Question 49
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2017
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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Topic: "The impact of social media on teenage mental health." Outline a logical structure for an expository essay on this topic. Your outline should include: (i) a clear thesis statement for the introduction, (ii) three body paragraphs each with a main point and a brief note on supporting evidence, and (iii) a concluding paragraph that summarises the argument and suggests a possible solution.
Answer Options
A.
Introduction: Thesis - While social media can be a distraction, it does not significantly affect teenage mental health compared to academic pressures.
Body Paragraph 1: Main point - Academic workload is the main stressor. Evidence - Survey shows 70% of teens cite school as primary anxiety source.
Body Paragraph 2: Main point - Family dynamics outweigh online influences. Evidence - Interviews reveal parental conflict correlates with depression.
Body Paragraph 3: Main point - Extracurricular activities provide stress relief. Evidence - Participation in sports reduces reported anxiety.
Conclusion: Restate thesis, summarize alternative stressors, recommend balancing school and activities.
Correct Answer
B.
Introduction: Thesis - While social media connects teenagers worldwide, its excessive use adversely affects their mental health by increasing anxiety, fostering unrealistic comparisons, and disrupting sleep patterns.
Body Paragraph 1: Main point - Anxiety and depression increase with high social‑media use. Evidence - Recent study shows teenagers who spend >3 hours daily are 30% more likely to report depressive symptoms.
Body Paragraph 2: Main point - Constant exposure to curated images leads to harmful social comparison. Evidence - Survey indicates 65% of teens feel inadequate after scrolling.
Body Paragraph 3: Main point - Late‑night scrolling disrupts sleep patterns. Evidence - Research finds blue‑light exposure reduces melatonin, causing average sleep loss of 1.5 hours.
Conclusion: Restate thesis, summarise three impacts, and suggest solution - schools should incorporate digital‑wellness programmes and enforce reasonable daily usage limits.
C.
Introduction: Thesis - Social media offers benefits for teenage socialization, but its impact on mental health is minimal and can be managed with self‑regulation.
Body Paragraph 1: Main point - Social media enhances communication skills. Evidence - Survey shows 80% of teens report improved ability to stay in touch.
Body Paragraph 2: Main point - Platforms provide educational resources. Evidence - Data indicates 70% of teens use social media for schoolwork.
Body Paragraph 3: Main point - Online communities foster support networks. Evidence - Study finds 60% of teens receive emotional support online.
Conclusion: Restate thesis, summarize benefits, suggest solution - encourage continued use with parental oversight.
D.
Introduction: Thesis - The primary concern of social media is its role in spreading misinformation, not its effect on teen mental health.
Body Paragraph 1: Main point - Fake news leads to confusion among adolescents. Evidence - Research shows 55% of teens share unverified content.
Body Paragraph 2: Main point - Cyberbullying is a separate issue unrelated to mental health. Evidence - Reports indicate bullying incidents are decreasing.
Body Paragraph 3: Main point - Advertising influences consumer behavior. Evidence - Studies reveal teens spend more on branded products.
Conclusion: Restate thesis, summarize non‑mental‑health impacts, propose stricter content moderation.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Introduction: Thesis - While social media connects teenagers worldwide, its excessive use adversely affects their mental health by increasing anxiety, fostering unrealistic comparisons, and disrupting sleep patterns.
Body Paragraph 1: Main point - Anxiety and depression increase with high social‑media use. Evidence - Recent study shows teenagers who spend >3 hours daily are 30% more likely to report depressive symptoms.
Body Paragraph 2: Main point - Constant exposure to curated images leads to harmful social comparison. Evidence - Survey indicates 65% of teens feel inadequate after scrolling.
Body Paragraph 3: Main point - Late‑night scrolling disrupts sleep patterns. Evidence - Research finds blue‑light exposure reduces melatonin, causing average sleep loss of 1.5 hours.
Conclusion: Restate thesis, summarise three impacts, and suggest solution - schools should incorporate digital‑wellness programmes and enforce reasonable daily usage limits.
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2017
English Language
Question 49.
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2017
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