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Listen to an Announcement Test #220
Listen to an Announcement
1. What is the main topic of the talk?
A) The benefits of studying in silence
B) The best type of music for every task
C) The popularity of listening to music
D) The varying effects of music on performance
2. According to the research, when is silence most beneficial?
A) When performing a simple, repetitive task
B) When listening to upbeat music
C) When completing a task that requires focus
D) When trying to improve one's mood
There's a common belief that listening to music helps with studying, but is it true? A recent meta-analysis of multiple studies has provided some clarity. The findings suggest that for tasks requiring deep concentration and memory recall, such as reading a complex text, silence is generally better than any type of music. However, for repetitive, mundane tasks, upbeat instrumental music was found to improve performance and mood. The key takeaway is that the music's effect depends heavily on the nature of the task you are performing.
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