6. Listening. Task 3. Streaming

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8 p.

Task 3 (8 points)

Listen to a conversation between Chris, the interviewer, and Nate, a music expert, in which they discuss their views on music streaming. Read the questions and choose the correct option, according to the conversation.

STREAMING

Chris starts the conversation.

1. According to Nate (a music expert), how has streaming changed people’s music habits?

People are more likely to listen to new releases on the radio.
People are less likely to buy separate albums and singles.
People are less inclined to listen to new releases.

2. According to Chris (the interviewer), how did artists use to make people buy their albums?

By offering a couple of quality songs as bait.
By including as many hits on the album as possible.
By letting people buy only the singles they liked.

3. According to Nate (a music expert), what is one advantage of music streaming?

It helps artists find inspiration for their music.
It provides access to a wide variety of music.
It helps music lovers follow the latest releases.

4. What does Nate (a music expert) say about the financial aspects of streaming?

Streaming produces considerable revenue.
Revenue from streaming is comparable to CD sales.
Streaming is not as lucrative as selling downloads.

5. What does Nate (a music expert) say about the financial model in streaming?

It offers equal financial opportunities for all participants.
It is rather underdeveloped and unbalanced.
It tends to favour songwriters and artists.

6. According to Chris (the interviewer), how has the Internet affected the music industry?

It has changed the approach to how music is recorded.
It has helped it to merge with newspaper and book publishing.
It has changed the way the music business is organised.

7. Which statement is true, according to Chris (the interviewer)?

The Internet opens the door to aspiring artists.
The Internet makes the music industry more profitable.
The Internet makes the music industry more competitive.

8. What positive development in the music industry does Nate (a music expert) mention?

Artists can find new sources of income.
New music genres are more likely to spread.
People are ready to pay more for music.

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