What's the point in studying music

 Part 4.- 16-20

Five sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, choose the correct answer. There are three extra sentences which you do not need to use.

 

What’s the point in studying music?

 

Many children have music classes when they attend school. And it’s thought that music can really help children with learning other subjects.

 

For example, one research project looked at what happened when a class of children were divided into groups and given a simple task to do, with one group listening to music while completing it, and the other completing the task in silence. 16.-____ The first group performed better than the second. So this seems to suggest that music can improve performance in certain areas.

 

So how exactly can you benefit from studying music? According to some studies, musical training can develop the part of you brain that’s involved with language, so you can understand your own language better. 17.-____ And that’s a very useful skill to have. What’s more, young people who’ve studied music also seem to score more highly in other areas such as maths. 18.-_____ For example, reading music includes learning about quarter and half notes, which are basically fractions, like in maths. And when you’re learning about rhythm, you’re counting the notes in a piece of music. So they do appear to be connected.

 

Music also lets you explore new ideas, think in a creative way, and gain confidence. If you’re learning the guitar, for example, it can be really exciting when you’re able to start inventing your own pieces of music. And when you do that, you’re practicing your listening skills because you have to listen carefully to the music you’re making. 19.-_____ It’s certainly essential when you join an orchestra, for example.

 

One of the biggest benefits, of course, is that listening to music helps you to be less stressed. 20.-____ That should always be in a relaxed atmosphere, though, to be effective. And who knows? Maybe your musical knowledge will open up a great career path for you in the future!

 

AA) Students have also shared their own ideas about music.

BB) And cheating music can make you feel the same way.

CC) So it could be that these school subjects are linked in some way.

DD) These explain why music affects us in certain ways.

EE) And there was a difference between the two.

FF) I could also help with learning a second one.

GG) But it isn’t really what’s happening.

HH) This is a particularly important when performing with other people.

Department stores

 Department stores

 

A.- Hallwick’s

People often visit Hallwick’s just for the displays of lights that make it so attractive to shop here. And it was the first to sell clothes made of pure, natural cotton, grown in conditions that avoid creating pollution. The assistants are polite and will help with any questions about goods.

 

B.- Crozier’s

This store is in a beautiful new building. One floor is full of toys and board games like chess, and downstairs there’s a huge variety of cakes, sweets and also fresh food that’s perfect for making a meal! The roof garden is popular here in summer, and the friendly staff serve delicious lunches.

 

C.- Stafford’s

This store is popular for its range of good-quality sportswear at very reasonable prices, which is hard to find elsewhere. And on the ground floor, you’ll find display of their famous handmade candies – great for celebrations! And Stafford’s is always the first to offer new designs in men’s and women’s clothing, too!

 

D.- Barton’s

Barton’s has been here since it opened in 1930, and still has its huge glass door and beautiful windows. There first floor is fantastic for children, as it’s packed with things to play with – at reasonable prices. And downstairs, you’ll find a huge selection of amazing fresh food rarely found elsewhere.

 

E.- Gardener and Bell’s

This store has been here since 1950, and is the place for cool clothes and jewellery, as it updates its items every few weeks – and many are made from environmentally-friendly materials. The sportswear selection has clothes and equipment for almost any sport, although prices can be high.

 

F.- Davidson’s

The traditional-looking store opened in 1860, and still offers high-class, fashionable foods at reasonable prices, with many made from natural materials. The men’s clothes are particularly recommended, and there’s also an area selling nothing but beautiful jewellery. And on fine days, try the rooftop restaurant – the food is fantastic.

 

G.- Ford and Madecroft’s

The café here serves fantastic meals, but also ha amazing chocolates and frozen desserts of all kind, and the bakers produce fantastic biscuits and cakes to take away. Upstairs, you’ll find a display of toys and also a huge range of board games, together with instructions to help you play.

 

H.- Oldridge’s

The customer service here is the best anywhere in the city, and staff will help you find what you’re looking for, from jewellery to children’s toys. And the café here, probably one of the most attractive you’ll ever visit, serves the biggest ice creams anywhere, too – and the best cakes!

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