VOCABULARY PRACTICE 10

 

Step 1: Pre-Reading Vocabulary Practice

Nối từ tiếng Anh với nghĩa tiếng Việt:

1. Integral
2. Ceremonial
3. Philosopher
4. Influence
5. Reward system
6. Evoke
7. Symphony
8. Chant
9. Pleasure
10. Motivation

a. Niềm vui
b. Gợi lên
c. Ảnh hưởng
d. Hệ thống khen thưởng
e. Động lực
f. Quan trọng không thể thiếu
g. Mang tính nghi lễ
h. Bản giao hưởng
i. Lời cầu nguyện, tụng niệm
j. Nhà triết học

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Reading Passage:

"The Power of Music Across Time"
Music has been an integral part of human culture for thousands of years. From ceremonial chants to modern symphonies, its power lies in its ability to evoke emotions, connect individuals, and even heal. Ancient Greek philosophers like Plato and Aristotle believed that music could influence character and mood. Today, science provides evidence for these claims, with research showing that music affects the brain's reward system, releasing chemicals like dopamine that contribute to feelings of pleasure and motivation.

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Step 2: Comprehension and Vocabulary MCQs

1. What does “integral” mean?
a. Không quan trọng
b. Ảnh hưởng
c. Quan trọng không thể thiếu
d. Mang tính nghi lễ

2. What does “ceremonial” refer to?
a. Mang tính nghi lễ
b. Nhà triết học
c. Hệ thống khen thưởng
d. Cảm giác hạnh phúc

3. What is a “philosopher”?
a. Người sáng tác nhạc
b. Nhà triết học
c. Nhạc cụ giao hưởng
d. Một cảm giác của sự hài lòng

4. What does "symphony" mean?
a. Bản giao hưởng
b. Động lực
c. Gợi lên
d. Lời cầu nguyện

5. What does "chant" refer to?
a. Lời cầu nguyện, tụng niệm
b. Bản giao hưởng
c. Niềm vui
d. Động lực

6. What does "evoke" mean?
a. Niềm vui
b. Gợi lên
c. Quan trọng không thể thiếu
d. Nhà triết học

7. How does music provide "pleasure"?
a. By creating disharmony
b. By releasing dopamine in the brain
c. By reducing motivation
d. By having no emotional impact

8. What is the significance of "motivation" in music?
a. It is unrelated to emotions.
b. It drives people to engage with music.
c. It reduces the effectiveness of music.
d. It is the opposite of dopamine.

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Step 3: Post-Reading Vocabulary Practice

Fill in the blanks with the correct words: (Integral, Ceremonial, Philosopher, Influence, Reward system, Evoke, Symphony, Chant, Pleasure, Motivation)

1. The ______ chants of monks are often soothing and spiritual.
2. Listening to a beautiful ______ can bring peace and joy to many people.
3. Music is often used in therapy to ______ strong emotions and memories.
4. Dopamine is part of the brain’s ______, creating feelings of happiness when listening to music.
5. The ______ in the audience applauded after the breathtaking performance of Beethoven’s Ninth.
6. Ancient philosophers believed that music could ______ the character of a person.
7. A live performance can provide intense feelings of ______, unmatched by recordings.
8. Songs with uplifting lyrics often increase a listener’s ______ to achieve their goals.
9. Plato was a famous ______ who believed in the power of art and music to shape society.
10. Music plays an ______ role in cultural traditions and personal development.

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