1. what is something that only humans make?
sound
music
loud noise
soft noise

2. what is the effect of listening to gentle, slow music before bed?
getting a better night's sleep
falling asleep later than usual
waking up early the next morning
having pleasant, soothing dreams

3. music has been around as long as humans have.
what evidence in the article supports this statement?
"scientists have discovered ancient flutes made of animal bones that date to prehistoric times."
"in general, all members of a given species make the same sounds."
"studies have shown that even infants as young as eight months old can tell 'happy' music from 'sad' music."
"music has the power to affect the body."

4. what is an example of music affecting people mentally?
music can make a person's heart rate speed up.
music can people memorize information.
music can harm people's ears.
music can make a person's breathing rate slow down.

5. what is the main idea of this text?
all members of a given species make the same sounds.
listening to fast songs can make a person’s heart rate speed up.
music is connected to memory.
music affects people physically and mentally.

6. read these sentences from the text.
"why does music have such power over us? after all, it isn’t essential as food, water, and air are. we might enjoy it, but we don’t need music to live. or do we? "

based on these sentences, what does the word "essential" mean?
strong
unimportant
necessary
enjoyable

7. choose the answer that best completes the sentence.
there’s no one music center in our heads. music activates many areas of the brain.
in particular
on the contrary
previously
in the end

8. according to the text, what can reduce pain and depression?
answer

9. the authors state that music can " us memorize information." what evidence in the text supports this statement?
answer

10. the authors claim that music is "important to people."
support this claim with evidence from the text.
answer
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