Question 27: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4? A. Growing sequen...

Question 39: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A.  Evolutionary survival mechanisms have become obsolete in modern digital environments requiring complete elimination.

B.  Platform algorithms inadvertently create rage bait through unintended consequences of user preference optimization.

C.  Individuals exposed to rage bait will inevitably lose all capacity for empathy toward opposing viewpoints.

D.  Successfully managing rage bait consumption demands multiple coordinated strategies rather than single-solution approaches.

Read the following passage about the The Psychology Behind Digital Outrage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40.

In today's hyperconnected world, "rage bait"—deliberately provocative content engineered to trigger emotional responses—has become increasingly pervasive across social platforms. Psychologist Bethany Teachman reveals why individuals go down a rabbit hole of inflammatory posts despite recognizing the manipulation. [I] Our neurological architecture inherently prioritizes threatening stimuli as evolutionary survival mechanisms. This predisposition intensifies within overwhelming information ecosystems, where attention becomes currency, and outrage generates revenue through algorithmic amplification systems designed to maximize user engagement metrics.

Anger transcends mere emotional discomfort; it signals perceived injustices or obstructed objectives, fundamentally differing from withdrawal-inducing emotions. [II] This biochemical activation prompts commenting, debating, and sharing behaviors—precisely what platforms monetize. Unlike sadness or fear, which encourage retreat, anger mobilizes confrontational tendencies, making rage-inducing material structurally compatible with engagement-driven algorithms. Consequently, provocative content proliferates exponentially, creating feedback loops where inflammatory posts dominate feeds while nuanced perspectives vanish.

Chronic exposure to such material yields substantial psychological consequences. Perpetual indignation cycles foster sustained stress responses, constrict cognitive flexibility, and distort interpersonal perception patterns. These effects gradually erode empathetic capacity, transforming potential collaborators into adversaries. Individuals experiencing constant triggering develop heightened threat detection, misinterpreting neutral interactions as hostile. [III] This vigilance paradoxically increases vulnerability to manipulation, as emotional exhaustion impairs critical thinking abilities necessary for distinguishing legitimate concerns from manufactured controversies.

Teachman advocates proactive strategies for reclaiming cognitive autonomy. Recognizing emotionally charged framing lacking complexity represents crucial initial awareness. Monitoring repetitive triggering patterns within personalized feeds illuminates algorithmic manipulation tactics. Physical and emotional self-assessment during scrolling sessions provides valuable feedback about consumption impacts. When digital interactions consistently generate frustration or depletion, establishing boundaries becomes essential. [IV] Diversifying information sources, practicing mindfulness techniques—acknowledging feelings without reflexive reactions—and intentionally scheduling offline periods help restore psychological equilibrium and behavioral control.

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Question 31: The phrase “go down a rabbit hole” in paragraph 1 has the closest meaning to _________.

A.  back away from                        B. get sucked into                        C. look down on                        D. break away from

Question 28: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.  Malicious DNA exploits molecular properties to attack computational systems.

B.  Attack method showed consistent success against natural software vulnerabilities.

C.  Implementation faces minimal constraints from biological and digital requirements.

D.  Researchers deliberately introduced vulnerabilities into open-source programs for testing.

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

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Question 1:A. plays down
B.  sums up
C.  breaks down
D.  turns over

Question 5:A. enrolled
B.  which enrolled
C.  had enrolled
D.  was enrolled

Question 6:A. customization 
B.  customary 
C.  custom
D.  customize

Read of the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

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Question 7:A. Despite
B.  However
C.  Although
D.  Whereas

Question 8:A. gossiping
B.  venting
C.  ranting
D.  obsessing

Question 10:A. misinterpret
B.  distort
C.  dismiss
D.  undermine

Question 40: Which of the following best summarsies the passage?

A.  Evolutionary mechanisms make humans vulnerable to rage bait, which platforms exploit for profit, causing psychological harm requiring regulatory intervention.

B.  Social media algorithms accidentally create rage bait through optimization, leading to unintended consequences that users can overcome through awareness.

C.  Rage bait exploits evolutionary survival instincts, enabling platform monetization through engagement, causing psychological damage requiring multiple management strategies.

D.  Digital platforms deliberately engineer inflammatory content to maximize revenue, creating psychological harm that individuals can prevent through mindful consumption.