Soal Asli SNBT 2025 LBE 28 Mei 2025

Stormy (04-08-2024): Social media can be a tempting distraction. It’s a pretty common experience to want to pick up your phone whenever you can’t focus or need a quick break. But you may find yourself struggling with endless doomscrolling, waiting for messages or comparing yourself to others. How do you disconnect from social media? Dewgong (05-08-2024): This is a great question! I’m going to be honest here and admit that I often fail at disconnecting from social media (predominantly just TikTok). But I am trying harder to set boundaries and give myself a break! Lightning (07-08-2024): I deleted Instagram a few weeks ago and have found a profound impact on my mental health. Since deleting it, I am not constantly comparing myself to others anymore. I can appreciate little things more as I’m not bombarded with information. Infinity (16-08-2024): For me, I am not active on social media, but yes, as you said sometimes we keep scrolling and watching. I noticed I was spending hours of my time scrolling through reels to wind down, only to realize I had wasted my time. Ironman (20-08-2024): Thanks for posting about this! I often find myself doomscrolling social media during the night when I feel like I haven’t found time for myself during the day. It definitely has had impacts on my sleep schedule and I’m not proud of it, but I have been able to reduce the use of social media in the past few months. Golden (28-08-2024): This is a really good post. I am curious to hear what others have to say on the topic. I definitely could use less social media by installing Flora app that helps you stay off your phone, but this is still a work in progress.

Who posted the negative effect of social media on their lives?

1. A.Dewgong and Golden
2. B.Lightning and Ironman
3. C.Lightning and Dewgong
4. D.Infinity and Golden
5. E.Ironman and Golden

Stormy (04-08-2024): Social media can be a tempting distraction. It’s a pretty common experience to want to pick up your phone whenever you can’t focus or need a quick break. But you may find yourself struggling with endless doomscrolling, waiting for messages or comparing yourself to others. How do you disconnect from social media? Dewgong (05-08-2024): This is a great question! I’m going to be honest here and admit that I often fail at disconnecting from social media (predominantly just TikTok). But I am trying harder to set boundaries and give myself a break! Lightning (07-08-2024): I deleted Instagram a few weeks ago and have found a profound impact on my mental health. Since deleting it, I am not constantly comparing myself to others anymore. I can appreciate little things more as I’m not bombarded with information. Infinity (16-08-2024): For me, I am not active on social media, but yes, as you said sometimes we keep scrolling and watching. I noticed I was spending hours of my time scrolling through reels to wind down, only to realize I had wasted my time. Ironman (20-08-2024): Thanks for posting about this! I often find myself doomscrolling social media during the night when I feel like I haven’t found time for myself during the day. It definitely has had impacts on my sleep schedule and I’m not proud of it, but I have been able to reduce the use of social media in the past few months. Golden (28-08-2024): This is a really good post. I am curious to hear what others have to say on the topic. I definitely could use less social media by installing Flora app that helps you stay off your phone, but this is still a work in progress.

The word *may* in Stormy’s post is used to express a ...

1. A.Possibility
2. B.Permission
3. C.Wish
4. D.Suggestion
5. E.Request

Stormy (04-08-2024): Social media can be a tempting distraction. It’s a pretty common experience to want to pick up your phone whenever you can’t focus or need a quick break. But you may find yourself struggling with endless doomscrolling, waiting for messages or comparing yourself to others. How do you disconnect from social media? Dewgong (05-08-2024): This is a great question! I’m going to be honest here and admit that I often fail at disconnecting from social media (predominantly just TikTok). But I am trying harder to set boundaries and give myself a break! Lightning (07-08-2024): I deleted Instagram a few weeks ago and have found a profound impact on my mental health. Since deleting it, I am not constantly comparing myself to others anymore. I can appreciate little things more as I’m not bombarded with information. Infinity (16-08-2024): For me, I am not active on social media, but yes, as you said sometimes we keep scrolling and watching. I noticed I was spending hours of my time scrolling through reels to wind down, only to realize I had wasted my time. Ironman (20-08-2024): Thanks for posting about this! I often find myself doomscrolling social media during the night when I feel like I haven’t found time for myself during the day. It definitely has had impacts on my sleep schedule and I’m not proud of it, but I have been able to reduce the use of social media in the past few months. Golden (28-08-2024): This is a really good post. I am curious to hear what others have to say on the topic. I definitely could use less social media by installing Flora app that helps you stay off your phone, but this is still a work in progress.

Which of the following issues is stated at the beginning of the thread?

1. A.Talking about experiences on handling distractions
2. B.Asking for a suggestion to focus on work
3. C.Finding a solution for not comparing oneself to others
4. D.Sharing tips on limiting the use of social media
5. E.Discussing issues related to the use of social media

Stormy (04-08-2024): Social media can be a tempting distraction. It’s a pretty common experience to want to pick up your phone whenever you can’t focus or need a quick break. But you may find yourself struggling with endless doomscrolling, waiting for messages or comparing yourself to others. How do you disconnect from social media? Dewgong (05-08-2024): This is a great question! I’m going to be honest here and admit that I often fail at disconnecting from social media (predominantly just TikTok). But I am trying harder to set boundaries and give myself a break! Lightning (07-08-2024): I deleted Instagram a few weeks ago and have found a profound impact on my mental health. Since deleting it, I am not constantly comparing myself to others anymore. I can appreciate little things more as I’m not bombarded with information. Infinity (16-08-2024): For me, I am not active on social media, but yes, as you said sometimes we keep scrolling and watching. I noticed I was spending hours of my time scrolling through reels to wind down, only to realize I had wasted my time. Ironman (20-08-2024): Thanks for posting about this! I often find myself doomscrolling social media during the night when I feel like I haven’t found time for myself during the day. It definitely has had impacts on my sleep schedule and I’m not proud of it, but I have been able to reduce the use of social media in the past few months. Golden (28-08-2024): This is a really good post. I am curious to hear what others have to say on the topic. I definitely could use less social media by installing Flora app that helps you stay off your phone, but this is still a work in progress.

Who shared the positive impact of disconnecting from social media by giving evidence?

1. A.Dewgong
2. B.Lightning
3. C.Infinity
4. D.Ironman
5. E.Golden

Stormy (04-08-2024): Social media can be a tempting distraction. It’s a pretty common experience to want to pick up your phone whenever you can’t focus or need a quick break. But you may find yourself struggling with endless doomscrolling, waiting for messages or comparing yourself to others. How do you disconnect from social media? Dewgong (05-08-2024): This is a great question! I’m going to be honest here and admit that I often fail at disconnecting from social media (predominantly just TikTok). But I am trying harder to set boundaries and give myself a break! Lightning (07-08-2024): I deleted Instagram a few weeks ago and have found a profound impact on my mental health. Since deleting it, I am not constantly comparing myself to others anymore. I can appreciate little things more as I’m not bombarded with information. Infinity (16-08-2024): For me, I am not active on social media, but yes, as you said sometimes we keep scrolling and watching. I noticed I was spending hours of my time scrolling through reels to wind down, only to realize I had wasted my time. Ironman (20-08-2024): Thanks for posting about this! I often find myself doomscrolling social media during the night when I feel like I haven’t found time for myself during the day. It definitely has had impacts on my sleep schedule and I’m not proud of it, but I have been able to reduce the use of social media in the past few months. Golden (28-08-2024): This is a really good post. I am curious to hear what others have to say on the topic. I definitely could use less social media by installing Flora app that helps you stay off your phone, but this is still a work in progress.

The aim of Golden’s response to Stormy’s post is to ...

1. A.Find other solutions to disconnect from social media
2. B.Talk about his/her experience in using social media
3. C.Share one effective way to limit social media use
4. D.Introduce an app to maximize social media use
5. E.Show how to create a social media apps

Stormy (04-08-2024): Social media can be a tempting distraction. It’s a pretty common experience to want to pick up your phone whenever you can’t focus or need a quick break. But you may find yourself struggling with endless doomscrolling, waiting for messages or comparing yourself to others. How do you disconnect from social media? Dewgong (05-08-2024): This is a great question! I’m going to be honest here and admit that I often fail at disconnecting from social media (predominantly just TikTok). But I am trying harder to set boundaries and give myself a break! Lightning (07-08-2024): I deleted Instagram a few weeks ago and have found a profound impact on my mental health. Since deleting it, I am not constantly comparing myself to others anymore. I can appreciate little things more as I’m not bombarded with information. Infinity (16-08-2024): For me, I am not active on social media, but yes, as you said sometimes we keep scrolling and watching. I noticed I was spending hours of my time scrolling through reels to wind down, only to realize I had wasted my time. Ironman (20-08-2024): Thanks for posting about this! I often find myself doomscrolling social media during the night when I feel like I haven’t found time for myself during the day. It definitely has had impacts on my sleep schedule and I’m not proud of it, but I have been able to reduce the use of social media in the past few months. Golden (28-08-2024): This is a really good post. I am curious to hear what others have to say on the topic. I definitely could use less social media by installing Flora app that helps you stay off your phone, but this is still a work in progress.

Who posted the most relevant answer to Stormy’s question?

1. A.Dewgong and Lightning
2. B.Dewgong and Infinity
3. C.Lightning and Golden
4. D.Infinity and Ironman
5. E.Ironman and Golden

Stormy (04-08-2024): Social media can be a tempting distraction. It’s a pretty common experience to want to pick up your phone whenever you can’t focus or need a quick break. But you may find yourself struggling with endless doomscrolling, waiting for messages or comparing yourself to others. How do you disconnect from social media? Dewgong (05-08-2024): This is a great question! I’m going to be honest here and admit that I often fail at disconnecting from social media (predominantly just TikTok). But I am trying harder to set boundaries and give myself a break! Lightning (07-08-2024): I deleted Instagram a few weeks ago and have found a profound impact on my mental health. Since deleting it, I am not constantly comparing myself to others anymore. I can appreciate little things more as I’m not bombarded with information. Infinity (16-08-2024): For me, I am not active on social media, but yes, as you said sometimes we keep scrolling and watching. I noticed I was spending hours of my time scrolling through reels to wind down, only to realize I had wasted my time. Ironman (20-08-2024): Thanks for posting about this! I often find myself doomscrolling social media during the night when I feel like I haven’t found time for myself during the day. It definitely has had impacts on my sleep schedule and I’m not proud of it, but I have been able to reduce the use of social media in the past few months. Golden (28-08-2024): This is a really good post. I am curious to hear what others have to say on the topic. I definitely could use less social media by installing Flora app that helps you stay off your phone, but this is still a work in progress.

What is the tone of the thread?

1. A.Professional
2. B.Emotional
3. C.Sarcastic
4. D.Provocative
5. E.Introspective

Text 1: At Frieze London this year, three large artworks by the artist Nengi Omuku were hung away from the walls so viewers could walk around them. With each work, one side offered a vibrant nature-filled painting. The other presented strips of *sanyan*, a thick traditional Nigerian fabric that Omuku uses to replace the usual canvas fabric painters often used as their base. "The fact I’m painting on a vintage surface gives soul to my work," Omuku said over Zoom two days before the fair opened. For the 37-year-old, the fabric she works on has become as crucial as her paintings themselves. "Even when it’s not a vintage surface, it is a surface that has been made collaboratively with craftsmen from Nigeria." Omuku’s reason to use *sanyan* initially came from a place of necessity, but has now become an integral part of her practice. "I worked on canvas for a little while, but eventually shifted to working on *sanyan*, which is a pre-colonial Yoruba textile," she told CNN in a video call, adding that she "made the switch" after eight years of studying in the UK. "I was trying to rediscover myself and my identity," she said. "When I moved back to Nigeria, I couldn’t find high-quality canvas, and I was also really fascinated by how, as Nigerians, we identify ourselves through our clothes." However, she found *sanyan* more appealing than other more contemporary fabrics. "I’d never seen a pre-colonial Nigerian textile before, and it looked quite similar to linen." Text 2: When a banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $120,000 in 2019, social media uproar and an age-old debate about the meaning of art ensued. However, artist Maurizio Cattelan’s surreal creation, titled "Comedian", may yet prove a sound investment. On Friday, auction house Sotheby’s announced $ 1 million to $1.5 million. I doubt that it will be sold at this high price. For their money, the winning bidder will receive a roll of duct tape and one banana. They will also receive a certificate of authenticity and official instructions for installing the work. Sotheby’s confirmed to CNN that neither the tape nor the banana are the originals. "Comedian" is a conceptual artwork, and the physical materials are replaced with every installation, an auction spokesperson said via email. Cattelan and French art gallery Perrotin made headlines around the world five years ago when they displayed "Comedian" with a six-figure asking price at the Art Basel Miami Beach fair. The original was created using a banana bought in a Miami grocery store, though the gallery said it could be replaced, as per the artist’s instructions.

According to Text 1, which of the following is NOT the reason why *sanyan* is used by Nengi Omuku? It ...

1. A.is a high-quality canvas
2. B.is a thick Nigerian fabric
3. C.gives soul to the painting
4. D.is a pre-colonial textile from Nigeria
5. E.has a better quality compared to linen

Text 1: At Frieze London this year, three large artworks by the artist Nengi Omuku were hung away from the walls so viewers could walk around them. With each work, one side offered a vibrant nature-filled painting. The other presented strips of *sanyan*, a thick traditional Nigerian fabric that Omuku uses to replace the usual canvas fabric painters often used as their base. "The fact I’m painting on a vintage surface gives soul to my work," Omuku said over Zoom two days before the fair opened. For the 37-year-old, the fabric she works on has become as crucial as her paintings themselves. "Even when it’s not a vintage surface, it is a surface that has been made collaboratively with craftsmen from Nigeria." Omuku’s reason to use *sanyan* initially came from a place of necessity, but has now become an integral part of her practice. "I worked on canvas for a little while, but eventually shifted to working on *sanyan*, which is a pre-colonial Yoruba textile," she told CNN in a video call, adding that she "made the switch" after eight years of studying in the UK. "I was trying to rediscover myself and my identity," she said. "When I moved back to Nigeria, I couldn’t find high-quality canvas, and I was also really fascinated by how, as Nigerians, we identify ourselves through our clothes." However, she found *sanyan* more appealing than other more contemporary fabrics. "I’d never seen a pre-colonial Nigerian textile before, and it looked quite similar to linen." Text 2: When a banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $120,000 in 2019, social media uproar and an age-old debate about the meaning of art ensued. However, artist Maurizio Cattelan’s surreal creation, titled "Comedian", may yet prove a sound investment. On Friday, auction house Sotheby’s announced $ 1 million to $1.5 million. I doubt that it will be sold at this high price. For their money, the winning bidder will receive a roll of duct tape and one banana. They will also receive a certificate of authenticity and official instructions for installing the work. Sotheby’s confirmed to CNN that neither the tape nor the banana are the originals. "Comedian" is a conceptual artwork, and the physical materials are replaced with every installation, an auction spokesperson said via email. Cattelan and French art gallery Perrotin made headlines around the world five years ago when they displayed "Comedian" with a six-figure asking price at the Art Basel Miami Beach fair. The original was created using a banana bought in a Miami grocery store, though the gallery said it could be replaced, as per the artist’s instructions.

The phrase *a place of necessity* in Text 1 Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ...

1. A.A practical
2. B.A long-term
3. C.A high-quality
4. D.A possible
5. E.An urgent

Text 1: At Frieze London this year, three large artworks by the artist Nengi Omuku were hung away from the walls so viewers could walk around them. With each work, one side offered a vibrant nature-filled painting. The other presented strips of *sanyan*, a thick traditional Nigerian fabric that Omuku uses to replace the usual canvas fabric painters often used as their base. "The fact I’m painting on a vintage surface gives soul to my work," Omuku said over Zoom two days before the fair opened. For the 37-year-old, the fabric she works on has become as crucial as her paintings themselves. "Even when it’s not a vintage surface, it is a surface that has been made collaboratively with craftsmen from Nigeria." Omuku’s reason to use *sanyan* initially came from a place of necessity, but has now become an integral part of her practice. "I worked on canvas for a little while, but eventually shifted to working on *sanyan*, which is a pre-colonial Yoruba textile," she told CNN in a video call, adding that she "made the switch" after eight years of studying in the UK. "I was trying to rediscover myself and my identity," she said. "When I moved back to Nigeria, I couldn’t find high-quality canvas, and I was also really fascinated by how, as Nigerians, we identify ourselves through our clothes." However, she found *sanyan* more appealing than other more contemporary fabrics. "I’d never seen a pre-colonial Nigerian textile before, and it looked quite similar to linen." Text 2: When a banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $120,000 in 2019, social media uproar and an age-old debate about the meaning of art ensued. However, artist Maurizio Cattelan’s surreal creation, titled "Comedian", may yet prove a sound investment. On Friday, auction house Sotheby’s announced $ 1 million to $1.5 million. I doubt that it will be sold at this high price. For their money, the winning bidder will receive a roll of duct tape and one banana. They will also receive a certificate of authenticity and official instructions for installing the work. Sotheby’s confirmed to CNN that neither the tape nor the banana are the originals. "Comedian" is a conceptual artwork, and the physical materials are replaced with every installation, an auction spokesperson said via email. Cattelan and French art gallery Perrotin made headlines around the world five years ago when they displayed "Comedian" with a six-figure asking price at the Art Basel Miami Beach fair. The original was created using a banana bought in a Miami grocery store, though the gallery said it could be replaced, as per the artist’s instructions.

Which of the following is the best main idea of Text 1?

1. A.There are some reasons why *sanyan* is selected by Nengi Omuku as the fabric of her paintings.
2. B.The artist Nengi Omuku prefers to use materials from her own country because of its quality.
3. C.For Nengi Omuku, the fabric chosen is less important compared to the painting itself.
4. D.The use of *sanyan* by Nengi Omuku is meant to popularize it among painters.
5. E.*Sanyan* is as good as canvas to be used as the base of painting.