Speaking Part 2 in Uzbekistan — 09.03.2021 Describe an event | IELTS EXAM VIDEO

Speaking Part 2 in Uzbekistan — 09.03.2021

Describe an event you attended in which you didn’t like the music played

You should say:

What the event was
Where you were
What the music was like
And explain why you did not enjoy the music

Well, our company holds a year-end party every year as a way to express the gratitude to us all workers, who spend time working harder for the entire year to achieve our yearly target. So, every third week of December, before we take New Year’s Day break, we always have a whale of a time enjoying the once-a-year office party. Actually, our party is usually held in our office since it’s more convenient for all of us and because it’s really spacious. However, last year was really different, our company decided to hold the party in one of the function rooms of the most popular hotel in our city. The place was really elegant and everyone looked fantastic in their best dress and suit. The ambiance was really cozy, although it was too formal for us, knowing that we get used to holding the party only in the office. Also, chill-out music played in the background made us feel relaxed. So you can imagine how lovely it was. However, a few hours later, after we enjoyed our sumptuous dinner, the mood completely changed – the DJ played disco music. Well, I have nothing against that kind of music though, I love disco, but unfortunately during that party, the sound system was terrible when they started playing disco music. The bass was just too loud that I could feel the thumping beat of my heart suddenly. To make myself comfortable, I got out of the function room and went to the comfort room straightaway. I spent a few minutes there just to make myself better. I told no one about how I felt at that time as I didn’t want to be misinterpreted. I just can’t bear loud music, I think I’m a highly-sensitive person as I easily get triggered. Anyway, despite my experience, I was still able to enjoy that party with my co-workers and I learned that self-care is necessary.

Band 8

A whale of a time noun phrase – a great time
Office party noun – a party held for workers
Ambiance noun – the character and the atmosphere of the place
Cozy adj. – comfortable
Chill-out music noun – a form of popular music characterized by slow tempos and relaxed moods
Sumptuous adj. – splendid; expensive
Thumping adj. – pounding or throbbing in a heavy and continuous way
ill at ease phrase – uncomfortable; uneasy
Straightaway – immediately
Get triggered phrasal verb – to have an intense emotional reaction

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