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

Read the following passage 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 6 to 12.

        Smartphones have reshaped how people work, socialize, and access services around the world. Pocket-sized computers put photography, maps, and entire libraries within reach of billions. App ecosystems create new jobs and industries overnight, (6) _______. Affordable hardware and expanding networks let small businesses reach customers they could never contact before. Mobile payments, delivery apps, and remote customer support have changed local commerce, (7) _______. Governments and regulators struggle to keep up as new business models disrupt established rules. Privacy concerns follow widespread tracking and data collection by apps, (8) _______. Tech firms, municipal authorities, and advocacy groups are experimenting with clearer consent frameworks and better default settings. Developers also learn how design choices affect behavior and inclusion, (9) _______. If those lessons spread, smartphones can support both innovation and civic protections. (10) _______.

(Adapted from https://www.vox.com/recode/22686585/iphone-apple-land-of-the-giants-podcast)

Question 6.   A. whereby platform consolidation enables a handful of dominant companies to control global content distribution and establish industry trends

B. as platforms integrate multiple services into unified interfaces, making previously separate functionalities feel seamless and immediately accessible

C. though significant populations in certain countries still lack reliable mobile connectivity and remain offline without consistent network access

D. since consumers frequently upgrade devices annually, pursuing the latest camera technology and features promoted through intensive marketing