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 18 to 22.

        Taking selfies, a cultural phenomenon, (18) ____________. A selfie is a self-portrait taken with a smartphone or camera. This trend has gained immense popularity, especially among younger generations, (19) ____________. The ease of taking and sharing selfies has made them a staple in modern communication.

        Selfies serve various purposes beyond just capturing images. (20) ____________. Additionally, selfies can be a form of self-expression, as individuals often choose specific angles, filters, and settings to convey their mood or personality. This ability to curate one’s image has led to the rise of social media influencers who rely on selfies to connect with their audiences and promote brands.

        However, the selfie trend is not without its criticisms. Constantly judged by others on social media, (21) ____________. Some argue that the obsession with selfies can lead to unrealistic beauty standards and a distorted self-image. (22) ____________.

(Adapted from Frontiers in Psychology)

Question 18:

A. in which the way people capture and share moments has changed

B. transforms the way people capture and share moments

C. which transforms the way people capture and share moments

D. transforming the way people capture and share moments

Question 19:

A. who use selfies to express their identity and showcase their experiences

B. use selfies to express their identity and showcase their experiences

C. express their identity and showcase their experiences through selfies

D. from whom the use of selfies for self-expression and showcasing experiences

Question 20:

A. A visual diary of significant life events is a typical example of many people’s vacations and celebrations

B. Using them to create a visual diary, vacations and celebrations are significant life events for many people

C. Vacations and celebrations lead to the creation of a visual diary of many people’s significant life events

D. Many people use them to create a visual diary of significant life events such as vacations and celebrations

Question 21:

A. inadequacy and low self-esteem may be developed by individuals

B. individuals may develop feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem

C. development of inadequacy and low self-esteem is a direct result

D. feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem can be experienced

Question 22:

A. Moreover, upon focusing on the perfect selfie, real-life experiences may be detracted, causing genuine moments to be overlooked

B. In short, genuine moments are overlooked so that excessive focus on the perfect selfie can’t be detracted from real-life experiences

C. Finally, focusing too much on the perfect selfie, genuine moments may be overlooked and detracted from real-life experiences

D. Lastly, excessive focus on the perfect selfie may detract from real-life experiences, causing genuine moments to be overlooked