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- 1. Name4 Extra Exam Practice Read the text and answer the questions that follow. Noise Matters 5 There is so much noise in our lives today. Mobile phones ringing, people talking loudly, traffic and music playing wherever you are – in shops, in restaurants, swimming pools, health clubs and even doctors’ offices. Most people like music, so they don’t think of it as noise. But when the music is chosen for you and you can’t decide when to turn it on and off, it can become not only unpleasant, but also stressful. Music that’s played by businesses with the intention of making the atmosphere more inviting to customers is called Muzak, elevator music or piped music. 10 Today, many people are starting to speak out about their dislike of piped music. In England, the organisation Pipedown campaigns for freedom from forced music in public places. It aims to give a voice to the millions of people who hate piped music, but feel powerless to do anything about it. Pipedown has many supporters, including many musicians who dislike being forced to listen to piped music wherever they go. Listening to music isn’t a problem, as long as it doesn’t disturb you or others. But constant exposure to noise, including music, can cause stress. It can interfere with a person’s concentration, cause hearing and heart problems and, even, depression. Although piped music may bother shoppers, they aren’t exposed to it for very long. However, it’s the people who work in shops that may suffer the most, as they’re forced to listen to it all day. 15 Today, people realise we have the right to breathe clean air, so isn’t it time we turned our attention to the dangers of noise pollution? Businesses should stop forcing music on their customers. People may have the right to smoke, but they don’t have the right to force others to inhale their smoke. And they also have the right to listen to music as long as it doesn’t interfere with an individual’s right to peace and quiet. 1 Choose the correct answer. 1. According to the writer, Muzak is an example of … . a. how businesses manipulate workers b. the noise in our lives today c. how musicians promote their music 2. Why do businesses play Muzak? a. To entertain the public. b. To relax their workers. c. To attract customers. 2 Decide if the following sentences are true (T) or false (F). Find evidence in the text to justify your answers. …… 1. Pipedown promotes public areas that are Muzak-free. ................................................................................................................................................ …… 2. The writer thinks that people shouldn’t smoke. ................................................................................................................................................ 3 Answer the questions. 1. Why do many musicians object to Muzak? .......................................................................................................................................................... 2. Why is Muzak particularly bad for shop workers? .......................................................................................................................................................... 3. Why does the writer compare noise to smoke? .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
- 2. 4 Extra Exam Practice 4 Choose the correct meaning for each word. 1. inviting (line 5) a. welcoming b. original c. expensive d. informative 2. powerless (line 9) a. embarrassed b. afraid c. unable d. proud 3. bother (line 13) a. entertain b. disturb c. offend d. frighten 5 Write a composition of about 100-150 words. Choose ONE option. 1. Write a letter to the manager of a restaurant, complaining about the piped music there. 2. Describe a musician you like. Why do you like him or her? 2