Question

music and mood
music has the power to influence and shift our moods. listening to music can help us feel more joy, comfort, or even a sense of relief. different types of music can shape our moods in different ways.
in one study, researchers found that when people experience a loss, such as a break - up, they are more drawn to sad music. the researchers think sad music helps people feel less alone. listening to sad music might make you feel like theres someone next to you who understands and empathizes with your loss. however, music is not only for times of sadness or despair.
some studies have focused on how music can lift your mood. have you ever noticed that you feel a bit more upbeat while listening to your favorite songs? when someone listens to their favorite songs, more dopamine, a neurotransmitter, is released in their brain. some people call dopamine a \mood - enhancing\ chemical. when dopamine is released, people tend to feel good or feel a sense of pleasure. the release of dopamine is only higher, though, when people are listening to music they personally love. if your mood needs a boost, make sure you turn to your playlist of favorites and not a friends!

1. how does the author structure the text?

a by listing the reasons why someone would listen to upbeat music
b by offering a solution to being sad after a breakup
c by describing different music types
d by comparing music that is sad to music that is uplifting

1. what is the main idea of the text?

a people listen to sad music after a breakup.
b listening to your music is better than listening to someone elses.
c different types of music support people in different ways.
d dopamine is a chemical in the brain.

1. which line from the text best supports the main idea of the text?

a different types of music shape our moods in different ways.
b however, music is not only for times of sadness or despair.
c some people call dopamine a \mood - enhancing\ chemical.
d if your mood needs a boost, make sure you turn to your playlist of favorites and not a friends!

1. which recommendation would be best to give to a friend who needs a pick - me - up?

a here! listen to my favorite playlist.
b make a playlist of your favorite sad songs.
c listen to your favorite upbeat songs from your favorite artists.
d find a playlist that has happy songs on it.

Explanation:

Question 1

To determine the text structure, analyze each option:

• Option A: The text doesn't focus on listing reasons for upbeat music listening. Eliminate.
• Option B: The text isn't about solving post - breakup sadness. Eliminate.
• Option C: It doesn't just describe music types. Eliminate.
• Option D: The text first talks about sad music (for loss) and then uplifting music (for mood boost), so it compares sad and uplifting music. This is correct.

For the main idea:

• Option A: Only a part of the text (about post - breakup) is about sad music. Not the main idea. Eliminate.
• Option B: A minor point about whose playlist to use. Eliminate.
• Option C: The text starts by saying music influences mood, then shows how sad music helps in loss and upbeat music boosts mood (different types support in different ways). This is the main idea.
• Option D: Dopamine is a detail, not the main idea. Eliminate.

The main idea is about different music types affecting mood differently.

• Option A: "Different types of music shape our moods in different ways" directly states the main idea - how different music affects mood.
• Option B: A transition sentence, not the main idea support. Eliminate.
• Option C: A detail about dopamine. Eliminate.
• Option D: A recommendation, not main idea support. Eliminate.

Answer:

D. by comparing music that is sad to music that is uplifting

Question 2