IV – Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (1.5 pts)
Most of us usually listen to music for relaxation, but do we know that it can help ___(1)___ our overall health. Researchers at Stanford University have proved the ___(2)___ power of music. Happy, upbeat music causes our brains to produce ___(3)___ like dopamine and serotonin, which can be considered natural antidepressants. This leads to the clinical use of music to help those with psychological, cognitive or communicative needs.
One of the main reasons for the success of music ___(4)___ is that music keeps our cardiovascular system ___(5)___ tune. Performing or listening to music can affect our heartbeat, either accelerating it if there is a higher bpm on the track or ___(6)___ it down when we hear more relaxing beats.
