APIESpeaking Practice: Music and Instruments
Music and instruments
Answers and an explanation for each question appear once you add this activity to your own library.
How to use this lesson
For the Teacher:
1. Guide learners through the vocabulary words and sentence patterns for 10 minutes before speaking practice.
2. Check matching answers automatically and give quick spoken feedback on sentence rhythm.
For the Learner:
1. Match the words and word pairs below to learn important music vocabulary.
2. Read the three sentence patterns aloud and practice saying the example answers.
🎵 Unit: Music and Instruments — Module 1: Build-up
In this module, you will learn key words for music, common word pairs, and three simple sentence patterns to help you speak with ease.
Match the Words
Choose the correct music word for each meaning.
Match the Word Pairs
Select the word pair that matches each meaning. Each item has only one answer.
Three Simple Sentence Patterns
Learn how to build real sentences for your speaking practice. Read each pattern and its example aloud.
Asking with "Do you...?"
Everyday Examples
Q: "Do you buy albums in shops?"
A: "Yes, I do. I like collecting CDs."
A: "No, I don't. It is too expensive."
Talking About Ability
Everyday Examples
• "I can read notes on paper."
• "I can sing English songs very well."
• "I cannot play any instrument."
Giving a Reason with "because"
Everyday Examples
• "I like the radio in the morning because the news is interesting."
• "I turn down the volume because my brother is sleeping."
Choose the correct answer to complete this conversation:
"Do you like jazz?" — "___, I do. I love it."
Type the missing linking word to give a reason:
I like this singer ____ her voice is soft.
🎤 Module 2: IELTS Speaking Part 1
In this module, you will speak your own answer to six questions about music. Speak clearly into your microphone, then check the model answer.
Do you like music?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
💬 Model Answer (look after you speak) Show / Hide"Well, yes, I do. I listen to music on the bus. It makes me happy every day."
Useful Phrases & Notes
- • yes, I do — a short yes answer to "Do you...?"
- • listen to music — hear songs or tunes.
- • makes me happy — gives me a good feeling.
- • every day — on all days of the week.
Do you play the guitar or the piano?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
💬 Model Answer (look after you speak) Show / Hide"Well, no, I don't. I can't play any instruments. But I want to learn the piano one day."
Useful Phrases & Notes
- • no, I don't — a short no answer to "Do you...?"
- • can't play — do not know how to play.
- • want to learn — hope to get this new skill.
- • one day — at some time in the future.
Does anyone in your family sing?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
💬 Model Answer (look after you speak) Show / Hide"Well, yes, they do. My sister sings pop songs in the shower. She has a very sweet voice."
Useful Phrases & Notes
- • yes, they do — a short answer to agree about family members.
- • My sister — a female family member.
- • pop songs — modern songs that many people like.
- • very sweet voice — a pleasant and nice singing sound.
Do you listen to songs on your phone?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
💬 Model Answer (look after you speak) Show / Hide"Well, yes, all the time. I save songs on my phone and press play when I walk home."
Useful Phrases & Notes
- • all the time — very often or repeatedly.
- • save songs — keep music files on a device.
- • press play — touch the button to start the music.
- • walk home — travel to your house on foot.
Do you use headphones?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
💬 Model Answer (look after you speak) Show / Hide"Well, yes, I do. I put them on in the library so I don't bother other people. It's very quiet."
Useful Phrases & Notes
- • yes, I do — a short yes answer to "Do you...?"
- • put them on — place headphones over your ears.
- • don't bother — do not make noise or disturb others.
- • It's very quiet — there is little or no noise.
Do you like loud music or quiet music?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
💬 Model Answer (look after you speak) Show / Hide"Well, I prefer quiet music. Loud songs hurt my ears, so I keep the volume down at home."
Useful Phrases & Notes
- • prefer quiet music — like soft music more than loud music.
- • hurt my ears — make my ears feel bad or in pain.
- • keep the volume down — leave the sound level soft.
- • at home — inside my house.
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