Have you ever felt a sudden feeling of joy because you heard a favorite song playing? Then you know that music can have a strong effect on your emotions. Try to take advantage of this power of music. It can help get you out of a bad mood or stay in a good mood, says Alicia Ann Clair, professor of music therapy at the University of Kansas. Music can also help you relax and feel more lively.

To cheer up or boost your energy, listen to Latin music or anything with a strong beat, lots of percussion, and a fast tempo. When you want to relax after a busy day, music with string instruments and woodwinds, less percussion, and a slower tempo can calm you.

Listening to calming music before you start any stressful activities, advises Dr. Clair. “Once you’re in a good stale of mind, it’s easier to maintain it.” You can lower stress at work with music, too, by playing relaxing tunes. But only play them when you really need them. You can change your mood by switching from one kind of music to another. For example, first play some nice gentle ballads, and then listen to something more energetic. When you want to calm down after a busy week at work, just do the opposite.

Question 13. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Benefits and drawbacks of listening to music.

B. The connection between music and moods.

C. The importance of listening to music.

D. New ways to listen to music.

Question 14. According to the passage, what should we do before we start stressful activities?

A. Do more exercise                                        B. Feel more lively

C. Cheer up and boost energy                        D. Listen to calming music

Question 15. The word “calm” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to “make somebody more _____________”.

A. tired                        B. worried                   C. relaxed                    D. intelligent

Question 16. The word ‘them’ in paragraph 3 refers to _____________.

A. ballads                     B. relaxing tunes         C. instruments             D. activities

Question 17. Which of the following is NOT true, according to tire passage?

A. It’s a good idea to listen to gentle music before doing some stressful work.

B. You can change your feelings by switching music.

C. Music with a strong beat can make you happier.

D. You should play relaxing tunes at all times to make you less tired.

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