1. What is the main idea of the text?

Music is only for professional musicians. Music can affect our emotions, reduce stress, and connect people. Fast music is better than slow music.

2. What is the purpose of this text?

To teach how to play an instrument. To show how music is a positive part of life. To review a new album.

3. According to the text, what can a slow song do when you are sad?

Make you want to dance. Help you relax or cry. Make you feel angry.

4. What kind of music helps some students focus when they study?

Fast music. Pop songs. Instrumental music.

5. Why are concerts so popular, according to the text?

They are a good place to do homework. They are about people coming together. They are always free.

6. What is one way mentioned to make music without being a professional?

Buying expensive equipment. Singing in a group. Going to every concert.

7. Why do people who like the same songs often become close?

Because they go to the same school. Because music helps them feel connected. Because they all play the same instrument.

8. What is the effect of listening to soft music when you are tired or worried?

It makes you more stressed. It helps your body and mind calm down. It makes you want to talk.

9. In the text, "express" means...

To hide something. To show or communicate a feeling. To listen carefully.

10. "Reduces" means...

To make something bigger. To make something smaller or less. To create something new.

11. "Connected" means...

Feeling alone or separate. Feeling part of a group or close to others. Feeling tired.

12. A "professional" is someone who...

Does an activity for fun. Does an activity as their main paid job. Is just starting to learn something.

13. (Critical Thinking) Why might listening to music be helpful even when you don't want to talk?

Because music is very loud. Because it's a way to process feelings without words. Because you can't talk and listen at the same time.

14. (Values) What can we learn from this text about well-being?

That we should listen to music all day long. That simple things like music can be a powerful tool for happiness and health. That making friends is not important.