このシリーズでは、IELTS Speaking Part 1 の定番質問に対する自然なモデル解答を紹介しています。
第22回のテーマは「Music（音楽）」です。
💬 質問とモデル解答
| Question | Model Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. What types of music do you like to listen to? | I mainly listen to J-pop and sometimes English pop songs. They have catchy melodies and help me relax, especially after classes or part-time work. |
| 2. At what times of day do you like to listen to music? | I usually listen to music in the evening. It helps me unwind after studying and creates a nice atmosphere while I cook or clean. |
| 3. Did you learn to play a musical instrument when you were a child? | Yes, I learned to play the piano in elementary school, but I wasn’t very good at it. Still, it gave me some musical sense. |
| 4. Do you think all children should learn to play a musical instrument? | Not all, but I think it’s beneficial. Playing an instrument develops creativity and discipline, though children should choose what really interests them. |
📘 Useful Vocabulary / Phrases
- catchy melodies： キャッチーなメロディー
- unwind： リラックスする、緊張をほぐす
- atmosphere： 雰囲気
- musical sense： 音楽的な感覚
- beneficial： 有益な
- creativity and discipline： 創造性と規律
- interests them： 子ども自身が興味を持つもの
🧩 Grammar / Structure for Higher Band
- especially after …： 特定の状況を自然に強調できる構文。
- Not all, but …： バランスの良い意見表現でスピーキングに最適。
- creates a nice atmosphere： 抽象名詞を使って描写に深みを出せる表現。
次回は「Travel（旅行）」をテーマに、IELTS本番でそのまま使える自然なモデル回答を紹介します。
