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The digital age has supposedly shortened our attention spans. Microsoft's 2015 study claimed the average human attention span decreased from 12 seconds in 2000 to 8 seconds by 2013—shorter than a goldfish. This sparked alarm among educators concerned about students' focus on complex tasks. Many blame smartphones and social media platforms that bombard users with rapid content and notifications that interrupt concentration and promote passive information consumption.

However, several experts dispute these claims with counterarguments based on research. Dr. Gemma Briggs contends that measuring attention as a consistent metric is flawed since attention is contextual rather than fixed. Complaints about declining attention spans existed before digital technology. Similar concerns emerged with the introduction of radio and television throughout the twentieth century. Each generation tends to believe subsequent ones are less focused, reflecting persistent generational biases rather than actual cognitive changes.

Young people today may be adapting differently to our information-rich environment. They often demonstrate remarkable abilities to multitask and process information quickly across multiple platforms. Additionally, research shows that when content is personally relevant or stimulating, people of all ages maintain focus. The issue might not be diminished capacity but rather more selective attention in response to overwhelming information—an evolution in cognitive patterns rather than deterioration of fundamental mental capabilities.

The debate reflects concerns about technology's impact on cognition and intellectual development. Digital natives may be developing ways of processing information that older generations don't recognize. While digital distractions present challenges for education and workplace productivity, they don't necessarily indicate cognitive decline. Are we witnessing genuine attention deterioration or transformation in how humans engage with an increasingly complex information landscape shaped by technology?

Question 23: Which of the following factors affecting attention span is NOT MENTIONED in the passage?

A. Social media usage

B. Sleep deprivation

C. Digital distractions

D. Multitasking capabilities

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

A. initiated                                        B. triggered                                        C. extinguished                                D. provoked

Question 25: The word “reflecting” in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by _________.

A. revealing                                        B. considering                                C. analyzing                                        D. debating

Question 26: The word “They” in paragraph 3 refers to _________.

A. experts                                B. educators                        C. digital platforms                        D. young people today

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

A. The argument suggests technology has primarily positive effects on brain function and learning capabilities.

B. The controversy centers on whether attention spans have actually decreased among younger generations.

C. The discussion reveals anxieties regarding how technological tools affect thinking processes and mental growth.

D. The discourse examines how education systems should adapt to cognitive changes caused by technology.

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

A. The average attention span decreased to 12 seconds by 2013 according to Microsoft's research findings.

B. Research indicates that relevant content helps people of all ages maintain strong focus on tasks.

C. Dr. Gemma Briggs argues that attention should be measured as a consistent and fixed metric.

D. Concerns about declining attention spans first appeared with the advent of digital technology.

Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer mention the challenge to the idea that attention spans are measurably decreasing?

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

Question 30: In which paragraph does the writer mention a balanced perspective on attention span changes?

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

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