Question 42
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2024
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Compose a 400‑500 word article for a school magazine on the topic "The impact of social media on teenage mental health." The article must:
1. Open with a compelling hook.
2. Cite two recent statistical findings (provide the figures).
3. Include a direct quote from a mental‑health professional.
4. Propose two realistic solutions for students.
5. Maintain a formal, balanced tone throughout.
Answer Options
A.
The piece begins with a casual hook, provides the correct statistics, but uses slang ("OMG, it's crazy!"), lacks any professional quote, and proposes unrealistic solutions like "ban all social media forever," violating the formal tone requirement.
B.
The article opens with a hook but only cites one statistic ("70 % of teens feel pressure online"), misquotes the expert as "Dr Lara Nguyen says ‘social media is harmful,'" and suggests only a single solution—mandatory screen‑time bans—making it incomplete.
C.
The article includes two statistics but reports them incorrectly ("80 % of UK teens use Instagram daily"), attributes the quote to a non‑existent expert, and offers generic solutions such as "students should try to be happier," which are not realistic or specific.
Correct Answer
D.
An effective article starts with a hook such as "When Maya checked her phone at 2 am, she felt a knot tighten in her chest." It then presents statistics like "A 2023 survey found 68 % of UK teens use Instagram daily, and 35 % reported increased anxiety linked to online comparison." A quoted expert: "Dr Lara Nguyen, child psychologist, warns that ‘constant exposure to curated lives can distort self‑esteem.'" The piece proposes two solutions: (1) schools introduce weekly digital‑wellness sessions teaching mindful use, and (2) students set personal "offline hours" to reduce screen time. The article ends with a balanced call to action, maintaining a formal tone.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
An effective article starts with a hook such as "When Maya checked her phone at 2 am, she felt a knot tighten in her chest." It then presents statistics like "A 2023 survey found 68 % of UK teens use Instagram daily, and 35 % reported increased anxiety linked to online comparison." A quoted expert: "Dr Lara Nguyen, child psychologist, warns that ‘constant exposure to curated lives can distort self‑esteem.'" The piece proposes two solutions: (1) schools introduce weekly digital‑wellness sessions teaching mindful use, and (2) students set personal "offline hours" to reduce screen time. The article ends with a balanced call to action, maintaining a formal tone.
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Gce Model Questions Vol1
2024
English Language
Question 42.
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2024
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English Language
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