Describe a song that is special to you- IELTS cue card

The IELTS speaking test has 3 sections, The given time allotted for the entire exam is  11-14 minutes. Each section has a different time limit. The speaking cue card test is the conversation about the general topic between the examiner and the candidate.This article is about describe a song that is special to you for the Cue card (IELTS Speaking) as a sample.

Describe a song that is special to you- IELTS speaking part 2 cue card

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  This section of the IELTS speaking test, the candidate will be given a cue. Here the candidate should talk up to 2 minutes without any pause about the general topic which is given by the examiner. We have given the topic of describe a song that is special to you, the IELTS speaking cue card test. 

Describe a song that is special to you

You should say:

• What is it about?
• Who is the singer of this song?
• When you first heard it?
• Explain why this song is special to you.

Describe a song that is special to you- Model answer 1

Introduction:
   Songs are a kind of way to express our emotions. We all hear many songs in different genres of songs but we all have a specific song which is special and close to our heart. That we used to hear many times a day.

What is  it about?
    The song ‘Return to Innocence’ is one of my favorite songs by German musical group ‘Enigma’ This song is an invitation to forget all the inconvenience of adultness and remember what it was like to be a child; regain that “innocence” and wonder of it all, see the world and everybody in it with open eyes, an open mind, and an open heart, and to jump into love without looking!

Who is the singer of this song?

  Return to Innocence” is a song by German musical group Enigma, released on 4 January 1994 by Virgin as the lead single from the group’s second album. The song writer(s) Michael Cretu-Kuo Ying-nan-kuo Hsiu-chu.

when you first heard it?
    As I mentioned earlier this is a song by famous music band ‘Enigma’ and this band is specifically popular for the extraordinary music they compose. Am not sure about the age but I heard this song many years back when I was doing my school.

Explain why this song is special to you.
    I liked most of the songs in this album but this particular song ‘Return to Innocence’ is close to my heart. At first I was not clear about the words they used as lyrics, but after some days when I heard it continuously it looped in my mind.

Conclusion:
    Most of us didn't know the meaning or the accurate word that they used in the English songs, but when we heard it as a loop we started to sing everytime.

Describe a song that is special to you- Model answer 2

Introduction:
    Sisters are another version of best friends, some have best friends who are their classmates, colleagues but some have their siblings as their best friend.

 What is  it about?
  There are so many songs about sisters or songs that may not have been written specifically for sisters but certainly depict the relations sisters have. This playlist of songs about sisters has a little bit of everything – funny songs, sweet songs, songs about being there for each other, and songs about growing up with a sister.

Who is the singer of this song?
    “Call on me” is the debut single by Australian singer songwriter Starley. The song was written by her and Peter Wadams. It was available for digital download on 29 july 2016 through Tinted Records and it was re-released through Tinted Records and Epic records on 113 october 2016.

when you first heard it?
  I heard this song in the restaurant where we went to celebrate my sister’s birthday as a surprise. I think I was doing my college at that time. But it was the first time I heard that song,  I felt so emotional while hearing that song.

Explain why this song is special to you.
  As I mentioned, I heard that song during my sister's birthday, and that was her last birthday which she celebrated with me, because the next month of her birthday she got married to the person whom she loved. Now I become emotional while I listen to that song.

Conclusion: 
 With Some lyrics from some songs,  we can sometimes relate it to our life or we can relate it to our loved one.

Describe a song that is special to you- Model answer 3

Introduction:
   Father and daughter relationship bolsters their girl’s confidence and provides them with a good foundation for self- respect.

What is  it about?
   This song was about the relationship between father and daughter. The author had described so emotionally about the relationship of father and daughter in different stages. It was truly heartwarming.

Who is the singer of this song?
  Pulled from the  soundtrack of the Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried movie of the same name, Michael Bolton’s “Fathers and Daughters” is a sweeping, heartfelt song about the everlasting bond between a dad and his girl. “Like moonlight on the water, and sunlight in the sky/ fathers and daughters never say goodbye, “ Bolton belts.

when you first heard it?
  On a random day when my father and I were watching TV, we heard this song on a random channel. It was the first time I heard that song. This song was a bit different and I liked it instantly when I heard it for the first time. After that i think i heard this song more than 1000 times till now.

Explain why this song is special to you.
  This song is dedicated to me by my father. Every year on my birthday he used to play this song as a background while he wished me. Wherever I hear this song, it gives me lots of memories which I had with my father.

Conclusion: 
   Though there are many songs which are related to these feelings, I love this song very much. 

Describe a song that is special to you- IELTS speaking part 3 follow up questions

   In part 3 of the IELTS speaking test, the candidates will be given some follow up questions to complete within 4-5 minutes. Below we have provided some follow up questions related to the topic of describe a song that is special to you.  This will help you score well on your exams with good marks.

1. Do teenagers and adults enjoy the same kind of songs?
    It depends on their taste, well in this generation both teenagers and adults like songs with good lyrics and soft music.

2. What are the factors that make people like a song?
    People like songs with good lyrics. Apart from it, if that song was performed by their favorite hero or actress, they like that song.

3. On which occasions do people in your country sing together?
   People sing together when they are with their friends, parties, and marriages. Sometimes if it is a devotional song , they sing it in temples, or if it is a song related to the nation they sing it on national days like Independence day, republic day and so on.

4. Which kinds of songs are suitable for children? Why?
   I think folk songs are very suitable, because kids like to dance when they hear songs. As it is today’s children they start dancing even when they hear the bgm of that song.

5. What do old people like to listen to?
    Old people like to listen to old film songs, devotional songs, songs with slow beats and melody songs and they used to listen to songs from their favorite music directors.

6. How would your grandfather feel if you gave him some hip hop music to listen to?
   Sometimes she used to scold me as a joke. She always feels old film songs are the best one.

7. Why do you think old people like old songs?
   I think Such songs bring back nostalgic memories of the past. Also those songs are connected to their lifestyle.

8. Why do you think people of different age groups have different favorite songs?
The only reason is change with age and tastes. At a younger age, we like songs with faster beats. As years go by, as we grow older, we start liking slow songs, meaningful songs.

9. What kinds of music do (small) children in India like to listen to?
Most of the small children like to listen to songs with fast beats on which they can dance, even if they don’t understand the lyrics.

10. Why do some people like to play music (= play a musical instrument} in the open?
They do it  because they want to expose their art with the people outside, and when they are with their friends they play it for fun by singing songs.

Check out other IELTS speaking cue card topics

• Describe a family member
• Describe a crowded place you have visited
• Describe a game you played in your childhood
• Describe a plan in your life
• Describe a toy you liked in your childhood

Conclusion :

We have given the IELTS speaking cue card with the topic of “describe a song that is special to you”.  Together with model answers and follow up questions as a sample article. This article will help you to crack your exams. Make sure to use your own words during conversation.