Dialogue5

A: What kind of music do you like listening to?

B: I like music that has a fast beat and is lively, like dance music. You know, I go to a disco almost every week. Sometimes it’s too loud though. You prefer classical music, don’t you?

A: Yes, I do. I find it very relaxing. I often listen to Mozart or Bach in the evening after a hard day at work.

B: I must admit that I like several pieces of classical music. It’s certainly more sophisticated than modern dance music.

A: Classical music is supposed to be good for your brain. Research suggests that it makes your brain more active. Students who listen to classical music while studying perform better.

B: Really? Perhaps I should listen to classical music more often. I heard that listening to classical music is helpful in reducing stress.

A: Yes. That’s why I listen to it in the evenings. I usually play it as background music while I’m cooking or doing other housework.

B: I’ve got a few classical music CDs. I should follow your lead and increase my brain power.

A: You can find plenty of recordings on the internet, too. You can listen to samples and then buy them very cheaply if you like them.

B: That’s a good idea. You should do the same with some music. You might find something you like. Classical music might make you clever, but dance music might make you livelier and happier.

A: That’s true. There’s clear evidence that people who listen to lively music are lively people. Music can influence a person’s feelings and character.