IELTS Speaking Cue Card

I love music and I listen to songs daily while working out and before I go to sleep. In a way, it acts as a mode of relaxation and an escape from reality for me. I have a lot of favourite songs that impressed me the first time I listened to them, but I would like to speak about the latest song that made me feel awestruck when I listened to it on a random playlist. 

I like browsing playlists to discover songs on Spotify and I came across a song called ‘Break my heart again’ which I absolutely adore. It is an Indie pop song made by an underrated yet profoundly talented artist Finneas. He has a unique and diverse taste in music. I absolutely love listening to Indie songs that remind me of some fond yet heart-breaking memories. I have been addicted to that song ever since I listened to it as the lyrics are quite relatable to me. It is quite popular among young people as I have seen many people post comments about it on social media.

The song has a melodic rhythm which makes it indelible. It tells the story of a person who has eternal love for someone that they are willing to get their heartbroken twice. In life, it often happens that we fail to see in a falling relationship and hold on to someone. This song speaks all about it and I couldn’t help but think about some memories I have of a comparable situation. 

This song is so fascinating to me because it makes me reminisce about the times when love made me do extreme things. It is interesting that many of us realise certain things through songs. It doesn’t always go as planned but it is an experience, nonetheless.

 

Vocabulary:

1. Awestruck - amazed
2. Profoundly - greatly
3. Indelible - memorable
4. Fascinating - extremely interesting

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Part 3 Follow Up - Questions & Answers

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1. Do teenagers and adults enjoy the same kind of songs?

The younger generation is mostly into fast-paced and rock themed-music; while it does vary from person to person, some people also love melodious music. On the other hand, older people like to listen to songs with good lyrics with soft music that helps them sit back and relax. Some elderly also like listening to religious songs.

2. What are the factors, which make people like a song?

It majorly depends on the individual but some of the contributing factors for a song to be likable are good lyrics, tempo, a nice voice of the singer, good composition. The most important part of a song, in my view, is the lyrics. There are many great songs that were loved solely because of how amazing the lyrics were.

3. On which occasions do people in your country sing together?

In India, people sing together in family gatherings a lot. We have a game where everyone has to sing with the last word or letter of the song that another person sang just before them. It is quite entertaining. Also, people sing during festivals, functions, birthdays, and national holidays.

4. Which kinds of songs are suitable for children? Why?

In my opinion, rhymes are the most suitable for little kids. As they get older, regional and national songs that explain the greatness of their home place. Furthermore, there are many kids songs with moral stories in them which are very helpful for a child while growing up to understand certain aspects of life.