PART C: READING COMPREHENSION (20 MARKS)

QUESTION 1(a) (4 marks):

Provide a word or a phrase that is synonymous with each of the following words as used in
the passage.
mouth-watering (line 3) Drool / delicious / scrumptious / appealing / tempting / tasty 0
niche (line 15) job / field / area 0
Bizarre (line 19) Unique / extraordinary / weird / strange 1
glamorise (line 36) To make something appear more attractive / glorify / 0
promote / popularize / publicise

QUESTION 1(b) (1 mark):

State two (2) ways how ASMRtists can earn profitable full-time incomes from YouTube.
1) How ASMRtists can earn profitable full-time incomes from YouTube through 0.5
advertisements.

2) Other than that, ASMRtists can earn full-time incomes from YouTube by video views. / 0.5
brand deals

QUESTION 1(c) (1 mark):

What is the main idea for Paragraph III? Your own words
Bizarre ASMR eating footage is said to trigger a physical sensation that some viewer may 0
feel weird yet deeply soothing.
Although watching ASMR food videos creates a weird feeling , it can provide a relaxing
and

QUESTION 1(d) (2 marks):

List two (2) negative impacts of ASMR food videos on the eating habits of the video creators
and viewers.
1) Overcomes binge-eating behaviors / Portion sizes that are considerably bigger than the 0
suggested healthy portion

2) Can lead to heart disease and type 2 diabetes / Eating a huge amount of food / food 0
tend to be calorie dense

QUESTION 1(e) (2 marks):

Explain the meaning of the statement below.
"Therefore, any positive aspects linked to ASMR videos are far outweighed by the negatives
of watching and creating them" (lines 39-41).
Advantages watching and creating ASMR videos are less than to the bad impact in viewer
and video creator related to ASMR. / even though there are benefits of ASMR videos , but
the disadvantages are greater

QUESTION 2(a) (4 marks):

Indicate whether each statement below is a Fact (F) or an Opinion (O).
1. Dr. Emma Gray, who is an ASMR psychologist said, "The brain regions that 1
are activated have been shown to be similar to those during social bonding F
experiences" (lines 20-22)

2. As a result, ASMR triggers the release of the hormones, such as oxytocin, F 1

sometimes referred to as the 'love' or 'trust' hormone (lines 24-26).

3. For people with eating disorders, watching someone consuming these foods F/O 0
might easily trigger them to overeat (lines 38-39).

4. ASMRtists should include disclaimers about mental and physical health O 1

impacts of excessive eating for vulnerable viewers (lines 53-54).

QUESTION 2(b) (2 marks):

'Although' in line 29 links two (2) ideas. What are they?
1) Others highlight more worrying outcomes. 1
2) Not everyone is a fan of ASMR phenomenon. 0

QUESTION 2(c) (1 mark):

Which of the following best describes the tone of the article? Highlight the correct answer.
1) Judgemental
2) Serious
3) Humorous
1
4) Pessimistic

QUESTION 2(d) (1 mark):

What is the main purpose of this article? Highlight the correct answer.
1) To instruct
2) To entertain
3) To persuade
1
4) To educate

QUESTION 2(e) (2 marks):

In your opinion, suggest how viewers can control excessive viewing of ASMR food videos.
Explain your answer.
Just viewing pf ASMR food videos when you feel bored.

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