IELTS Speaking Practice: Live Performances | Kudosbank

Part 1: General Questions

The examiner asks you about yourself, your home, work or studies and other familiar topics.

Do you enjoy going to live concerts or plays?
Would you rather listen to live music or recorded music?
What was the last live event or performance you attended?
Have you ever performed on a stage in front of an audience?
Are live sports events popular in your hometown?

Part 2: Long Turn

You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes.

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Describe a live performance you attended.

You should say:

what kind of performance it was
where it took place
who you went with
and explain how you felt about the performance.

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Describe a music concert you enjoyed.

You should say:

who the musical artist or band was
what the atmosphere in the crowd was like
what songs they played
and explain why it was such a great experience.

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Describe an outdoor festival or event you went to.

You should say:

what the event was celebrating
what activities were available
what the weather was like
and explain why outdoor events are enjoyable.

Part 3: Two-way Discussion

You will be asked further questions connected to the topic in Part 2.

Why are people willing to pay such high prices for tickets to see their favorite artists perform live?
How has the ability to stream live events online affected the live entertainment industry?
What role does live theater play in preserving a country's culture and literature?
Do you think governments should provide financial funding to support local arts and live theater?
How might virtual reality (VR) change the way we experience live concerts in the future?