ANSWER SHEET
SECTION 1 (Questions 1-1)
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1. READING CRITICALLY (20 minutes)
The researchers had multiple theories as to why this apparent drop in empathy might by occurring. One researcher, Edward O'Brien, pointed to the possibility that social media might be having an effect. "The ease of having friends online might make people more likely to just tune out when they don't feel like responding others' problems, a behavior that could carry over online." O'Brien also suggested that "college students today may be so busy worrying about themselves and their own issues, they don't have time to spend empathizing with others.
Another culprit from O'Brien's point of view was students' "over-inflated expectations of success, borne of celebrity" "reality shows." College students who see themselves engaged in a no-holds-barred fight for the most exciting jobs available-which is the theme of numerous reality shows-are unlikely to spend much time thinking about others, except to figure out how they can beat out those others in their pursuit of success.
What do you think the author would like readers to do after they read this excerpt?
2. ESSAY WRITING (40 minutes)
Most of the big cities in Vietnam are facing waste treatment problems. What can be done to lower the amount of household waste production.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge
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