E12.1.R1. Students will be able to infer people’s music preferences from their ideas about music in a reading text.
1. Read the text and answer the questions.
According to a recently published article, people generally reflect their music preferences through their ringtones, and these choices say something about people. Their music choices may be connected to their mood, lifestyle, or even personality. If a university student or an architect needs to stay up late for a project, they are more likely to prefer complex, energetic, and upbeat music. Some people prefer genres like country, rock, or folk music. They think that those kinds of music keep them active during the day.
If they listen to slow music, they may feel sleepy.
a. What is the text about?
b. Is the music choice related to people’s lifestyle?
c. When do people prefer upbeat music?
d. What may happen if people listen to slow music?
E12.1.R2. Students will be able to analyze surveys/interviews to answer related questions.