Task 2 · · 18 samples

Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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Ideas to explore

  • Shared listening gives people a common focus.
  • Family exchanges can connect songs with different generations’ memories.
  • Different tastes and meanings limit any claim of automatic unity.

Suggested structure

  1. State a degree of agreement.
  2. Develop a cultural contact example.
  3. Develop an age-group example.
  4. Recognise limits and conclude with the same judgement.
Useful vocabulary & examples
shared experience
an activity or event people take part in together

A performance can create a shared experience.

cultural interpretation
the meaning people attach through their background

Listeners may have different cultural interpretations.

intergenerational exchange
sharing experiences between age groups

Discussing favourite songs can support intergenerational exchange.

Sample answers

AI-completed learning example

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Music is a ancient art form.Some people thinks that music can connect people all over the world and people of all ages.i strongly agree with this notion and i will discuss my opinion in following essay Firstly ,music is a tool that can connect people of all cultures.In this era people hear music that are from unfamiliar traditions as well as the songs they already know. This can begin conversations across cultures an…

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Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? It is believed that music is a great way to communicate with people from different societies and ages. However there are myriad ways to establish communication, and music is one useful option rather than the only one. I agree with the claim when it is understo…

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AI-completed learning example

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It is often said that individuals from other races, age groups and different cultures can be brought together with the help of music as it always plays a major part in it. Personally, I believe that this is true, music has a long history in our cultures and I shall explain my reasons for this view. Shared listening and music-making can create contact without requiring everyone to have the same background. Music can …

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