kept us alive in the past and this is reflected in the news we consume. [III] In addition because people now use smartphones to record events live, the news we see has become far more graphic and shocking Recent studies have shown that our news habits have disadvantages for our physical and emotional health. In one survey, over 50 percent of Americans reported that the news caused them stress and anxiety. often causing tiredness or poor sleep. Research by psychology expert Graham Davey has also proved that watching terrible or sad news on TV can worsen people's moods and make them worry more about their own lives. Exposure to this ever-increasing bad news can take a toll on our positivity and affect our health. While it is true that staying aware and informed is not a bad thing,we should not forget that we have a choice, not only about how much news we consume, but equally importantly about the kind of news we want to see. (Adapted from English Workbook12-English Discovery) Question 31. The word limited in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __ A. infinite C. reliable B. restricted Question 32. Where in paragraph 3 does the following sentence best fit? There is a concept known as "negativity bias". D. harmonious B [III C. [III] D. [IV] A. [1] Question 33. Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 3? A. The news focuses mostly on positive events, which helps people feel better. B. Humans tend to pay more attention to negative news because it has helped us survive in the past. C. News reports today are less shocking and more focused on personal stories. D. The news today is about entertaining content rather than alarming or frightening events. Question 34. The word them in paragraph 4 refers to __ A.people B. moods C. news D. lives Question 35. The phrase take a toll on in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by __ B. cause harm to A. pay attention to D. lend support to C. bring benefits to Question 36. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the effects that news can have on humans according to recent studies? A. worry B. tiredness C. sadness D. poor sleep Question 37. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Watching negative news regularly has no real impact on people's mental or physical health. B. We can control both the amount and type of news we consume, which helps reduce its harmful effects. C. The news today focuses mainly on positive stories that make people feel less stressed and more relaxed. D. News consumption has decreased because many people no longer find it relevant or interesting to keep up with. Question 38. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 5? A. We should stop watching the news entirely to avoid its harmful effects. B. The news should be controlled by the government to limit negative impacts. Question 39. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A. The rise of 24-hour news channels has led to a significant increase in news consumption. B. People are generally more interested in positive news stories than negative ones. C. Exposure to bad news has no noticeable impact on people's mental or physical health. D. Modern technology has made it more difficult for people to avoid news altogether. Question 40. Which of the following best summarizes the passage? A. People are generally unaffected by the news and it has no significant impact on their emotional or physical well-being. B. Watching the news can harm our well-being, and it's better to stop watching it altogether to protect our health. C. Negative news contributes to stress and anxiety, but the problem lies in how it's presented, not the news itself. D. Staying informed is important, but excessive negative news can harm our health, so we must choose carefully.