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 or experience in an essay of about 250 words.
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ANSWER SHEET
SECTION 1 (Questions 1-1)
1) 1, READING CRITICALLY
The author most likely wants readers to critically reflect on the various factors contributing to the drop in empathy among college students after reading this passage. The author advises readers to analyze the impact of social media, where online relationships may result in a lack of responsiveness to the issues of others. This begs the question of what role technology plays in our ability to empathize with one another. Furthermore, the reference of students' 'over-inflated expectations of success' as a result of reality programs compels readers to consider societal impacts on young people. The author wants readers to consider how the pursuit of personal success might take away empathy for others. In conclusion, the author wants readers to be aware of the complicated interplay of numerous socioeconomic influences.
2. ESSAY WRITING
In many vietnamese cities, waste management has become an urgent concem. Several methods can be implemented to reduce the rising flood of home garbage creation.
Firstly, raising public awareness is critical, the government should start educational initiatives to educate residents on the necessity of waste reduction. These advertisements could highlight the negative implications of excessive waste, such as environmental damage and public health risks. Sustainable behaviors are more likely to be adopted by a well-informed population. Such awareness programs, for example, have increased recycling and reduced waste in my community.
