Question

The Pressure to Be “Productive”
1. What is the central idea of the passage?
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2 points
A. Social media is the main cause of stress for teenagers.
B. Productivity is essential for long-term academic success.
C. Constant pressure to be productive can negatively affect students’ well-being and learning.
D. Teenagers should avoid extracurricular activities to reduce stress.
2. Which detail from the passage best supports the central idea?
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2 points
A. Social media platforms promote early mornings and packed schedules.
B. Students who prioritize rest tend to perform better academically.
C. Teenagers participate in many extracurricular activities.
D. Schools reward visible achievement.
3. What does the word internalize most nearly mean as used in paragraph 4?
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2 points
A. Ignore
B. Question
C. Accept as true
D. Publicly share
4. How does the author mainly develop the passage?
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2 points
A. By telling a personal story
B. By comparing students from different generations
C. By presenting research and expert opinions
D. By listing rules for reducing stress
5. What is the author’s purpose in the passage?
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2 points
A. To persuade students to stop using social media
B. To explain why productivity is more important than rest
C. To inform readers about the benefits of constant achievement
D. To encourage a balanced view of productivity that includes rest

Answer 1

1. C
2. B
3. C
4. C
5. D