(IELTS Listening) – Research on psychology & music

Questions 21-26

Choose TWO correct answers

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21-22

Which TWO characteristics were shared by the subjects of Joanna’s psychology study?

They had all won prizes for their music.

They had all made music recordings.

They were all under 27 years old.

They had all toured internationally.

They all played a string instrument.

23-24

Which TWO points does Joanna make about her use of telephone interviews?

It meant rich data could be collected.

It allowed the involvement of top performers.

It led to a stressful atmosphere at times.

It meant interview times had to be limited.

It caused some technical problems.

25-26

Which TWO topics did Joanna originally intend to investigate in her research?

regulations concerning concert dress

audience reactions to the dress of performers

changes in performer attitudes to concert dress

how choice of dress relates to performer roles

links between musical instrument and dress choice

Questions 27-30

Choose the correct answer.

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27. Joanna concentrated on women performers because

women are more influenced by fashion.

women’s dress has led to more controversy.

women’s code of dress is less strict than men’s.

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28. Mike Frost’s article suggests that in popular music, women’s dress is affected by

their wish to be taken seriously.

their tendency to copy each other.

their reaction to the masculine nature of the music.

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29. What did Joanna’s subjects say about the audience at a performance?

The musicians’ choice of clothing is linked to respect for the audience.

The clothing should not distract the audience from the music.

The audience should make the effort to dress appropriately.

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30. According to the speakers, musicians could learn from sports scientists about

the importance of clothing for physical freedom.

the part played by clothing in improving performance.

the way clothing may protect against physical injury.

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(IELTS Listening) – Research on psychology & music

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