IV/ Read and answer the questions
Most people know that listening to music when we are sad or depressed can heal our spirit. Music, like Yoga, can change our brain pattern, make us deep in the sweet melody of the song or a ballad. Among the most popular kinds of music today including: R and B, Rock and Roll, Rap, Country, Jazz,…., Pop is the most beloved by the young. It originated in the Western world during 1950s and 1960s and is the combination of Rock and Roll. Pop music also borrows elements from other styles such as Latin, dance and country. Pop often has short to medium-length songs with repeated choruses, melodic tunes. Pop music also has made use of technological innovation such as microphone, record and television. In 1980s, Music television (MTV) helped to make Michael Jackson and Madona famous. Nowadays, most regions and countries have their own form of pop music with different characteristics. Some of these trends have an important influence on the young for example Europop, Kpop.
1. According to the text, what can music do for us when we are sad?
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2. What are the popular genres of music mentioned in the text?
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3. What part of the world used to be the home of Pop music?
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4. What does the word “It” in the text refer to?
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5. Name two famous singers mentioned in the text?
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1. Can heal our spirit.
2. R and B, Rock and Roll, Rap, Country, Jazz,…., Pop
3. Western world
4. Pop Music
5. Michael Jackson and Madona
