IELTS Speaking Part 2: IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card

Tell me about your favourite music band

: You should say

What is it and why do you like it
How do people react to the music of this band
When you first heard their song
and explain the necessity of listening music

: Sample Answer

There are many music bands that I like very much but Pink Floyd is my most favourite music band. This band is a famous music band for their music which falls under the genre progressive rock, psychedelic rock and art rock. Though the band is not active anymore yet they are heard by millions of music lovers. They are basically English rock band that was founded in 1965 and remained active till 1995 and reunited in 2005. I have become a big fan of this band mostly because of their distinguished philosophical lyrics, sonic experiment and mind-blowing music quality

The Pink Floyd is considered to be one of the most musically influential and commercially successful bands of all time. Their albums have been sold well over 250 million records worldwide. Regarding the question how people react to their music; it depends on the listener and their choice of music but people good music choice and quality lyrics choice are bound to love the songs of this band. Each of their albums got the high appraisal from the music critic and their album “The Wall” is widely known all over the world

I have first listened to their music (most probably songs from the album ‘Atom hearted mother’) when I was in my 10th grade in school and after that, I have listened to almost all of their songs countless times

There are many reasons we should listen to music. It is considered to be the food of the soul. Music is refreshing and washes away the tiredness, boredom and monotonousness. Good lyrics help us brainstorm, understand things more deeply and from different perspectives, and help grow positive inspiration and motivation. Music inspires us deeply and eliminates our boredom and narrowness in life. It is one of the best entertainments and inspirational sources for the human being