VOCABULARY PRACTICE 16

 

Step 1: Pre-Reading Vocabulary Practice

Match the English words with their Vietnamese meanings:

1. Streaming
2. Platform
3. Compensation
4. Genre
5. Diminish
6. Exploration
7. Cohesive
8. Industry
9. Reshape
10. Track

a. Thể loại
b. Khám phá
c. Làm giảm bớt
d. Gắn kết
e. Phát trực tuyến
f. Định hình lại
g. Bản nhạc
h. Sự đền bù
i. Ngành công nghiệp
j. Nền tảng

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Reading Passage:

"The Impact of Digital Music Platforms"
However, the rise of digital music and streaming platforms has brought both benefits and challenges. On one hand, listeners now have access to millions of tracks at their fingertips, enabling greater exploration of diverse genres. On the other hand, these platforms have reshaped the music industry, raising concerns about fair compensation for artists. Many argue that the focus on single hits and playlists diminishes the value of albums as cohesive works of art.

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Step 2: Comprehension and Vocabulary MCQs

1. What does “streaming” mean?
a. Phát trực tuyến
b. Bản nhạc
c. Làm giảm bớt
d. Khám phá

2. What does "platform" refer to?
a. Định hình lại
b. Sự đền bù
c. Nền tảng
d. Ngành công nghiệp

3. What is the meaning of “compensation”?
a. Thể loại
b. Sự đền bù
c. Làm giảm bớt
d. Bản nhạc

4. What does "genre" mean?
a. Thể loại
b. Khám phá
c. Gắn kết
d. Ngành công nghiệp

5. The focus on single hits and playlists has led to concerns about what?
a. The loss of cohesive albums as works of art
b. Reduced streaming quality
c. More expensive platforms
d. Limited access to genres

6. What benefit do streaming platforms provide to listeners?
a. Access to millions of tracks
b. Higher compensation for artists
c. Less diversity in music
d. Fewer playlists

7. How have digital platforms reshaped the music industry?
a. By limiting genre exploration
b. By introducing playlists and singles
c. By enhancing album value
d. By reducing listener access

8. What concern is raised about artists on streaming platforms?
a. They have limited music genres to explore.
b. They are not fairly compensated.
c. They receive too much focus on cohesive albums.
d. They don’t create single hits anymore.

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Step 3: Post-Reading Vocabulary Practice

Fill in the blanks using the correct words: (Streaming, Platform, Compensation, Genre, Diminish, Exploration, Cohesive, Industry, Reshape, Track)

1. ______ services have revolutionized the way people listen to music.
2. Many artists feel that their ______ from streaming platforms is insufficient.
3. Platforms like Spotify allow users to explore diverse ______ of music.
4. Some argue that digital trends ______ the importance of albums as complete works of art.
5. The rise of digital music platforms has begun to ______ the music industry entirely.
6. Listening to a ______ on repeat can sometimes diminish the enjoyment of albums.
7. Albums are often praised for their ______ nature, telling a story from start to finish.
8. Digital music platforms provide an excellent opportunity for musical ______.
9. The ______ has faced challenges in adapting to these new trends.
10. Users can select any ______ they like without buying a physical album.

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