ECAT - Practice Test - English - Reading Comprehension Quiz

61. Read the passage: "Social media has revolutionized communication, enabling instant global connectivity. It allows people to share ideas, build communities, and access information. However, it also has downsides, including the spread of misinformation, cyberbullying, and negative effects on mental health. The impact of social media depends largely on how it is used. Promoting digital literacy and responsible use can help mitigate these risks." What is the main idea?

Positive and negative aspects of social media
Only positive aspects
Only negative aspects
History of social media

62. What positive aspect of social media is mentioned?

Instant global connectivity
Slower communication
Isolation
Only local connections

63. What negative aspect of social media is mentioned?

Misinformation
Accurate information
Educational content
Entertainment

64. What is a risk associated with social media?

Cyberbullying
Increased kindness
No bullying
Better relationships

65. What solution does the passage suggest?

Digital literacy
Banning social media
Ignoring risks
No action

66. What effect on mental health is mentioned?

Negative effects on mental health
Positive effects on mental health
No effect
Better physical health

67. What does "revolutionized" mean?

Dramatically changed
Slightly changed
Remained the same
Declined

68. What positive action is possible with social media?

Build communities
Destroy communities
Isolate people
No connection

69. What does the passage emphasize?

Responsible use
Unrestricted use
No guidelines
Avoidance

70. What is the author's tone?

Balanced and cautionary
Overly optimistic
Overly pessimistic
Indifferent