Read the following passage about The Growing Threat of Medical Deepfakes and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate t...

Read the following passage about The Growing Threat of Medical Deepfakes 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 23 to 30.

A recent investigation by Full Fact, a fact-checking organization, has revealed a disturbing trend involving artificial intelligence technology. Hundreds of fabricated videos featuring genuine physicians have appeared across social media platforms, including TikTok, Facebook, X, and YouTube. These deceptive recordings manipulate authentic footage of respected healthcare professionals, altering their facial expressions and voices to make them appear to endorse unverified nutritional products from Wellness Nest, an American supplement manufacturer targeting primarily menopausal women.

The victims of this digital fraud include prominent figures such as Professor David Taylor-Robinson from Liverpool University and Duncan Selbie, formerly of Public Health England. Their likenesses were exploited without permission in numerous fraudulent recordings, some containing inappropriate language or discriminatory remarks. These sophisticated forgeries demonstrate how advanced technology can damage professional reputations while spreading dangerous medical misinformation. The perpetrators specifically chose well-known experts to lend credibility to their false claims about probiotics and Himalayan minerals.

Wellness Nest has denied involvement in creating or distributing these synthetic videos, attributing them to unauthorized marketers operating independently. Despite receiving complaints, social media companies showed sluggish response times, with TikTok taking several weeks to remove flagged content. This delayed action highlights the inadequate moderation systems currently protecting users from harmful, fabricated materials. Platform administrators seem overwhelmed by the volume and sophistication of modern digital deception techniques.

Health officials and lawmakers are demanding stricter regulations governing artificial content creation and stronger penalties for identity theft. They argue that impersonating medical practitioners offline would result in criminal prosecution, yet online perpetrators often escape consequences. Experts emphasize promoting verified clinical resources while establishing robust authentication systems. This crisis demonstrates urgent needs for comprehensive legislation addressing emerging technological threats to public health information integrity.

https://www.theguardian.com/al

Question 23: According to the passage, all of the following platforms hosted deepfake videos EXCEPT _________.

A. Instagram

B. TikTok

C. Facebook

D. X

Question 24: The word “endorse” in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _________.

A. promote                                        B. advocate                                C. condemn                                        D. maintain

Question 25: The word “their” in paragraph 2 refers to _________.

A. well-known experts

B. Professor David Taylor-Robinson and Duncan Selbie

C. the victims

D. the perpetrators

Question 26: The word “sluggish” in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by _________.

A. immediate                                B. responsive                        C. tardy                                                D. efficient

Question 27: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

A. Physical impersonation of doctors leads to legal charges, while digital fraudsters frequently avoid punishment for similar crimes.

B. Medical professionals face prosecution for offline misconduct, whereas online imposters rarely receive penalties for their deceptive practices.

C. Criminal charges apply to those who pretend to be doctors offline, but internet regulations protect digital perpetrators.

D. Offline medical fraud results in serious legal action, though online platforms prevent authorities from prosecuting digital criminals.

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

A. Wellness Nest admitted creating the fraudulent videos to promote their nutritional supplement products effectively.

B. Social media platforms immediately removed all fabricated videos within hours of receiving official complaints.

C. The fake videos exclusively targeted elderly men suffering from various chronic cardiovascular health conditions.

D. TikTok required several weeks to remove flagged content despite receiving complaints about fraudulent videos.

Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer mention what made the forgeries particularly harmful?

A. Paragraph 1                                B. Paragraph 4                                C. Paragraph 2                                D. Paragraph 3

Question 30: In which paragraph does the writer mention what experts emphasize as important alongside establishing authentication systems?

A. Paragraph 4                                B. Paragraph 3                                C. Paragraph 2                                D. Paragraph 1