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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It has been argued that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. This essay will agree with this statement and give reasons music can help to bond people regardless of where and how they live or how old they are. Music is like a language that everyone understands, although people may attach different meanings to the same piece. Its usefulness lies in shared activity rather than …

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AI-completed learning example

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Music is enjoyed all around the world, and also it can play a role of a bridge which connects individuals from different generations and reduce the influence of generation gap. It is argued that melodies and songs have an ability to bring people together despite their nationality and age. I completely agree with this statement because shared listening and performance can give different groups an opportunity to intera…

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AI-completed learning example

347 words · Illustrative target band

Music is a universal language expressing different kinds of emotions. It is widely believed that it is an effective means of connecting people from diverse cultures and ages. In my opinion, I strongly agree with this statement.–Firstly, music brings happiness among the people regardless of their cultural background and age group. For instance, when there is a shared performance, people have a reason to listen togethe…

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