IELTS Speaking Actual Tests 2022 | 15

I live in a semi-detached house with three bedrooms in a suburb of Manchester. I’ve lived there for just over a year. OR: Well actually, I’m staying in my parents’ two-bedroom flat at the moment. You might wonder why I don’t live alone like other independent souls, in fact, I’ve been trying to save some money on rent so I could go traveling. OR: I share a 2-bedroom flat with my best friend and we have been living there for almost 3 years since it’s very convenient for our school and we can split the rent together.

I live in the quieter part of a big city. Meaning I can take transit downtown very easily but all the hustle and bustle isn’t part of my normal day to day. There are lots of grade schools and bakeries in my neighborhood. And a lot of families live here too. OR: Well, I live in a quiet residential area which is surrounded by lush garden in my city. As for my apartment, it’s small but cozy. I mean it’s just 70 square meters with one bedroom and a living room but I decorate it in a warm and inviting way. What’s more, there is also a lovely balcony where I can enjoy the spectacular views of the river. I have to say, it’s my favorite part of this flat. OR: I live in a house which is located in the suburbs. We have a garden where there are some trees and green grass. There is a night market nearby, so sometimes it is noisy at night.

I’ve been living there for over three years and I love it. Even though I have to share a room with three roommates, luckily, they’re all easy-going and nice, so we get along really well with each other.

My current room is actually more like a bedsit. It is a multi – purpose room, I use it to sleep and study as well. It is painted in pink, that’s my favorite color with a bed, a cupboard and desk. It’s not really spacious but it’s just right for me. OR: My room is on the second floor. It is not large but it is comfortable. There is a bed, a desk, a chair and a wardrobe in it. My room is pink, which is my favorite color, so I like it very much.

I prefer my bedroom most due to its convenience and privacy. Because of my stressful work I want to be in a quiet place and concentrate on my work. In my own room, I’m never disturbed by anyone else. Moreover, in my own space I can do whatever I want without bothering others.

I live with my parents and my siblings. We always get on well with each other and have a lot of fun.

It’s definitely the kitchen. Not only lunch or dinner time but all our family reunions take place in the kitchen where all the family members get together to eat tasty meals, and chat to each other – it’s a really harmonious atmosphere. OR: Normally my family spend most of the time in the living room, where we can drink tea, watch movies and play funny games.

Well, when I have some time to myself, I like hanging out in my room. It’s probably where I feel most at home. After all, I got to decorate it myself. So, everything is to my taste. I usually just sit and read, or scroll through social media on my phone. It’s a nice way to kill time. OR: I usually do some cooking, watch TV or play computer games. Actually, no matter what I do, I always enjoy myself in my flat.

I think that when people are young, they like loud and exciting music like pop and rock. They tend to listen to whatever’s trending. They also like music they can dance to, so it needs a good beat and a catchy hook. As people get older, they might gravitate toward more classic types of rock or even quieter genres like folk or country. But I definitely know people who have varied music tastes that don’t change as they get older.

Right now, pop music is definitely at the top of the charts in China. It’s what most people listen to on a daily basis. That makes sense because it’s literally designed to be catchy and get stuck in people’s heads. I’m not really sure what will be popular in the future, but I think that EDM might have resurgences. It’s similar to pop, but it’s more experimental. It sounds like a good genre for the future.

No, I don’t think so. Even though a lot of parents sign their children up for music classes so they can learn to play musical instruments, they just account for a small proportion or all parents in China. I mean, learning a musical instrument can really cost you an arm and a leg, and not every family can afford the expenses. Plus, a lot of Chinese parents have a mindset that’s good grades at school always come first, so learning music is more like developing a hobby for their children rather than an essential part of education.

Well, some people love how exciting a live performance is. There’s a type of energy that you don’t experience when you’re listening to a recording. It’s also amazing to see the musicians right before your eyes. But some people like CDs because it’s a more intimate listening experience. You don’t have to be around other people. You can just listen and have the volume as high or as low as you want.

No, I don’t think everyone can sing well. Granted, there’s always room to improve. Even if you aren’t naturally talented at singing, you can take vocal lessons to sing better. But I think that for some people, they’re just never going to get to that place. They might just be tone-deaf and you can’t really do anything about that. So, it seems to me that singing isn’t a skill everyone can master.

Yeah, I suppose that children should start learning music as soon as they can. It’s a great skill that will take them far in life, even if they don’t pursue music as a career. It’s been shown that learning music can improve your memory and make you better at math. So, if children learn music at a young age, they’ll be able to develop those skills as they grow up. In addition, exposing children to music can help them understand their feelings better and be more sympathetic, which is helpful to their social skills as well.

I think children like listening to upbeat music. They like something that sounds happy and bright. They don’t like music that’s slow and gloomy. They also don’t typically like music without any lyrics. They just want to dance around and sing along. So, pop music is usually a favourite for kids. The simple chords and catchy melodies are really entertaining to them. It’s cute to watch kids enjoy music like that.