Assignment

Thursday, September 29th 2022

The following text is for question number 1 - 6

In 2012, Anxiety UK conducted a survey on social media use and its effects on emotions. The survey found
that 53% of participants said social media sites had changed their behavior.
Those who said their lives had been worsened by using social media reported feeling less confident when they
compared their achievements against their friends. Furthermore, the survey revealed that two thirds of participants
reported difficulty relaxing and sleeping after they used the sites, while 55% said they felt "worried or
uncomfortable" when they were unable to log onto their social media accounts. In a more recent study, social
interaction on social media sites, specifically Facebook, may have a negative impact on face-to-face encounters for
individuals who already have high levels of anxiety.
Another concern regarding social media use is cyber bullying. As stated earlier in this feature, the majority of
social networking users are under the age of 30. Most of these are adolescents. According to Enough is Enough
(EIE) - an organization that aims to make Internet use safer for children and families - 95% of teenagers who use
social media have witnessed forms of cyber bullying on social networking sites. In addition, 33% have been
victims of cyber bullying. But Dr. Rauch believes it is not purely the use of social media that is getting out of
control. It is more on our need to be electronically connected at all times. Dr. Rauch further says, “I would
encourage any parent to explore ways to encourage or even mandate 'off' time, not just away from social media
sites, but away from the devices. That is probably good advice for all of us."
Although many studies point to the negative impacts of social media on mental health and well-being, some
researchers say they could have the opposite effect. Social networking sites could be a useful tool in identifying
individuals with mental health issues.
Some studies have suggested that social media use may even improve mental health and well-being. Last year,
Medical News Today reported that Facebook activity may be an indicator of a person's psychological health. It was
found that people who shared fewer pictures on the site communicated less frequently, and had a longer profile and
fewer Facebook friends were more likely to experience social anhedonia. This is the inability to encounter
happiness from activities that are normally enjoyable, such as talking to friends. However, another study suggests
that using social media may even spread happiness.
Overall, it appears that the exact effects of social media on our mental health and well-being remain to be
seen. But one thing is certain; our use of social networking sites is unlikely to fade anytime soon.

1. In which paragraph(s) does the information in paragraph 4 contradict?

A. I only
B. 1 and 2
C. I and 3
D. 2 and 3
E. 1, 2 and 3

2. Which of the following shows the most relevant analogy between social media and mental health
discussed in the passage ?

A. Breakfast and energy

B. Aeroplane and pilot
 C. Weather and feeling
D: House and window
E. Sports and fitness

3. With the last paragraph, the author assumes that …

A. The youngsters using social media will suffer most from mental illnesses
B. People will remain ignorant with the impact of social media use on bealthon.com
C. In spite of its use, social media will always have negative impacts on users
D. Use of social media may impact both positively and negatively on the users
E. Health problems are more likely to appear as the impact of social media use

4. Which paragraph best supports ideas of the undesirable effect of use of social media on youngsters?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5

5. It is implied in paragraph 2 that........

A. More and more people will often use social media
B. Social media users will never care about its impact
C. People will keep communicating using social media
D. We need to be always alert to the impacts of social media
E. Social media will affect users’ mental and social welfare more.

6. Which of the following sentences best restates the information in paragraph?

A. Social media cause both physical and mental impacts on their users
B. Frequent use of social media will result in severe addiction of their users
C. Social media use enhances the users' psychological wellbeing positively
D. People feeling anxious tend to turn into social media to ease their burdens
E. Users of social media might find them useful for improving their happiness

The following text is for questions number 7 – 10

Around half Europe's buildings were built before 1975. Some have architectural values, others less so, but
many hide an ugly reality. According to Emilio Pizzi, at the Politecnico di Milano University, the buildings were
built in a time when energy parameters like efficiency, consumption, and emissions were not a top priority. So,
there was a strong need to transform and update the thermal performances of Europe's architectural heritage. He
added that it is time to innovate new systems, to retrofit these buildings with energy efficiency in mind.
The researchers have developed new insulation materials to make old buildings more energy efficient, in terms
of their facades, wall cavities and interiors. Karim Ghazi Wakili, a physicist with EMPA Research Institute,
showed Euro News three prototypes. The first is insulation material made mainly out of three layers of polyester
fibers. They are supposed to have the highest thermal insulation. The next material has only one layer of polyester
fibers. And it has two textiles on both sides. The third material is the cheapest one. It is made out of a material
called 'perlite: It is thicker because perlite has higher thermal conductivity.
 Gabriele Masera, a building of the Politecnico di Milano University states that the researchers have tested
these materials in a building of the Politecnico di Milano University in Italy. It was built in 1965. The inner walls
of one room were covered with sensors and fitted with the three prototypes of insulation materials. The sensors
measure temperature, humidity and heat flow at three different places; outside the building- that is why we have
sensors installed on the facade - in the cavity walls, and finally on the inner surface of the walls.

Outside sensors also measure radiation and wind speed. This way we are able to see how much heat leaks
from the different materials in building. All the data will help us build a mathematical model that will allow us to
understand how each material reacts to different climatic conditions.

Magnetti Building in Milan, which makes refabricated kits for retrofitting exterior facades, is the kind of
company the research aims at. Insulation materials developed by researchers will be included in some of its kits,
which can be customized.

Director of Operations Marco Predo believes the market is ready for such solutions, provided they come at a
competitive price. In recent years, we have seen data that seems to prove the market for retrofitting facades and
existing buildings is indeed on the rise. So we are quite optimistic indeed about the market prospects for these new
insulation materials.

The researchers hope their new insulation solutions could become an affordable market reality in around four
or five years.

7. Which of the following sentences indicates the author's bias in the passage?
a. Insulation materials will be included in some of the kits.
b. They are supposed to have the highest thermal insulation.
c. The sensors measure temperature, humidity, and heat at three different places.
d. All the data will help us build a mathematical model to understand the material.
e. Some buildings have architectural values, other less so, but many hide an ugly reality.

8. The paragraph following the passage will most likely talk about the ..
A. Costs of insulation solutions
B. Systems of insulation solutions
C. Markets of insulation materials
D. Research of insulation solutions
E. Customers of insulation materials

9. Based on the passage, it can be best summarized that the .........

A. Buildings in Europe lack architectural values
B. Insulation materials are important for old buildings
C. Different materials can protect the heat leaks of the buildings
D. New insulation materials are needed in modern architectures
E. Researchers and architects have worked to preserve the buildings

10. Based on the passage, it can be hypothesized that the more ….

A. Antique a building looks, the more energy it will need
 B. Ancient a building is, the more adaptation will be required
C. Materials used in a building is, the more energy will be used
D. Sensors are installed in a building, the faster the heat will flow
E. Modern the architecture is, the more efficient the energy use will be