Concert Dress Research — Test 4, Section 3
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Listen to the recording once and answer all the questions in this section.
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Which TWO characteristics were shared by the subjects of Joanna's psychology study?
They had all won prizes for their music.
They had all made music recordings.
They were all under 27 years old.
They had all toured internationally.
They all played a string instrument.
Choose TWO letters, A–E.
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Which TWO points does Joanna make about her use of telephone interviews?
It meant rich data could be collected.
It allowed the involvement of top performers.
It led to a stressful atmosphere at times.
It meant interview times had to be limited.
It caused some technical problems.
Choose TWO letters, A–E.
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Which TWO topics did Joanna originally intend to investigate in her research?
regulations concerning concert dress
audience reactions to the dress of performers
changes in performer attitudes to concert dress
how choice of dress relates to performer roles
links between musical instrument and dress choice
Choose TWO letters, A–E.
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Joanna concentrated on women performers because
women are more influenced by fashion.
women's dress has led to more controversy.
women's code of dress is less strict than men's.
Mike Frost's article suggests that in popular music, women's dress is affected by
their wish to be taken seriously.
their tendency to copy each other.
their reaction to the masculine nature of the music.
What did Joanna's subjects say about the audience at a performance?
The musicians' choice of clothing is linked to respect for the audience.
The clothing should not distract the audience from the music.
The audience should make the effort to dress appropriately.
According to the speakers, musicians could learn from sports scientists about
the importance of clothing for physical freedom.
the part played by clothing in improving performance.
the way clothing may protect against physical injury.
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Joanna discusses her study of concert dress with her supervisor.
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