Ielts jeremy Chiron Ideas and Examples for ielts speaking

1. Should music be studied as a school subject?
I think so, because music is a form of art, and we have access to it on a daily basis,

---

371
unlike painting or sculpture. So I think it's important to understand music. Music always expresses
feelings, and this is what teachers should teach their students. In addition, students could learn about
the history of music, and also about international music, because every country has its own rhythm
or style. But teachers should make class fun. I remember when I was in middle school, our teacher
asked us to play the flute, and to sing some very old songs all the time. It was quite boring.
2. How important is music for a country?
Music is essential for a country. First of all, every country has its own music, which means that
music can represent national identity. In addition, music is a good way to relax, and if citizens can
take it easy when listening to music, it means they won't do bad things, or they won't complain about
their bosses or the government. In English you say that "Music has charms to soothe a savage breast"
(= music has the power to soften angry people). On top of this, music definitely brings people
together, so it creates feelings of patriotism. For example, when the national anthem is playing,
people will be proud of being Chinese.
3. How can a national song or anthem create feelings of patriotism?
Very often we hear the national anthem before an important sports event, when it is important
to win, or after the competition, when our country has triumphed (=won = come first). So when we
see a Chinese athlete with the gold medal and we hear our national anthem at the same time, it
definitely makes us proud of being Chinese. It makes us more patriotic. In addition, the lyrics of the
national anthem are always very meaningful and stirring (= motivating). In the Chinese national
anthem, the lyrics invite everyone to fight for China, and to rise against the nation's enemies. Music
can definitely be used to bring people together.