Ielts 雅思 口语全攻略 Ideas and Examples for ielts speaking Jeremy Chiron

Can having artistic skills help develop people's characters?

Yes, definitely. Take music for example. People use musical instruments to express their feelings. A young man can play hard rock to convey his anger or his stress, and others can play classical music because they enjoy peace and quiet. In addition, artistic skills are usually developed in class or in a group after school, so these classes are a great chance for students to meet people who share the same hobbies. They will realize they belong to a group and this will strengthen their likes and dislikes; they will become more confident about their own characteristics.

5. 
   Which artistic skills do you wish you had?
   

I wish I could play the guitar. I love the sound of this instrument, and I think that people who can play the guitar are so cool. It's by far my favorite instrument because it can be adapted to play any style of music on it: we could play relaxing blues, or faster rock, or colorful flamenco. You know, anything is possible with a guitar. But it takes a lot of skill and practice to play. I think I might start learning after I graduate and find a stable job. It requires time, and I am not very coordinated, so I will probably need a lot of time!

6. 
   Do you think we can learn artistic skills from books or do we really need teachers?
   

Well, I guess that talented people can learn artistic skills through books if they are imaginative. However, I think it's much faster and easier to learn with a teacher, because teachers offer guidance and advice. Teachers act as models too. A student who learns the piano will most definitely learn quicker if he has someone next to him to show him how it is done.