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IELTS Speaking Topics
Examiner: Do you think people have tendency to Western music and if so why? Candidate: Well I'm not expert but I can say, I do think still people have more tendency toward western music especially the younger generation, in spite of the fact that Iranian Pop and music styles have developed and improved a lot, still I suppose because of so much variety in western music, people tend to listen to western music. Examiner: Alright and do you think children should be encouraged to play music from the early childhood? Candidate: Like any other activities, I suppose playing music is better to be encouraged from early childhood-from early age because children are capable of absorbing things very quickly and easily and they can develop it further with their practice , with their talent more quicker than adults and probably the later ages. Examiner: What is the best way to learn to play an instrument? Candidate: Probably the best way to play music is registering in a prominent and leading institute and with the help of a skilled, experienced ,I can say, professional music instructor probably that would be the best way because I've heard around it from some people they go back to their talent , they are self-tutored, I believe, they don't develop further , and I have also seen the people who are talented and started learning musical instrument with the help of a capable music instructor and I can say they have improve much further. Examiner: Ok, Tareneh. What do you think about the role of music in people's lives? Candidate: Well it is multifaceted; music plays a great role in people's lives basically. It depends on the situation and the occasion; in sad situation, it can calm them down in time listening to light music is very soothing and relaxing. On the other hand, on happy occasions, it lifts their spirits, it really helps them to rev- up and it is very relaxing, but I suppose it can have destructive effect on the younger generation and children, it may encourage them to drug abuse or some violence. Examiner: Alright, Taraneh, thank you very much. Your speaking test is now over. Candidate: Thank you, have a nice day.