Here are my negative answers to the questions in last week's speaking lesson. Remember: I'm imagining that I don't like (or know about) the topic.
1) Do you like music?
No, I don't really like music, and I don't listen to it. It's not something that I've ever been interested in.
2) What kind of music did you listen to when you were young?
I can't remember listening to much music as a child either. I suppose I must have heard some traditional music at festivals or parties, but I didn't take much notice of it.
3) When was the last time you went to a concert?
I've never been to a music concert. Maybe I should try going to one; perhaps it would be interesting to see an orchestra playing classical music.
4) Would you like to participate in a live music show?
No, definitely not. I don't play a musical instrument and I don't sing, so I can't imagine that I'd ever find myself performing to an audience.
Note:
My aim here is to show you that you can answer questions about any topic - you don't need to like it or know anything about it. (I do like music by the way!)
hey simon
today i just finished my speaking test, i don't think i have done a good job in 1 minute talk and i guess i did good in topic 3 and topic 1. how bad it will be affected my ielts speaking score, will i be able to get good score i mean at least 6.5?
in topic 2: my topic is
describe what would do if you get day off in your work or college?
i explained it ok but i did repeat some of my sentence, i guess its not good?
could you please tell me how it will effect my score?
Posted by: sam | September 11, 2015 at 09:41
Your answers are really inspiring, thanks alot!
Posted by: Donna | September 11, 2015 at 10:44
thank you Simon . good answers
Posted by: Amnh | September 11, 2015 at 15:55
Dear Simon,
Here is your nice and thoughtful sentences:
1-I've every been interested in.
2-remember listening
3-must have heard
4-take much notice of it.
5-try going
6- to see an orchestra playing
7-find myself performing
Thank youuuuuuuuuuu
Posted by: Mahmoud | September 11, 2015 at 16:20
Hi simon
i have attended for my speaking test today
all i want to ask is what will happen if we leave in between the speaking test and i don't remember that my examiner did say "ok thats the end of the exam", when i heard that 'ok' i stood up and and said thanks and left the room
can you tell me is it possible to left the room before finishing the exam?
Posted by: sasidhar | September 11, 2015 at 17:04
Dear Mr. Simon.
I have been being very excited whenever seeing your answers of all skills. Thank you for your best advices and the lessons. I just confuse about your model answers of speaking skill that Whether all the structures and the vocabularies or phrase of your speaking model answers are suitable with writting?"
Please reply to me. Thank you so much. Have a nice day!
Posted by: Cocomi | September 11, 2015 at 18:31
any body east of the world had today exam 12 sep 2015 and give us idea about it.. thank u
Posted by: maged ibrahem | September 12, 2015 at 07:22
Thanks for simon's scarifice in order to show us the usage of negative answers.and by the way, we know that you do like music!!!lol!!!
Posted by: lexi.lu | September 12, 2015 at 08:34
FROM SIMON:
I've just corrected a mistake that I made in this lesson - I wrote "every" instead of "ever" in my first answer.
Posted by: Simon | September 12, 2015 at 17:39
I am looking for a speaking buddy.
My skype name is adrlmz.Add me and lets practice :)
Posted by: sly | September 15, 2015 at 14:05
If I make an error during the speaking part, can I correct myself or I will have my points taken anyway?
Posted by: Kindred | September 17, 2015 at 08:12
Hi Simon .plz u will tell the answer about any sky moment . When where why . What is sky moment. Last time this cue card question come atmy friend . So I want to ask what is best answer. Thanks
Posted by: Minakshi | November 02, 2015 at 22:46
Fantastic.....I do like music, by the way...
Posted by: Nasrullah Malik | December 22, 2015 at 04:36