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Music and movies are integral parts of our culture, offering entertainment and artistic expression. Music, a combination of pleasing sounds, can be enjoyed on various platforms, including radio broadcasts, mobile devices, and live concerts. Music is diverse, encompassing genres such as pop, rock, classical, and jazz, each with its unique style and appeal. Movies, on the other hand, are visual narratives displayed on a screen, viewable in theaters, on television, or via online platforms. Movie genres range from action and comedy to drama and animation, each offering different forms of storytelling and entertainment. Music and movies have the power to evoke a wide array of emotions, including happiness, sadness, excitement, and fear. They can provide insights into different cultures and lifestyles, broadening our perspective. As forms of art, music and movies enable the expression of feelings and ideas and can provoke thought. They play a significant role in society, adding color and diversity to life, and fostering a sense of community as shared musical or cinematic experiences can promote connections between people.

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  1. According to the passage, where can movies be viewed?
    • A. Only in theaters
    • B. In theaters, on television, or via online platforms
    • C. Only online
    • D. Only on television
  2. What do music and movies have in common according to the passage?
    • A. They are both available only in specific genres.
    • B. They both offer entertainment and artistic expression.
    • C. They both can only be enjoyed through one platform.
    • D. They both focus only on evoking happiness.
  3. How do music and movies impact society, as described in the passage?
    • A. They only entertain but do not offer any insights.
    • B. They only provoke thought but do not entertain.
    • C. They add color and diversity to life and foster a sense of community.
    • D. They are only for personal enjoyment and do not have a broader impact.

Match the Definition with the Word

  1. A category or type of music or film that has specific characteristics.
    • A. Genre
    • B. Platform
    • C. Broadcast
    • D. Community
  2. A story shown in moving pictures.
    • A. Cinema
    • B. Narrative
    • C. Concert
    • D. Movie
  3. A form of mass communication that transmits audio and video to a wide audience.
    • A. Narrative
    • B. Platform
    • C. Broadcast
    • D. Concert
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Multiple Choice Questions

  1. B. In theaters, on television, or via online platforms
  2. B. They both offer entertainment and artistic expression.
  3. C. They add color and diversity to life and foster a sense of community.

Match the Definition with the Word

  1. A. Genre
  2. D. Movie
  3. C. Broadcast

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