雅思口语话题：介绍一种流行音乐Describe a type of music that is popular in your country.You should say：what type of music it iswhere people listen to （or，can hear）it on what occasions people hear this music what types of people usually like this type of music and explain why it is popular.Actually I am not a big fan of music. I hope that I can properly define the correct type of music that is popular in China. Generally speaking，rock music is going over big in my country。
Although it originate in western countries，with the development of globalization，the rock music was introduced to China. It has been really welcomed among the young ually during parties，such as campus party，friend reunion，young people tend to indulge themselves with the rock music. Two main reasons are contributed to the popularity of the rock music in my country.The first point is that the rock music has amazing beats，awesome melody，deep lyrics ['lirik] and meaning. It concerns about love，family，friendship，and it can be moving optimistic as well as cheerful.It can hit a true emotional level. Rock music is more than just compositions ，it is a way of living，it is a lifelong inspiration. It helps young people release stresses from work or study.It connects people in an emotional way. It reflects the way people approach life.The second point is the rock music is catering to the character of the young people. You know，young people are quite energetic and ebullient，while the rock music is usually associated with fast tempo，strong beat and some aggressive expression. Under the rock music，the young people can better express themselves and obtain resonance 。
2010年雅思口语素材：A Childhood SongDescribe a song that you remember from your childhood.You should say:* when and where you learned it* how you learned this song* what the song is aboutand explain how you felt when you used to sing this song.2010年雅思口语素材的处理上，考生需要注意以下几个点：1. 歌曲的名字不需要太过执着。
如果你真的听过，可以描述一个真实的外文儿歌，比如《音乐之声》里的《DO-RE-MI》，必然能和考官产生共鸣。
如果你没有听过，随便编一个名字就可以了，因为名字并不是考官考察的点。
这里我建议大家随意编个名字，毕竟描述考官知道的那些脍炙人口的儿歌，局限性太大，不利于我们自由发挥想象力。
2. 歌曲的内容可以是任何关于题材的，冒险、风景、游戏、家庭。
大家可以自由发挥。
3. 要给考官重点描述一下这首歌当时或现在给你带来什么感觉。
这里有很多可说的，比如：使我高兴cheered me up，使我振作lift me up，重现童年美好时光brings back the good times，甚至至今都使我激动不已still thrills me today.2010年雅思口语素材库when and where you learned it?1. The song that brings back memories for me is 《……》 from smash mouth.2. When i was about 4 up to 8 maybe, when i was over my grandmothers house, every morning we would take my grandmother to dialysis, and on our way back home, the song 《……》would come on every time.3. 《……》comes to mind. It used to be played often, during a special, favorite time of my life.4. 《……》by Eric Clapton my mom used play it while she tucked me in bed.5. 《……》！Heard it playing in Disney Land in our hotel lobbywhen I was like 5 or6. Every time I hear it now it just reminds me of happy times.6. Too many to count! 《……》《……》《……》... But the best one I would say: 《……》7. My parents were always arguing. I remember sitting up in my room a few times listening to this song and crying....素材库what the song is about ?1. "Do-Re-Mi" is a show tune from the musical The Sound of Music. Within the story, it is used by Maria to teach the notes of the major musical scaleto the children who learn to sing for the first time.2. The song is about the meeting of spirits. It's a very intimate lyric, very, veryintimate.3. It is a more hopeful song. The song is about leaving the big city for the countryside, going home again after a long time away.4. The song is talking about a boy getting out to another country and hoping something better is waiting for him there.5. It's one of xxx's earlier songs and it's not a harder song at all. It may or may not fit your personal taste, but give it a listen and see.6. The sounds in this song are made by animals. I enjoyed this song in Kindergarten.I would really get into the sounds that animals made.雅思口语话题：音乐对人和国家的影响Music and Y oung PeopleQ: What kinds of music are popular with young people in your culture?构思:What: pop Hip-hop R&BWho: Westlife 50 cents, Justin usher / David TaoWhen: since 2000Why: technology, mp3, mp4, Hunan TV, Channel V, MV,People come back from abroad bring home a new musical taste.How often: I listen to Hip-hop everyday. It’s water and food to me.Answer:I’m not a music student but an amateur music lover. (业余的)And I haven’t done any research and survey about the music industry in China. (研究调查) But from my personal experience, young people in China appreciate pop, hip-hop and R&B the most.It think this is largely because many people who have been abroad are bringing back a new musical taste.So boy groups, such as Westlife, and singers, for example, Justin Timberlake, Usher or the Taiwan R&B king, David Tao, become really popular.And the development of music technology makes listening to music very convenient.Right now, it only costs you a few hundred yuan to buy a large Mp3, well it’s not iPod, but works just fine.I listen to music, like, all the time.And right now I’m most interested in Hip-hop.It’s young, energetic and so fashionable. (150 words)Q: What do you think influences the young people’s tastes in music?构思:Parents: piano classicalFriends: influence is great, party together, same generation , same tasteMedia: TV, Radio, music industryAnswer:童年爸妈影响I think the first influence on a person’s taste of music comes from parents.When you were young, you have no idea what to listen to, you have no taste in music, and your mom and dad provide you the first music education by showing you the music that they like.And Chinese parents often force their kids to study a musical instrument, such as piano, violin. Such education can easily make a person fall in love with classical music.成长中朋友影响And the second and perhaps the strongest influence is from your friends.When you’re growing up, your confidence and understanding of the world also improve, and the people who spend the most time with you, your friends and classmates, certainly will influence your tastes in everything, including music.Y ou probably go CD shopping together, and then listen to the same music in the same room.成人后媒体影响At last, when you finally become an adult, an exciting thing happens—you develop your personal identity, independence and style. Y ou’re more sure about who you’re since now you’re a grown-up. But, my friend, you are still influenced by the media, such as TV, radio, and the internet. And such things provide you the third kind of music influence. (203 words) Q: How has technology affected the kinds of music popular with young?构思:internetmusic video/ music channelmp3iPodAnswer:When I was very young, I didn’t have many cds to listen to because getting new songs and new cds was very difficult.But right now, with the fast development of the internet, information is so readily available.Y oung people can know the newest CDs in just a few minutes they spend on the internet. And they can even purchase new music by visiting iTunes website. And I think Apple Computer contributed a lot to the music industry. Because of iPod, music is shared internationally. And in one small gadget/ box, you can carry more than 500 albums of music. Listening to music has never been so easy.And the promotion of music videos on music channels, such as MTV and Channel V, is also making new artists, new cds popular among young people.So the internet, iPod and TV media are the three biggest technological assistance for the development of music. (152 words)7个和music有关的话题Do you think music play what role in our life?Just as other kinds of art, music has become an indispensable part of human culture. It brings us with nutritious spiritual foods, enriches our leisure life .In addition, music can dogood to us very much. It can elicit the imagination of us. And, it teaches us how to distinguish beauty from nature. Listening to the music, I am sure you will soon be refreshed from a day's hard work and relax.1. Can you tell me the western music's impact on the world music?Oh, it is a difficult question, the western music is definitely great, and it plays an important role on the world music. Many musical talents and eminent musicians have been trained in western country, such as Beethoven, Mozart and so on.2. Do you think it's necessary to open a music course in high school?Yes, of course. There is usually 1 or 2 hours each week used for teaching music. I think there should be more , such as at least 3 or more.3. What effects will take place you think to let children (students) study an instrument ?Music can do good to children( students ) very much . It can elicit the imagination of children( students ). Also, it teach them how to distinguish beauty from nature.4. It's often more easy for children to learn music than adults. Can you tell me why? Oh, that's because it's important to have soft fingers and palm to learn a music mechanism , such as guitar. Children have more flexible fingers and they are more likely to find the correct feeling.5. Do you like music or not? why?I like music. I like singing, especially in front of many people. I often sing for my friends. When they praise me, I feel happy. Also, listening to the music, I am sure you will soon be refreshed from a day's hard work and relax.6. Describe the music you like most and tell me why?I like classic music. It usually has a slow rhythm and a pleasant melody. Listening to the music, I can soon be refreshed from a day's hard work and relax.7. What are the differences in music between China and western countries?Oh, it is a big question, in general, the symphony of western countries is long while most of Chinese music is small piece.雅思口语话题：音乐对社会的影响Music and societyQ: T ell me about any traditional music in your culture.构思:二胡, 古筝folk music 民族乐grassroots artists草根的艺术家reflect Chinese tradition and culture, lifestyle反应中国古典文化和生活方式very Chinese, exotic experience 异国情调的感受Answer:I’m a young person, and naturally I enjoy music from the west, such as hip-hop and rock ‘n’roll. And I guess the traditional music in Chinese culture that I can think of right now, is played often with Erhu and Guzheng. These are Chinese traditional musical instruments with strings(弦乐器). And such music is folk music, which is created by grassroots artists long time ago. When you listen to it, you will have an exotic feeling, “Wow! This is so very Chinese.”Such music reflects Chinese tradition, history and culture. And also the lifestyle of people in China is shown.(105 words)Q: How important is it for a culture to have musical tradition?构思:体现历史悠久区别其它民族艺术风格做自己鼓励民族信心贡献给世界音乐的多样性Answer:Tradition is history, the cultural past. It’s important for a country to have a musical tradition because it can show how glorious a history the country has. And I think the music of any country has a special tone, and such a tone distinguishes one country from others. So you can be yourself and not other people. This encourages a country’s national pride. And what’s more, since every country has a special kind of music, we put them all together, the world will have more variety and diversity in music. It’s a great benefit for music lovers, right? (98 words)Q: Why do you think countries have national anthems or song?构思:国际舞台上象征,代表国家鼓舞国民的爱国精神Olympics GamesAnswer:I think the primary reason for a country to have a national anthem is the same as when a person needs a name. It shows you’re different from others. And similar to your name, national anthem is also a representation of the country. It’s a musical symbol of the nation.This year, the Olympics will be held in Beijing. And national songs are practical because they will be played when an athlete wins a gold medal. It’s a moment of honor and glory.I think in difficult times, such as disasters or wars, national anthems can encourage the citizens of a country. They promote patriotism among people.。