4 . Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A purchased B. positive C. regarding D. open-minded E. preferences F. strongly
G. informed H. feelings I. generously J. exception K. commanding |
Music has been playing a significant role in the lives of teenagers for decades and today’s teens are no 1 . Teens listen to over 2.5 hours of music per day. Earbuds, MP3 players, and smartphones make it easy for teens to listen to music while they go about much of their daily lives.
The digital world also means that parents must face new challenges when it comes to a teen’s music. In the past - when music was 2 in forms of audiotape or CD, it was much easier for parents to know about a teen’s musical 3 . But now that teens have free access to millions of songs and music videos through the Internet, parents are less likely to be 4 of what their teens are listening to.
It’s hard to believe that today’s over-50-years-ago people used to be 5 against Elvis Presley’s dance moves. Fast-forward to the present day and the society has certainly become more 6 with many strange forms of art.
As for parents, music is a powerful tool and certainly music with pro-social or warm lyrics(歌词) can make a(n) 7 influence on teens. It’s important to take an active approach when talking with your teens 8 their musical interests. Always be curious and inquire about what your teens look for in music and what 9 can be gained in certain songs. But make sure that you are not speaking in a 10 tone, or they would rather keep the answers to themselves.
