The document discusses various types of paintings, techniques, and styles. It begins with questions about whether the reader likes art and thinks art classes are necessary, how art classes affect children's development, and the types of paintings people enjoy. It then defines vocabulary related to art forms like landscapes and portraits. The document discusses benefits of painting as a hobby and how often the reader visits art galleries. It concludes with questions about what the reader likes to draw and whether drawing is easy to learn.
Original Description:
IELTS Academic practice speaking test on the topic of Art.
The document discusses various types of paintings, techniques, and styles. It begins with questions about whether the reader likes art and thinks art classes are necessary, how art classes affect children's development, and the types of paintings people enjoy. It then defines vocabulary related to art forms like landscapes and portraits. The document discusses benefits of painting as a hobby and how often the reader visits art galleries. It concludes with questions about what the reader likes to draw and whether drawing is easy to learn.
The document discusses various types of paintings, techniques, and styles. It begins with questions about whether the reader likes art and thinks art classes are necessary, how art classes affect children's development, and the types of paintings people enjoy. It then defines vocabulary related to art forms like landscapes and portraits. The document discusses benefits of painting as a hobby and how often the reader visits art galleries. It concludes with questions about what the reader likes to draw and whether drawing is easy to learn.
5. What benefits can you get from painting as a hobby?
6. How often do you visit art galleries?
7. What kinds of things do you like to draw?
8. Is it easy to learn how to draw?
Vocabulary
To have a passion for (v) to be enthusiastic about Sth
To participate in (v) to join in
Cognitive development (noun) the construction of thought
processes, including remembering, problem solving, and decision-making, etc
Think outside the box (idiom) think creatively
Landscape (n) scenery, a large area of land
Portrait: A painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a
person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders
Mediation (n) psychological treatment to stay calm
To be harmonized (n) to be well combined
To go through Sth (v) to check Sth again
Still life (n) a painting or drawing of an arrangement of objects
Part 2
Describe a piece of art you like
You should say
What the work of art is
When you first saw it
What you know about it
Explain why you like it
Part three
What kind of art do you enjoy?
What are there traditional art forms in your country? What makes a good painting? Do you think children should study art at school? How can children benefit from learning art? How has art changed in the last few decades in your country?