Singing in a choir is good for you! - Test 3

C1 Advanced · Word Formation · Cambridge English Advanced 3, Cambridge University Press

For questions 17–24, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.

PSYCHOLOGY

LIFT

SIGNIFY

PARTICIPATE

MEAN

EXPECT

SPECULATE

IMPLY

According to researchers, not only does singing in a choir make us feel good, it may also be (0) ___ to our health. A recent online survey of people who sang in choirs, played team sports or took up dancing all yielded very high levels of (17) ___ well-being. However, it was the choristers who stood out as feeling the most (18) ___ . Why is this? Singing in a choir was shown to be (19) ___ more effective at improving the mood of its (20) ___ because of the synchronised moving and breathing with other people. Alternatively, it could simply be the fact that being part of a (21) ___ group is particularly satisfying. Over the years, researchers have found that choral singing has a number of health benefits as well, including boosting the immune system and lowering stress levels. One study has even suggested that it can increase life (22) ___ . Although researchers admit that some of their studies are still (23) ___ , they feel there does seem to be the (24) ___ that singing in a group is more than just fun.

Singing in a choir is good for you!

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