Question

Acoustical Architecture: Building the Best Concert Halls

Question 24

The author's purpose in the text is to —



A. show how to improve sound quality in existing concert halls.

B. highlight the impact architecture has on sound quality in concert halls.

C. explain how sound quality can decrease over time in concert halls.

D. compare concert halls that are known for good sound quality

.Question 25

Which statement best describes the central idea of the text?



A. Traditional African music is often performed at important events and celebrations in Mali.

B. Aspects of traditional African music are common in modern music from Mali and America.

C. Musicians in America have recently started to use Malian musical instruments in blues and jazz music.

D. Malian and American musicians are collaborating to create music that mimics traditional African music.

Answer 1

Question 24 — B

Question 25 — B

Brief justification:
- Q24: The passage focuses on how architectural design affects concert-hall acoustics, so the author's purpose is to highlight architecture's impact on sound quality.
- Q25: The central idea is that elements of traditional African music appear in contemporary music from both Mali and America.