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1. 1. Listen to Track 22.

      Now answer the questions.

   1. What is the main purpose of the lecture?

      1. To describe the work of an influential musician
      2. To discuss the importance of avant-garde art forms
      3. To explain what minimalism is
      4. To describe Philip Glass’s impact on advertising

   2. How were La Monte Young’s compositions different from those of his contemporaries?

      1. They were experimental.
      2. They were about dreams.
      3. They were influential.
      4. They were very minimal.

   3. According to the professor, why was Young’s music less popular than other minimalist music?

      1. It could be difficult to listen to.
      2. It used unusual instruments.
      3. It was only performed outdoors.
      4. It wasn’t performed very often.

   4. Why does the professor mention the Dream House installation?

      1. To contrast his work with Philip Glass’s
      2. To show how difficult minimalist music could be to make
      3. To illustrate Young’s interest in pieces of long duration
      4. To explain Young’s creative process

   5. Why does the professor compare the work of Philip Glass and La Monte Young?

      1. To explain how Young influenced Glass
      2. To emphasize how groundbreaking Young’s work was
      3. To emphasize the musical innovation of Glass’s work
      4. To demonstrate the superiority of Young’s creative process

2. 1. Listen to Track 23.

      Now answer the question.

   6. What does the student imply when he says this?

      1. He does not like Young’s music.
      2. He thinks the professor should focus more on the works of Philip Glass.
      3. He believes that Young should be more famous than Glass.
      4. He believes that Young’s works might deserve greater recognition.