VOCABULARY PRACTICE 17

 

Step 1: Pre-Reading Vocabulary Practice

Match the English words with their Vietnamese meanings:

1. Phenomenon
2. Interconnected
3. Identity
4. Norm
5. Reflection
6. Celebrate
7. Humanity
8. Genre
9. Fashion
10. Influence

a. Ảnh hưởng
b. Phong cách thời trang
c. Hiện tượng
d. Tính nhân văn
e. Đặc tính
f. Gắn kết
g. Chuẩn mực
h. Thể loại
i. Tôn vinh
j. Sự phản ánh

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Reading Passage:

"The Global Influence of Music"
Despite these shifts, music continues to be a powerful force in shaping culture and identity. Genres such as hip-hop, K-pop, and electronic dance music (EDM) have grown into global phenomena, influencing fashion, language, and social norms. In a world that is increasingly interconnected, music serves as both a reflection of our shared humanity and a means of celebrating our differences.

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Step 2: Comprehension and Vocabulary MCQs

1. What does “phenomenon” mean?
a. Phong cách thời trang
b. Hiện tượng
c. Đặc tính
d. Gắn kết

2. The word “identity” refers to what?
a. Chuẩn mực
b. Tính nhân văn
c. Đặc tính
d. Thể loại

3. What does “interconnected” mean?
a. Phong cách thời trang
b. Gắn kết
c. Tôn vinh
d. Sự phản ánh

4. Music influences which of the following according to the passage?
a. Fashion, language, and social norms
b. Science and technology
c. Economic policies
d. Religious beliefs

5. What is one role of music in a globalized world?
a. Dividing societies
b. Reflecting humanity and celebrating diversity
c. Eliminating cultural differences
d. Ignoring social norms

6. Which genres are mentioned as global phenomena?
a. Hip-hop, K-pop, and EDM
b. Jazz, rock, and blues
c. Classical, folk, and opera
d. Pop, indie, and rap

7. Music is described as a powerful force because it can shape: a. Geography and climate
b. Culture and identity
c. Politics and law
d. Economics and trade

8. What aspect of music reflects our shared humanity?
a. Its interconnected structure
b. Its influence on social norms
c. Its universal appeal
d. Its celebration of differences

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Step 3: Post-Reading Vocabulary Practice

Fill in the blanks using the correct words: (Phenomenon, Interconnected, Identity, Norm, Reflection, Celebrate, Humanity, Genre, Fashion, Influence)

1. K-pop has become a global ______, captivating millions of fans worldwide.
2. Traditional costumes are often seen as a ______ of cultural identity.
3. The rise of hip-hop has had a significant ______ on modern language and trends.
4. Music often serves to ______ the diversity of human culture.
5. In today’s ______ world, music easily crosses borders and unites people.
6. Each ______ of music has its unique style and audience.
7. EDM festivals are a celebration of unity and ______.
8. Fashion trends are often a ______ of the music styles popular at the time.
9. Social ______ are sometimes reshaped by the lyrics of influential songs.
10. The universal love for music shows the shared ______ of all people.

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