(B) Read the podcast script about earworms and answer the questions.
Host: Imagine you hear a song when you are in an elevator. Later, you find that song playing over and over in your head. We call this an earworm. Welcome to Music and Mind. Today we have Dr Sam Smith with us to explain it. Now, Dr Smith, why do people get earworms?
Doctor: An earworm is a short bit of music. It repeats in your mind without you choosing it. It happens because your brain keeps “replaying” the tune, often after you’ve recently heard it or when something reminds you of it.
Host: That’s interesting! But not all pieces of music are earworms, are they?
Doctor: No. Most earworms are fast songs with a strong beat. They are almost always “catchy” songs that people want to sing along to or hum along with.
Host: Can earworms ever be useful?
Doctor: Yes. We often get earworms when we are stressed, tired or bored. They can help us relax, and they keep our minds busy too.
Host: Of course, most people get tired of earworms after a while. What is the best way to get rid of one?
Doctor: When you start using your brain for a task, the earworm will usually go away. If that doesn’t help, try listening to people talking. For example, you can listen to this podcast!
Host: That sounds like great advice. It is also a great place to end. Thank you, Dr Smith, and thanks for listening!
1 What is an earworm?

2 What is the common feature of most earworms?

3 When are people more likely to get earworms?

4 How can earworms be useful?

5 How can people get rid of an earworm?