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Tell me, what kind of music do you tolerate, and why? · Band 5

A real IELTS Speaking Part 2 answer scored Band 5 by AI — question: Tell me, what kind of music do you tolerate, and why?. Read the transcript, then get your own speaking graded.

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Prompt: Tell me, what kind of music do you tolerate, and why?

Vex: So, you've decided to grace me with your presence. Tell me, what kind of music do you tolerate, and why?

You: I like the music from my country, Serbian. The hip hop, rap. I really enjoy that and I feel I listen to it all the time and it makes me more happy, more focused, especially while driving and especially while studying as well. Vex: I see. Serbian hip-hop as an aid for concentration... a bold choice. Are there any particular artists you find particularly... tolerable?

You: I really like teta and the more national nineties musicians. Vex: A connoisseur of the nostalgic, then? Fascinating. And what do you appreciate most about this music? The simplistic melodies, perhaps, or the profound lyrics?

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