Jenney: Hey, Andrew
I heard that you signed up for a singing contest,
is that true?
What kind of music do you like listening to?
Andrew: I like lively music with a fast beat, like dance music.
You know, I go to disco almost every week.
Sometimes it's too loud though.
You prefer classical music, don't you?
Jenney: Yeah, I do.
It's very relaxing.
I often listen to Mozart or Bach
in the evening after a busy day
Andrew: I must admit I like several pieces of classical music too.
It's certainly more complex than modern dance music.
Jenney: Classical music is supposed to be good for your brain.
Researchers suggest
that the music excites nerve activities in the brain,
which are similar to the ones which occur
when figuring out a math problem
Students who listen to classical music while studying perform better.
Andrew: Really?
Perhaps I should listen more to classical music then.
I heard that listening to classical music
is helpful in reducing stress as well,
is that true?
Jenney: Definitely.
That's why I listen to it in the evenings.
Andrew: I've got a few classical music CDs.
I should follow your lead and increase my brain power.
Jenney: You can find plenty of recordings on the internet as well.
You can listen to samples
and then buy them cheaply if you like them.
Andrew: That's a good idea.
You may do the same with some other music.
You might find something you like.
I mean,
classical music might make you clever,
but dance music makes you livelier and happier.
Jenney: That's true.
There's clear evidence that show people
who listen to livelier music are livelier people.
Music can influence a person's feelings
and character as well.
Oh, by the way,
I'm thinking of going to the music festival,
and I was wondering if you'd like to come along
Andrew: What music festival?
Can you be more specific?
Jenny: Ok. There is going to be a big international music festival here
with loads of big names performing
and it is a good opportunity
for you to be exposed to classical music.
Andrew: That sounds interesting.
When is it exactly?
Jenney: From next Friday night.
It's going to be on for a whole fortnight,
so you'll have plenty of opportunities to be exposed to it.