IELTS Cue Card 18 Sample Band 8+ Topic: Describe someone in the news who you would like to meet

Describe someone in the news who you would like to meet

You should say:
who this person is
why they are in the news
and explain why you would like to meet this person.

MODEL ANSWER:

Today, I would like to talk about a person I came across (find something or someone by chance) in the news
who I long for having a chance to meet him in person (by meeting with someone rather than e-mailing, talking on the phone, or writing to the person). It is Kenny G, the saxophonist.
I started to listen to his music when I was knee high to a grasshopper (very young or small). The most well-known piece of music he composed was “Forever in Love”, which was so melodious and relaxing and help me unwind and de-clutter (get rid of something) my mind every time I listened to it.

A month ago, Kenny G hold a concert in my country and it quickly became a common topic from newspapers to TV.
For me who have been listening to his music since I was young, this was a once in a lifetime (used when something happens that does not usually happen) chance to see him in person and enjoy his music at a live concert.

I know some people think that a musician couldn’t contribute much to our society, but I strongly believe that every career play an important part in our lives. If a business person is important, so is a musician. Just imagine a world without music, it would definitely be monotonous (boring) and tedious. On top of that, music can help us become more energetic and relax
our brain after a long day at work. So I appreciate his music so much and would definitely recommend his music to all of my friends.