lyric of a jazz or Bollywood connects with me, I do listen to that song.

What kind of music did you like when you were younger?

When I was young, I was not very much interested in music. So, the only songs that I used to listen were the Bollywood songs that came in the movies.

What kind of music is popular in your country?

Music has always been an important part of Indian life. India being a vast country, you can find different tastes among people. Although there are some who still love classical and folk, I would say there has been a shift towards the international music. So, mostly youngsters listen to either pitbull or Eminem or rihanna, may be taylor swift and others. But then they also listen to songs by Kishore kumar or lata mangeshkar. And Bollywood music still rules the marriages.

Do you play any musical instruments?

At present, I don’t play any but I would love to learn how to play veena.

Which is your favourite instrument?

I really like flute. Whenever I listen to it, it is always very calming and soothing.

Who is your favourite singer?

O well, I have many. Amongst international stars, I love Taylor Swift, One direction, Eminem, Enrique, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry. From my own country, I really like Priyanka Chopra, Vishal and Shekhar, Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Sunidhi Chauhan and others.

What type of song you often listen to?

Mostly I listen to a song that reflects my life at present. For instance I have been listening to drag me down by one direction for a long time now because it reflects my dreams.

Do you think listening music helps?

I believe yes. Music does helps people to calm down and helps them to be more creative. It also balances the human mind and has proved to be quite beneficial for psychological reasons.

Do you like music?

Yes I am really into music because it helps me relax after a tiring day and also provides me the positive energy required during the low times.

What kind of music do you like?

I love listening to pop and alternative rock. My favourite being Taylor swift, imagine dragons, one direction. Songs of these usually do connect with my life and listening to them makes me feel better. But mostly I am interested into the lyrics of the song. So, if the lyric of a jazz or Bollywood connects with me, I do listen to that song.

What kind of music did you like when you were younger?

When I was young, I was not very much interested in music. So, the only songs that I used to listen were the Bollywood songs that came in the movies.

What kind of music is popular in your country?

Music has always been an important part of Indian life. India being a vast country, you can find different tastes among people. Although there are some who still love classical and folk, I would say there has been a shift towards the international music. So, mostly youngsters listen to either pitbull or Eminem or rihanna, may be taylor swift and others. But then they also listen to songs by Kishore kumar or lata mangeshkar. And Bollywood music still rules the marriages.

Do you play any musical instruments?

At present, I don’t play any but I would love to learn how to play veena.

Which is your favourite instrument?

I really like flute. Whenever I listen to it, it is always very calming and soothing.

Who is your favourite singer?

O well, I have many. Amongst international stars, I love Taylor Swift, One direction, Eminem, Enrique, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry. From my own country, I really like Priyanka Chopra, Vishal and Shekhar, Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Sunidhi Chauhan and others.

What type of song you often listen to?

Mostly I listen to a song that reflects my life at present. For instance I have been listening to drag me down by one direction for a long time now because it reflects my dreams.

Do you think listening music helps?

I believe yes. Music does helps people to calm down and helps them to be more creative. It also balances the human mind and has proved to be quite beneficial for psychological reasons.

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Sorry For Absence # Letter For IELTS

You have 20 minutes for this task.

Your friend is coming over to stay with you. However, you will be away on work for three month. Write him/her a letter and say:

– How to get the keys to your flat
– How to operate the equipment in the flat, and
– Suggest a few places of interest to visit

You should write at least 150 words.


SAMPLE ANSWER

Dear Susan,

Hope this finds you well. I was very happy when I received your letter. We haven’t seen each other for a long time and I was very much looking forward to spending time with you. But, I was told recently that I am being transferred to Australia for three months for shooting the life of Australians. I cannot refuse it because it is my dream project. But don’t worry I have made the arrangements for your visit.

When you reach here, contact Anish, a good friend of mine on  4444556214. He has offered his help and will pick you up from the airport and you can then collect the keys from him. There are no major issues in the house and I have already paid the bills, so you don’t need to worry. The LPG comes every 10th of month in morning and the money and card for it are kept under cover of fridge. You can use the geaser but please make sure you switch it off after use or else electricity will shut down.

You will find the keys of car and bike on table when you reach there. Feel free to use them. If you have time you might enjoy the beach outside. There are night parties every Saturday. I hope you are happy with this arrangement, but if you need more help or information please let me know.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

With love,

Anmol.

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Change The Course # Letter For IELTS

You have 20 minutes for this task.
You are not happy with the course you are doing at college and would like to change the course.
Write a letter to the college director requesting to change your course. You should include details about :
what course you are doing now?
why you are not satisfied with that course?
what course would you like to change to?


SAMPLE ANSWER

Dear Sir/Madam,
I am presently enrolled in a computer course at Graphic Era and am writing regarding some difficulties I have had doing this course for the past one year. I would like to know if it is possible to change my course.
When enrolling in this course, I chose it for my majors as well, which begin after one year of general studies. These general studies include English and Math. It was during my general studies that I realized my passion for English. I have found that I find more satisfaction reading the toughest novel rather than solving the most difficult computer problem.
I believe that the last day allowed for students to make any changes was three days after filling the form but, in my situation the circumstance is uncompromising. The fact that, I had no idea that I will fall in love with English after one year, made me make the choice. I have tried reading computers but the urge to teach English more keeps hitting me.

Therefore, reading computers for the next two years does not makes any sense to me.
Thus I am requesting that my current enrollment be transferred from the computer course to the English course. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to you.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Anmol.

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Fashion Vocabulary

Fashion is an integral part of our lives. Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening. And you are more likely to get some or other kind of question related to fashion. So, let us have a look at fashion vocabulary.
 

TO BE ON TREND
to be very fashionable
CASUAL CLOTHS
not formal
FASHION ICON
a person who is famous for his fashion sense
FASHION SHOW
an event at which collections of newly designed clothing are modelled for an audience
DESIGNER LABEL
a well-known company that makes clothing
FASHION HOUSE
a company that sells new styles in clothes
DRESSED TO KILL
wearing cloths that attract admirers
FASHIONABLE
in fashion
TO GET DRESSED UP
to put on nice clothes, often to go out somewhere special
CLASSIC STYLE
a simple, traditional style that is always fashionable
TO DRESS FOR THE OCCASION
to wear cloths suitable for a particular event
HAND ME DOWNS
clothes that are passed down from older brothers or sisters to their younger siblings
VINTAGE CLOTHES
clothes from earlier period.
A SLAVE TO FASHION
someone who always feel the need to wear the latest fashions
TO HAVE AN EYE FOR FASHION
to have a good sense of fashion
ON THE CAT WALK
the stage that modals walk along to show off the latest fashions
OFF PEG
clothing that is hand made
TO MIX AND MATCH
to wear different styles or items of clothing that aren’t part of a set outfit

So,now go on, talk about fashion and get a high score in IELTS.
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