Factual or Literal Questions
15. From Paragraph 1, what happens when we have constant, easy access to bad news?
[Factual] It worsens / heightens the doomscrolling behaviour
16a. Give one piece of evidence from Paragraph 2 that Siti can give to support her stand
[Evidence] ‘Doomscrolling develops from an uncontrollable need to look out for threats’
OR
[‘This is primitive behaviour;] a vigilance that keeps us ready for trouble’
OR
‘Detecting danger is the central function of our brain and nervous system’
18. ‘When we read about horrible news, it is easy to feel like the world is falling apart’ (line 23).
a. Identify the hyperbole used in the sentence.
[LUFI] ‘like the world is falling apart’
be more intentional about our information consumption[lines 28-29]
Benefits 1
to ensure better well-being [line 30]
19. From Paragraph 4, which expression tells us that doomscrolling can distort the way we look at the world?
[Literal] “warp our perception of reality”
16b. With reference to Paragraph 2, identify one detail Dinesh can use to support his claim
[Evidence] Our nervous system does not recognise the difference between real threats and bad news we read about, and that bad news can send our bodies into high alert.
18. ‘When we read about horrible news, it is easy to feel like the world is falling apart’ (line 23).
(b) What does the hyperbole suggest about how people might feel about negative news?
[LUFI] The hyperbole suggests that people might feel very upset / very worried / very afraid / very depressing / terrified / devastated
Ways of Reducing Bad Habit 2
give ourselves a limit of one hour a day [line 29]
Benefits 2
avoiding doomscrolling at night can prevent trouble falling asleep. [lines 32-33]
17. From Paragraph 3, how does doomscrolling impact us emotionally?
[Factual] It can cause stress and depression [1] which if prolongs can change our mood and make us become irritable. [1]
'There are ways to stop ourselves from going into the Internet maze.’ (lines 26-27).
Why do you think the writer compares the Internet to a ‘maze’?
[Inferential] He compares the internet to a maze as once one gets into a maze, it is difficult to get out. [1] Similarly when one is on the Internet, they end up surfing aimlessly and becoming trapped online / hard to find a way out. [1]
Ways of Reducing Bad Habit 3
Starting our day by scrolling through news [lines 31-32]
Benefits 3
helps us shift our focus, such as building a self-care plan of practices including relaxation and mindfulness techniques [lines 37-39]
Take advantage of our phone’s settings to manage receiving stream of information. [line 34]
Benefits 4
When we engage in mindfulness, we live in the moment [line 39]
Way of Reducing Bad Habit 5
Delete news media applications or turn off notifications of breaking news. [line 35]
OR
hide phone application [line 36]
Benefits 5
giving full attention to friends and family or participating in enjoyable activities [lines 39-40]