Cue Card: Favorite Singer

Topic: Describe your favorite singer that you like

You should say:

• Who he/she is
• Where and when you heard him/her sing for the first time
• What types of song she/he sings and explain why you like his/her music

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 Sample: 

I’ve recently got into Ariana Grande’s music, so I’m going to talk about her. Ariana’s been around for quite some time now, debuting in 2013, achieving some success with that first album.

However, although her songs have always been catchy, her voice sweet and tender, she wasn’t really a top star until recently. Her latest album is what launches her into superstardom, with the lead single “Thank u, next” topping music charts all around the world.

I think the reason the song catches on is that she has put her personal stories into it, being a kiss-off anthem, full of post-breakup nostalgia and hopeful sentiments at the same time.

I want to meet her just to see her in person, and maybe talk a bit about how she writes her songs. I know this is a long shot, but she did flirt with the idea of touring in my country once. Hopefully she’ll come here some time in the future.

Phân tích từ vựng

•  Quite some time: khoảng thời gian rất lâu 

• Catchy /ˈkætʃ.i/: bắt tai  (a tune or phrase instantly appealing and memorable)

• Tender /ˈten.dɚ/: giọng ca dịu dàng, ngọt ngào (gentle, loving, or kind)

• A top star: ngôi sao nổi tiếng hàng đầu

• Superstardom: nghệ sĩ xuất sắc

• A kiss-off anthem: bài ca về tình yêu đổ vỡ

• Flirt with the idea: đùa giỡn, đùa cợt