PART 1. [7 POINTS] Option 1. Written understanding. Read the text 'Is social media creating overtourism and ruining travel?' (Adapted from https://blackgirlnerds.com, 16 September 2.023) and answer the following questions:
Question 1 [2 POINTS]: Indicate clearly TRUE or FALSE according to the text and write down the sentence or part of the text that justifies your answer.
a) Sharing detailed travel information can increase the probability of security issues.
b) The majority of Millennials deliberately avoid sharing their vacation photos on social media.
c) Social media's negative effects are related only to overusing the phone.
d) According to the text, overtourism is a recent phenomenon.
Question 2 [2 POINTS]: Choose and answer only TWO of the following questions in your own words according to the text.
a) What are some of the negative consequences mentioned in the text about the oversharing of travel content on social media?
b) What are some examples of the negative impact of overtourism?
c) What new guidelines has Bali introduced for visitors?
Question 3 [1.5 POINTS]: Find words or phrases in the text that correspond to the words given (only five correct answers needed).
a) Queues (paragraph 2)
b) Famous (paragraph 2)
c) To choose (paragraph 3)
d) Worry (paragraph 4)
e) Furthermore (paragraph 5)
f) Furious (paragraph 6)
Question 4 [1.5 POINTS]: Choose the correct option (A, B, C, or D).
1. According to the text, how has social media changed the travel industry?
2. What does Maller-Bitton state about the impact of overtourism on tourists?
3. How does the text suggest individuals can address the negative impacts of social media on tourism?

PART 1. Option 2 [7 POINTS] Written understanding. Read the text 'Electric cars are having more problems, but not because they're electric' (Adapted from CNN, 4 December 2.023) and answer the following questions:
Question 1 [2 POINTS]: Indicate clearly TRUE or FALSE according to the text and write down the sentence or part of the text that justifies your answer.
a) Consumer Reports' survey focuses only on manufacturers' opinions about electric vehicles.
b) Toyota, Honda and Hyundai are notorious for producing cars with little durability.
c) Electric cars are beneficial for the air since they do not emit damaging pollutants.
d) Governments frequently provide financial assistance to people buying electric vehicles.
Question 2 [2 POINTS]: Choose and answer only TWO of the following questions in your own words according to the text.
a) According to Jake Fisher, why might electric cars seem to have more problems?
b) How does the use of electric vehicles help the environment?
c) Why does the author of the text think that EVs are not necessarily expensive in the long term?
Question 3 [1.5 POINTS]: Find words or phrases in the text that correspond to the words given (only five correct answers needed).
a) Director (paragraph 1)
b) Sufficient (paragraph 1)
c) Information (paragraph 2)
d) To guarantee (paragraph 3)
e) Nevertheless (paragraph 4)
f) Attractive (paragraph 4)
Question 4 [1.5 POINTS]: Choose the correct option (A, B, C, or D).
1. What is the main focus of Consumer Reports' annual surveys?
2. According to the text, why are non-plug-in hybrids considered the most reliable vehicles?
3. What role does smart technology play in electric cars?

PART 2. [3 POINTS] Written production. Choose ONE of the two options below and write a short essay (120-150 words). Essays up to 200 words won't be penalized.
Option 1: Do you think that technology is a useful tool for learning? Give reasons to justify your opinion.

PART 2. [3 POINTS] Written production. Choose ONE of the two options below and write a short essay (120-150 words). Essays up to 200 words won't be penalized.
Option 2: What are the advantages and disadvantages of artificial intelligence (AI) in daily life?