IELTS® Speaking 1 Practice 14

Do you like watching movies?

Yes! I love movies. I enjoy very good and original plots, and I like certain directors. I would not call myself a film buff, but I can certainly appreciate a decent movie.

How often do you go to the cinema?

I am an active filmgoer, so I go to the cinema quite often. Whenever a new movie is released, I always go to the cinema to check it out.

What kind of movies do you like to watch?

Indie movies delight me. I don’t really like big blockbuster films because sometimes they are not that unique for me.

I enjoy watching blockbusters because they are often good films, and there are sometimes celebrities playing cameo roles in them. I find it quite interesting.

I love watching films with A-list celebrities because I adore famous actors and savour their acting.

Well! I believe all types of films could be worthwhile as long as they have good screenplays and their plots are riveting.

Do you like sequels?

No! I dislike sequels because they are usually not as good as the original films.

I would say yes because I’m a fan of the Star Wars franchise. I’ve seen all of the sequels and prequels.

What kind of films do you try to avoid?

I detest horror films because they give me the creeps. It is my belief that films are there to make you feel relaxed. Whenever I watch horror films, I have an adrenaline rush, and the scary scenes make my blood run cold. I don’t like that.

I try to avoid films that are crowd-pleasers because these kinds of films are so predictable. They are popular only because the viewers relate to their themes, but these films are somewhat superficial, if you ask me.

What film genre is your favourite?

It has to be comedy films. They are hilarious and make me feel happy. My favorite comedy film is Mr. Beans. It is a total laugh riot.

I don’t mind rom-coms as well. The beautiful thing about the rom-com genre is that no matter what circumstances play out in those films, you still know that those two people are going to be together before the credits roll. And you get to smile at the end. These films are very heart-warming indeed.

I’ve also been a fan of science fiction films. In sci-fi films, you can see all those spectacular CGI scenes and special effects, or you might see what living in a high-tech future world could be like.

I could watch a good documentary as well. These films are thought-provoking and give you food for thought. For example, the documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” talks about climate change and touches on the present and future effects of global warming. This documentary makes us rethink our roles as human beings in saving our Earth. 

I would say that action films are also my favorite. I relish films that are fast-moving. Action films have exciting turns of events, like car chasing scenes and gun battles. When I watch an action film, it always keeps me on the edge of my seat. I just don’t know what is going to happen next. It is quite intense and highly charged.

Do you like music?

I love music. My friends and I like to sing along to catchy songs on the radio. However, I don’t like songs that get stuck in my head.

I don’t consider myself a music lover. I am actually quite tone-deaf, but I do go to an occasional concert.

I am head over heels for music. I normally listen to catchy songs that I can sing along with. I go to at least one gig a month.

What kind of music do you listen to?

My favorite music to listen to is country music. I know the genre doesn’t have a huge fan base, but I like to set my favorite song as my ringtone, so every time I hear it I can learn the words.

I like to listen to jazz music. My family always puts on different jazz vinyls on our record machine Christmas morning. It isn’t very singable, but I like it anyway.

What is your favorite song?

My favorite song is “Landslide,” by Fleetwood Mac. It is easy to sing along to and I can listen to it over and over again. 

“Hey Jude” is my favorite song. It is a massive hit, sung by the Beatles. I know if people love the Beatles that they have great taste in music. 

Are you good at singing?

I think I am a great singer, but my family jokes that I am tone deaf. I like to go to karaoke nights, but don’t expect any massive hits from me in the future. 

I am a talented singer. I don’t have a record label, but I have performed a few concerts at a local festival.

Who is your favourite singer?

My favorite singer is John Legend. His songs are so romantic and he has a beautiful voice. It’s no wonder he has a huge following! 

Britney Spears is my favorite singer. She hasn’t come out with any new songs lately, but her music is timeless and will always get me in a great mood!

Is there a specific album you like the most? 

I don’t have a specific album that is my favorite because I love listening to new music. I always have my radio on listening for the next one-hit wonder. 

My favorite album is “Hotel California,” but The Eagles. I used to listen to this album when I was growing up, so it is very nostalgic. It is also my dad’s favorite album!

What type of music do you like?

I like classical music. I like classical music because there is such a range, it can be melancholic and relax me, or piercing and wake me up. 

My favorite type of music is rock music. Rock music is rhythmic and I like learning all of the words to my favorite songs.

I love hip-hop music. It has a fast tempo and always gets me energized for my day.

I like K-pop music the best. It is very upbeat and puts me in a good mood. I think anyone who is feeling down should listen to K-pop.

Punk music is my favorite! I know others may disagree, but I find it very catchy and singable. 

I love electronic music. Although it is very lively, I find that it is also very relaxing in the right situations. I think the music can be very uplifting to people in a dance club.

I like listening to jazz music. Jazz music on a late night is so soft and warm. I believe that jazz artists are some of the most harmonic of them all!