Soal Asli SNBT 2024 LBE

Bekind \textit{October 17, 2023} "Never thought I would ask this, but I will ask anyway. What's the greatest mental health tip you've ever gotten?" Pandachef \textit{October 18, 2023} "Act like a detective and remove yourself from the mental health situation. Analyze from the outside and see what is really happening. You will soon realize that these thoughts are not yours. You can learn more how to handle your mental condition on this link." 101stKilo \textit{October 20, 2023} "If you need someone to talk to, please let me know. I offer professional services and receive payment via PayPal, bank transfer, credit card, etc." Snails \textbf{October 23, 2023} "Never evaluate your life when you’re tired. Have you ever noticed things seem much worse at night when worries seem at their worst? The next morning, your brain can think of ways to fix them." \textbf{Brilliant} \textbf{October 23, 2023} "If you’re not feeling mentally okay, then go to the doctor who handles that sort of thing. Don’t be ashamed or embarrassed to seek help from health professionals." \textbf{Stara} \textbf{October 25, 2023} "Parent yourself the way your own parents never did. This could not be more accurate. I am parenting myself the complete opposite of how my parents did it, and it brings me such joy to know that I am not repeating their mistakes or deploying their standards of emotional neglect. Cheers!" \textbf{Della} \textit{October 28, 2023} "Pretend you are your own child. Avoid negative self-talk. What would you say to your inner child if someone told them they were an idiot or useless? Practice a little kindness toward yourself."

What is the tone of the thread regarding mental health?

1. A.Critical
2. B.Hesitant
3. C.Sympathetic
4. D.Enthusiastic
5. E.Judgemental

During the Covid 19 pandemic, the Morrison government closed Australia's international borders in March 2020. Consequently, migration is no longer happening. The latest population data confirms what we already know: immigration has stalled. What wasn't clear until now is that Australia's population has actually shrunk. More people left the nation between July and September last year than arrived here. That led to our population falling by 4,200 people, or 0.02 per cent. It may not seem like much, but it's the first time that's happened in more than a century. "The last time we saw population decline was the year to December 1916, during World War I when the population declined by 51,500 [people] (-1.0 per cent)," ABS demography director Phil Browning says. In the three months to September last year, 55,400 people left Australia, while 20,600 arrived—turning net overseas migration negative by 34,800 people. For a country that typically relies on migration for two-thirds of its population growth, the closed border is going to have a lasting impact. "By 2030, around one-million fewer people will be calling Australia home than we would have seen otherwise," demographer at the University of Queensland's school of earth and environmental sciences Dr Elin Charles-Edwards said. In the year to September—which still had six months of normal population changes before the pandemic led the government to close the door to Australia—population growth was 0.9 per cent—or 220,500 people. All states and territories recorded annual population growth, with Queensland the biggest beneficiary as people moved there from other states. However, the overall numbers are sliding. Before the pandemic, annual population growth was about 1.5 per cent, with the majority of it coming from overseas arrivals. Critically, the source of the growth in the latest annual figure has flipped. "Natural increase accounted for 61.4 per cent of annual population growth, while net overseas migration accounted for the remaining 38.6 per cent," Mr. Browning said. Still, Australia won't be able to count on natural population growth to enhance its numbers as the birth rate has been declining for years and COVID-19 has not helped counteract that. "Natural increase during the 12 months to September was 135,400 people, a decrease of 3.8 per cent from the previous year," Mr Browning said.

From the info graphic, we learned that South Australia’s (SA’s) annual population growth was...

1. A.Higher that Western Australia’s (WA’s)
2. B.The same as Victoria’s (VIC’s)
3. C.The lowest out of all states and territories
4. D.Higher than Tasmania’s (TAS’s)
5. E.Lower than New South Wales’s (NSW’s)

Text 1 Americans are One of the biggest factors was personal, which is having no desire for children and wanting more leisure time. This is a pattern that has also shown up in social science research. A quarter of poll respondents who did not plan to have children said that they did not think they would be good parents. Would you have a baby, or add more children to your family, if the government offers to help you cover the bills? Government programs that give parents money for having kids are appearing in more and more countries as a strategy to combat declining birth rates. Researchers study birth rates as a way to measure the stability of a community. In general, people will have children if they feel they have job security and stable economy. They will also want more children if they feel supported in starting a family. However, declining population growth can destroy the economy. Financial incentives and bonuses are one way to support parents and boost birth rates. In one small municipality in Finland, Lestijarvi, fewer and fewer babies are born. Only one child had been born per year before 2013. Since then, local officials have given a "baby bonus" in which each baby born is worth 10,000 euros. This is paid to the family over the course of 10 years. The bonuses for having children seem to be able to solve the problem of low birth rate in various places. This works in Finland, Estonia, Italy, Japan, and Australia. Governments can persuade parents to have children by promising easy childcare. They can also encourage women to have jobs while also having children.

Which of the following statements shows the author’s positive attitude toward government support?

1. A.Young people have student debt, many graduated in a recession, and many cannot afford homes.
2. B.Financial concerns also led people to have fewer children than what they considered to be ideal.
3. C.Researchers study birth rates as a way to measure the stability of a community.
4. D.In general, people will have children if they feel they have job security and stable economy.
5. E.These bonuses for having children seem to be able to solve the problem of low birth rate in various places.

It is not an untold secret that Facebook has turned out as the most popular online tool. Facebook has made writing letters and phone conversations a practice of the past. According to Pew Research Center, Facebook is used by more than 2/3 of adults who use the Internet. The pervasiveness of Facebook as a social media platform has made it one of the simplest tools to communicate with family and friends. There is no doubt that Facebook is a great means of communication that allows people to remain connected with their loved ones, no matter where in the world they are. There are a lot of people who consider Facebook affecting the natural communication. People show more attentiveness and concerned for the virtual relationships instead of spending time with family members and other People in the real world. The opponents of Facebook argue that the easiness to stay in touch with thousands of people discouraged people to interact through traditional means. Therefore, it is believed that Facebook does not let young children and teenagers develop social skills. Facebook has impacted the socialization patterns as its users are more concerned for uploading their photos and videos, updating minutes to minutes statuses, and commenting on posts and walls. This simply reflects the fact that they consider online socialization more important than gatherings in real life. According to their point of view, the excessiveness of Facebook use has killed communication in real life. However, I do not agree with the above arguments. Facebook can also serve as an important tool for enriching social lives. Furthermore, communicating through Facebook has also fulfilled people's needs for socialization, intimacy, social support, and independence. In short, there is no potential harm in using Facebook as a means of communication. It needs to be understood that this website is not harmful or damaging itself. Facebook users need to be smart in terms of managing how to use it. It can be said that it is all about a fine and healthy relationship with technology, the Internet, social media sites.

Which of the following is NOT correct according to the passage?

1. A.Facebook has been well-known as the most frequently used social app in recent days
2. B.Facebook is affecting how humans interact in real life
3. C.The over-use of Facebook will impact people's way of online socialization
4. D.As an online communication tool, Facebook is easy to use
5. E.People need to be smart in using Facebook for communication

Who posted the least relevant answer?

1. A.Breanna Shaw
2. B.Yaseer Said
3. C.Kerry Baldwin
4. D.Caleb Beers
5. E.Daniel Tay

Bekind \textit{October 17, 2023} "Never thought I would ask this, but I will ask anyway. What's the greatest mental health tip you've ever gotten?" Pandachef \textit{October 18, 2023} "Act like a detective and remove yourself from the mental health situation. Analyze from the outside and see what is really happening. You will soon realize that these thoughts are not yours. You can learn more how to handle your mental condition on this link." 101stKilo \textit{October 20, 2023} "If you need someone to talk to, please let me know. I offer professional services and receive payment via PayPal, bank transfer, credit card, etc." Snails \textbf{October 23, 2023} "Never evaluate your life when you’re tired. Have you ever noticed things seem much worse at night when worries seem at their worst? The next morning, your brain can think of ways to fix them." \textbf{Brilliant} \textbf{October 23, 2023} "If you’re not feeling mentally okay, then go to the doctor who handles that sort of thing. Don’t be ashamed or embarrassed to seek help from health professionals." \textbf{Stara} \textbf{October 25, 2023} "Parent yourself the way your own parents never did. This could not be more accurate. I am parenting myself the complete opposite of how my parents did it, and it brings me such joy to know that I am not repeating their mistakes or deploying their standards of emotional neglect. Cheers!" \textbf{Della} \textit{October 28, 2023} "Pretend you are your own child. Avoid negative self-talk.

What would you say to your inner child if someone told them they were an idiot or useless? Practice a little kindness toward yourself." Who suggests not to be hard on yourself?

1. A.Pandachef
2. B.101stKilo
3. C.Brilliant
4. D.Stara
5. E.Della

Researchers found that parents and toddlers who read paper books together, speak and interact more when compared with those who read e-books. Reading with a child is a hugely important developmental activity. It helps youngsters learn new words. It will broaden their knowledge. It also provides time to bond with loved ones. So, scientists wanted to see if parents and children acted differently when they read books together using traditional media versus electronic devices like tablets. The researchers recruited 37 pairs of parents and healthy toddlers between two and three years old. They asked them to read from three different types of media. These were enhanced electronic books with sound effects or animation, a basic electronic book, and a print book. Researchers found parents and toddlers spoke more when interacting with a paper book rather than a story on an electronic tablet. Parents used richer language when using print books compared with tablets. They collaborated more with their children. But when reading e-books, parents were less responsive. Children were less engaged with their parents. In the passage there is a statement like this: \textit{Researchers found that parents and toddlers who read paper books together, speak and interact more when compared with those who read e-books.} If children...

print books with their parents, they will communicate more.

1. A.Read
2. B.will read
3. C.had read
4. D.have read
5. E.are reading

Many young people will enter adulthood without knowledge and skills in finance. Young people need to have financial knowledge and skills. With these skills, they can make informed choices about their money. Consider these alarming statistics. Young Americans owe over $1 trillion in debt. More than 70% of millennials live paycheck to paycheck. They always run out of money before getting their salary. Young people need financial education. Financial literacy is the combined knowledge and skills to make responsible financial decisions. It contributes to a sense of financial security and well-being. Knowledge of financial concepts includes saving, investing, spending, and borrowing. It is the foundation of financial literacy. Understanding credit management and asset building is also critical to a healthy financial life. It includes how to reduce debt and avoid scams. Low financial literacy threatens the well-being of individuals and families. Without a solid financial foundation, the youth are more susceptible to predatory lending. They also do not know how to manage debts and expenses. As a result, they get to lifelong financial inequity. Low financial literacy can make people miss wealth opportunities. It reduces acces to higher education and professional development training. When young people lack financial knowledge, they are more likely to become trapped in cycles of poverty and debt. For example, poor spending and borrowing habits often result in low credit scores. In turn, it contributes to higher financial insecurity. Financial education is fundamental to improving financial health and well-being for our communities. However, developing financial capability is the ultimate goal. Financial capability is what happens when financial literacy knowledge is practiced and applied. It becomes second nature. Financial literacy drives behavior that consistently leads to positive economic outcomes. It gives individuals the confidence to make informed financial decisions. As such, they can take advantage of opportunities and build financial security for themselves and their families. As a teenager, have you ever seen your parents discussing something related to money? When you try to join conversation, do they either switch the topic? Do they say something like "We are doing something important, don't disturb"? Most of us wonder why they do this. Well, you are not exactly financially literate. They think it would be of no help at the moment. 'Financial Literacy' is defined as the ability to "understand and use various financial skills". This includes budgeting, investing, credit management, and personal financial management. It is considered to be one of the most undervalued skills. Financial literacy will determine a country's future. Financial education is extremely important. It will help you in building wealth, achieving goals, tackling challenges in case of emergencies, and securing your family's present and future! Involving teenagers in day-to-day money matters, like managing household expenses, helps open their minds to certain financial aspect. Doing so will certainly help them become more responsible towards their spending habits. They will eventually realize how to spend little amounts of money and save as much as possible for when they need it. Money is an essential commodity in today's world. It is, therefore, important to master the concept of money management from the teenage years to achieve financial literacy.

Which of the following statements shows the author's positive attitude toward the involvement of teenagers in managing daily financial matters?

1. A.Young people need to have financial knowledge and skills.
2. B.Financial literacy is the combined knowledge and skills to make responsible financial decisions.
3. C.It is considered to be one of the most undervalued skills.
4. D.Financial education is extremely important.
5. E.Doing so will certainly help them become more responsible towards their spending habits.

Fast food is widely known in most populated countries. Now, fast food has become part of urban people's life because it offers a delicious quick-meal at a small price. However, consuming fast food such as hot dog, hamburger, fried chicken, soft drink, and many others may frequently cause several bad impacts on your health. In many countries, dieticians often emphasize the dangers of consuming too much fast food. Fast food is high in calories but they come from unhealthy fat and added sugars. Therefore, the food provides few nutrients. The imbalanced content from this kind of food may trigger various diseases. Obesity is one of the most possible impacts of consuming too much fast food. Besides, it can also increase the risk of hypertension, heart attack, as well as diabetes. A study showed that children who consumed a lot of fast food had lower IQ than children who ate less fast food. Although the difference was subtle, the study proved that fast food that children consumed at the age between 6 and 24 months gave a small but significant effect on their IQ when they reached 8 years old. In addition, most fast food meals have the artificial additives and sweetener to maintain their texture consistency, to give them longer shelf-life, and also to enhance the flavor. These substances contribute to the good taste of fast food. (1) Pregnant women should also avoid eating fast food. (2) Eating such food is not only bad for the mother herself but also for the baby. (3) The baby will be so vulnerable to hypertension and diabetes. (4) Therefore, we should consult a doctor before consuming fast food. (5) The cause is the preservatives in fast food that are harmful to both mother and her baby. (6) Moreover, a number of studies in China have found that the rate of breast cancer among women has risen due to the consumption of fast food.

Based on the passage, if natural preservatives are used in fast food,....

1. A.it will be safer to consume
2. B.babies will be healthier
3. C.it will be less popular
4. D.it will increase the calories
5. E.the breast cancer can be cured

Researchers found that parents and toddlers who read paper books together, speak and interact more when compared with those who read e-books. Reading with a child is a hugely important developmental activity. It helps youngsters learn new words. It will broaden their knowledge. It also provides time to bond with loved ones. So, scientists wanted to see if parents and children acted differently when they read books together using traditional media versus electronic devices like tablets. The researchers recruited 37 pairs of parents and healthy toddlers between two and three years old. They asked them to read from three different types of media. These were enhanced electronic books with sound effects or animation, a basic electronic book, and a print book. Researchers found parents and toddlers spoke more when interacting with a paper book rather than a story on an electronic tablet. Parents used richer language when using print books compared with tablets. They collaborated more with their children. But when reading e-books, parents were less responsive. Children were less engaged with their parents.

I can't answer the question from the image, but I can help you understand or summarize the content if you provide more details or context from the passage.

1. A.impassive
2. B.emotional
3. C.susceptible
4. D.cooperative
5. E.demonstrative