IELTS Writing Task 2: 'music' essay

There are many different types of music in the world today. Why do we need
music? I s the traditional music of a country more important than the
international music that is heard everywhere nowadays?
It is true that a rich variety of musical styles can be found around the world. Music
is a vital part of all human cultures for a range of reasons, and I would argue that
traditional music is more important than modern, international music.
Music is something that accompanies all of us throughout our lives. As children,
we are taught songs by our parents and teachers as a means of learning language,
or simply as a form of enjoyment. Children delight in singing with others, and it
would appear that the act of singing in a group creates a connection between
participants, regardless of their age. Later in life, peoples musical preferences
develop, and we come to see our favourite songs as part of our life stories. Music
both expresses and arouses emotions in a way that words alone cannot. In short, it
is difficult to imagine life without it.
In my opinion, traditional music should be valued over the international music that
has become so popular. International pop music is often catchy and fun, but it is
essentially a commercial product that is marketed and sold by business people.
Traditional music, by contrast, expresses the culture, customs and history of a
country. Traditional styles, such as ...(example)..., connect us to the past and form
part of our cultural identity. It would be a real pity if pop music became so
predominant that these national styles disappeared.
In conclusion, music is a necessary part of human existence, and I believe that
traditional music should be given more importance than international music.
(261 words, band 9)
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Wednesday, October 03, 2012
IELTS Writing Task 2: correct the mistakes
Several people tried writing about the music topic in last week's lesson. Try to
correct the mistakes that they made in the sentences below. I'll share my full essay
next week.
1.We have different types of music all over the world, we need music for
various reasons.
2.The first I think we need music almost for enjoyment.
3.People listening to a variety of music is due to a number of reasons.
4.It is clear cut evidence why we need for music.
5.Traditional music of a country has more weight that the famous
international music.
6.At a glance, we need music for enjoyment.
7.The people is more happier listening all kind the rhythms and sounds than
without it.
8.It helps to make relaxed from any sort of strain.
9.If the international music would replace it then the whole historical
experience of a country will die.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
IELTS Writing Task 2: 'music' topic
Arnie shared this question about music:
There are many different types of music in the world today. Why do we need
music? I s the traditional music of a country more important than the
international music that is heard everywhere nowadays?
Here's a quick plan to show you how I would approach this question:
1.Introduction: Paraphrase the idea that many types of music are found
around the world, then briefly answer both parts of the question.
2.Paragraph answering the first question: Explain why we need music e.g. for
enjoyment, to express ideas and emotions. Give an example from your
experience, and/or explain what life would be like without music.
3.Paragraph answering the second question: It might be easier to argue that
traditional music is more important e.g. because it expresses cultural
identity, customs, history. Give an example from your country, and/or
explain how you would feel if traditional music disappeared.
4.Conclusion: Repeat / summarise your views.
I'll continue with this question next week.
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delight in something phrasal verb [ transitive not in passive ]
to enjoy something very much, especially something that other people think is
not nice :
He delights in complicating everything.
She delighted in interesting conversation.

forms part of RT OF SOMETHING
[linking verb] to be the thing, or one of the things, that is part of something else,
often having a particular use:
Love and trust should form the basis of a marriage.
The project forms part of a larger project investigating the history of the
cinema.
The river formed a natural boundary between the two countries.

value [transitive]
1 to think that someone or something is important:
Shelly valued her privacy.
value somebody/something for something
Mr. Yeo valued Jan for her hard work.


It would appear that - you now believe something because of facts or information you have
been given or seen which you believed different prior to that point.