Band 6: describe a time you were sleepy but had to stay awake (User-Submitted IELTS Speaking Answer)

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I have a number of favorite singers who always forced me to evaluate their musical works because of their unique and sometimes extraordinary musical appeal. I have a particular singer who has puzzled me with his musical talent for many years. He is arguably one of the best singers of all time who changed the trajectory of music forever. Almost all of his songs reflect that particular aspect of his character. Even though this great singer was a social reformer, he didn't forget to express love, friendship, and a sense of humor in his songs in a rather unique manner. Anyway, all kinds of people, including young and old, professionals or working-class people, male or female, are big fans of his songs. I like him mostly because of his distinguishable and remarkable vocals. He is the leader of rap music of his time. The lyrics and music are extraordinary, and whenever I listen to his songs, they give me sensational feelings. Many of his songs have become part of my life and memory. He is such a singer who can elevate my mood with most of his songs. Because of the rich lyrics and pleasant voice, he has become my most favorite singer.

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I have a number of favorite singers who always forced me to evaluate their musical works because of their unique and sometimes extraordinary musical appeal. I have a particular singer who always puzzled me with his musical talent for many years. He is arguably one of the best singers of all time who changed the trajectory of his big music forever. Almost all of his songs reflected that particular aspect of his characteristics even though this great singer was a social reformer, he didn’t forget to express love, friendship and the sense of humor in his songs in a rather unique manner. Anyway, all kinds of people including young or old professionals or working class people, male or female big fan of his songs. I like him mostly because of his distinguishable and remarkable vocal. He is the leader of rap music of his time. The lyrics and music are extraordinary and whenever I listen to his songs it gives me sensational feelings. Many of his songs have become parts of my life and memory. He is such a singer who can increase my mood with most of his songs. Because of the rich lyrics and pleasant voice, he has become my most favorite singer.

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