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  Music and Mood Music is a big part of our life. We listen to it at home, in the car, at the gym, or with friends. Different music genres can change our mood and emotions. For example, classical music is often calm and quiet. It can help you relax or study better. Pop music is usually happy and energetic. It makes many people feel joyful and want to dance. Rock music can be loud and powerful. Some people listen to rock when they feel angry or want to release stress. Jazz is sometimes slow and smooth. It can make you feel thoughtful or romantic. Electronic music has a fast beat. It often makes people feel excited and full of energy. But the same song can affect different people in different ways. For example, your sad friend may listen to slow, sad music to feel better, but you may listen to happy pop music to forget problems. Why? Because our personal memories and experiences change how we hear music. Scientists say music can also help us manage emotions. If you feel tired, fast m...

  The Power of Music  Task 1 (Before reading): Match the word with the definition below. Words: 1) Mood  2) Relax  3) Memory  4) Focus  5) Emotion  6) Energy  7) Sleep 8) Motivation  9) Connection  10) Productivity  Definitions:  a) how you feel at a particular time  b) the ability to do a lot of work or achieve results  c) something you remember from the past  d) to become calm and less worried or stressed  e) the ability to give your full attention to something  f) the strength and ability to be active  g) a feeling of being close or linked to someone  h) the reason or desire to do something  i) the natural state of rest when your body and mind are not active  j) a feeling such as happiness, sadness, or anger  Task 2 (Reading):  Read the text:  The Power of Music  Music has the ability to bring us joy and comfort, to motivate us and to help us relax. It has the ...