IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 14 - Media, Music & EntertainmentEasy-Intermediate

What do you think about playing music for children in class?

Bạn nghĩ sao về việc cho trẻ em nghe nhạc trong lớp học?

[POINT]Point

Playing music in class can be useful when it matches the activity and volume is controlled.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Soft background music may help children calm down and create a relaxed classroom atmosphere during drawing or quiet work.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A teacher might play gentle instrumental music while students complete an art task.

[EXTEND]Extend

Music should not be used constantly because some children concentrate better in silence, so teachers need to observe attention levels and choose moments when music genuinely supports learning.

Part 3Topic 14 - Media, Music & EntertainmentEasy-Intermediate

Why do many teachers incorporate music into the classroom?

Tại sao nhiều giáo viên lại đưa âm nhạc vào lớp học?

[POINT]Point

Teachers often use music because rhythm and melody can make lessons more memorable and enjoyable.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Music can support memory, class engagement and a clear learning rhythm, especially with younger children.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A song can help students remember vocabulary, numbers or a sequence of actions more easily than repetition alone.

[EXTEND]Extend

Teachers need to strike the right note, because music is useful when it supports the lesson but distracting when it is too loud, too frequent or unrelated to the task.

Part 3Topic 14 - Media, Music & EntertainmentEasy-Intermediate

Do you think there are any advantages to a shop with music playing?

Bạn nghĩ cửa hàng nào có phát nhạc thì có lợi ích gì không?

[POINT]Point

Music can benefit a shop by creating a more pleasant atmosphere and making customers feel comfortable.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

The right music can support brand image and improve the overall shopping experience.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A quiet café-style shop may use soft music to make people feel relaxed, while a sports store chooses more energetic tracks.

[EXTEND]Extend

The effect depends on volume and style, because music that is too loud or unsuitable can annoy customers and make them leave sooner instead of encouraging them to stay.

Part 3Topic 14 - Media, Music & EntertainmentEasy-Intermediate

Would people's shopping behaviour be affected in a shop with music?

Liệu hành vi mua sắm của mọi người có bị ảnh hưởng trong một cửa hàng có phát nhạc không?

[POINT]Point

Yes, music can affect shopping behaviour, although usually in subtle ways.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Slow music may encourage customers to slow down and browse longer, while energetic music can make a store feel faster and more active.

[EXAMPLE]Example

If shoppers stay longer in a pleasant atmosphere, they may notice more products and make an impulse purchase.

[EXTEND]Extend

Music is only one influence among price, layout and service, so it can shape behaviour but cannot make people buy something they do not genuinely want.

Part 3Topic 14 - Media, Music & EntertainmentEasy-Intermediate

What do you think would be the effect of background music in a film?

Bạn nghĩ nhạc nền trong phim sẽ có tác dụng như thế nào?

[POINT]Point

Background music can strongly influence how viewers interpret a film scene.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

An emotional cue in the background score can create tension, sadness, excitement or relief even before anything important happens on screen.

[EXAMPLE]Example

The same quiet scene may feel romantic with soft music but threatening with low, tense sounds.

[EXTEND]Extend

Good film music supports viewer emotion without becoming too obvious, so it works best when audiences feel the effect naturally rather than consciously noticing every musical choice.

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Speaking Part 3

What do you think about playing music for children in class?

Why do many teachers incorporate music into the classroom?

Do you think there are any advantages to a shop with music playing?

Would people's shopping behaviour be affected in a shop with music?

What do you think would be the effect of background music in a film?