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3 c. Our framework quantifies forests and oceans as assets, not expendables. d. By recalibrating fiscal priorities, nations can align prosperity with preservation. e. Accordingly, we request endorsement to pilot this accounting paradigm in transnational assessments. (Adapted from Financial Times, “Profit vs planet: an irreversible tug of war”) A. a – b – c – d – e B. a – d – b – c – e C. a – c – b – d – e D. b – a – d – c – e Question 17. a. Experts warned that the brevity of such posts trivialises complex conditions, misguiding impressionable audiences. b. Social media, once lauded for democratizing dialogue, now disseminates dubious shortcuts for mental health care. c. A Guardian inquiry revealed that more than half of trending TikTok videos contained misinformation. d. This proliferation underscores the need for regulation to safeguard users from harmful digital prescriptions. e. While some clips carry kernels of truth, they dangerously overgeneralise trauma and anxiety into simplistic formulas. (Adapted from The Guardian, “More than half of top 100 mental health TikToks contain misinformation, study finds”) A. e – b – d – a – c B. b – e – a – d – c C. b – c – e – a – d D. d – b – e – a – c Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22. Global food crises are not merely the consequence of poor harvests or disrupted trade routes; they are the manifestation of structural inequalities that intensify as populations expand. In sub-Saharan Africa, for instance, food insecurity has escalated at a pace far exceeding the global average, a reality (18) _______. Whereas some regions have reduced hunger rates through technological innovation and coordinated aid programs, Africa has witnessed the erosion of agricultural productivity due to conflicts and climate volatility. (19) _______. One striking paradox lies in the fact that advances in biotechnology and global connectivity have created the possibility of abundance, yet millions remain unable to afford even the most basic diet. This contradiction, (20) _______. In many African states, agricultural yields remain stagnant, unable to match the accelerating pace of demographic growth. Thus, the projected global decline in undernourishment by 2030 may obscure the regional disparities (21) _______. Ultimately, the future of food security will depend not only on technical capacity but also on political will. Governments and agencies must prioritize resilience, invest in sustainable farming, and ensure equitable access. (22) _______, any aspiration of eradicating hunger globally will remain aspirational rather than achievable. (Adapted from AP News, “UN report reveals alarming rise in Africa’s food insecurity despite global improvements”) Question 18. A. where policy-makers have already devised adequate safeguards B. which has been documented in successive U.N. assessments C. that governments had managed to conceal in earlier reports D. who rarely acknowledged the gravity of the statistics Question 19. A. By contrast, the disproportionate impact on the continent underscores the urgency of reforming international food systems B. So long as, the disproportionate impact on the continent underscores the urgency of reforming international food systems C. Even though, the disproportionate impact on the continent underscores the urgency of reforming international food systems D. Inasmuch as, the disproportionate impact on the continent underscores the urgency of reforming international food systems Question 20. A. what has raised questions of methodological accuracy, exemplifies the uneven distribution of resources in a world of staggering contrasts
4 B. that scholars have described as a cruel irony of globalization, exemplifies the uneven distribution of resources in a world of staggering contrasts C. when regional growth rates coincided with falling mortality levels, exemplifies the uneven distribution of resources in a world of staggering contrasts D. who measured it according to shifting climatic baselines, exemplifies the uneven distribution of resources in a world of staggering contrasts Question 21. A. where subregions were already converging on global benchmarks B. which distort the narrative of progress in misleading ways C. that international agencies will soon rectify through quotas D. whose reliability has been doubted by demographers Question 22. A. Only if such measures are systematically implemented B. Unless economic austerity is drastically expanded C. While leaders continue to disregard international law D. As though demographic projections had no consequences Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30. The phrase “toxic positivity” refers to the cultural tendency to valorize relentless optimism at the expense of acknowledging genuine distress. Its popularity surged in the late 2010s, amplified by social media platforms saturated with exhortations to “stay positive” and “find the silver lining.” While such messages may appear benign, psychologists caution that they often operate as subtle mechanisms of invalidation. They create a pressure to suppress grief, anger, or fear, which paradoxically deepens psychological suffering rather than alleviates it. Clinical experts argue that toxic positivity differs from ordinary encouragement in its insistence on erasing negative emotion altogether. Graham Reynolds, a Columbia University psychologist, notes that this cultural script demands cheerfulness even in moments of loss or crisis, thereby stigmatizing vulnerability. “To deny fear, sadness, or rage in the name of positivity is not resilience; it is repression,” he explains. The effect is cumulative: unacknowledged emotions resurface in disguised forms, contributing to burnout, depression, and fractured relationships. Yet many individuals perpetuate this discourse unknowingly, believing they are offering support. Expressions such as “everything happens for a reason” or “look on the bright side” function less as comfort and more as avoidance of discomfort. In truth, friends may find it more helpful to hear acknowledgment of pain: “That sounds devastating” or “I am here with you.” Susan David of Harvard characterizes this difference as one between emotional suppression and emotional validation, the latter enabling authentic connection. The costs of toxic positivity extend beyond personal relationships. Research published in 2024 by therapist Zoe Wyatt demonstrates that consistent invalidation of emotional experience can corrode mental resilience, undermine coping strategies, and erode communal solidarity. When distress is dismissed rather than engaged, individuals are left isolated, unable to process meaning from hardship. This, in turn, obstructs what psychologists term “sense-making” – the capacity to integrate suffering into one’s narrative as a step toward healing. (Adapted from Washington Post, “Toxic positivity denies real feelings. Here's how to do better”) Question 23. The word benign in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______. A. dangerous B. severe C. harmless D. hostile Question 24. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as an outcome of toxic positivity? A. pressure to hide authentic emotions B. relief from personal anxiety C. amplification via social media D. deepened psychological suffering Question 25. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3? A. Such expressions genuinely bring comfort to people by encouraging them to accept difficulties positively.