Week 12 · Analytical Reading — Weekly Quiz (GE102)

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Passage 1 — Mask Rules on Campus

After an increase in flu cases, the university requires masks in classrooms for four weeks. Administrators explain that the rule follows public‑health guidance and aims to keep classes running. Some students complain that masks make communication harder and should be optional. The student council asks the university to review the rule after two weeks.

1. What is the main claim supporting the rule?

Masks are fashionable.

The rule follows health guidance to keep classes running.

Students like masks.

Communication is always easy.

2. Which is a counterargument?

Administrators explain the purpose.

Students say masks should be optional.

The rule lasts four weeks.

The council wants a review.

3. What evidence would best support the administrators’ position?

Data showing fewer class cancellations after mask rules.

Photos of students in masks.

A list of cafeteria menus.

Opinions from social media.

Passage 2 — Free Gym Access for Students

The health faculty proposes free gym access for first‑year students. They argue that early healthy habits improve academic performance and reduce stress. Critics say the plan is expensive and that many students prefer outdoor activities. The dean suggests a pilot program to measure benefits before expanding.

4. Which statement is a reason supporting free gym access?

Many students like outdoor activities.

Early healthy habits may improve performance.

The plan is expensive.

The dean proposes a pilot.

5. What is the role of the pilot program?

To measure benefits before expansion.

To cancel the plan.

To make the gym private.

To raise gym prices.

6. Which inference is reasonable?

All students will go to the gym daily.

Some students may prefer running in the park to using the gym.

Exercise always reduces tuition.

The dean dislikes exercise.

Passage 3 — Antibiotic Stewardship

A community clinic launches an antibiotic stewardship program. Doctors will prescribe antibiotics only when necessary and educate patients about proper use. The goal is to slow antibiotic resistance. Some patients worry they will not receive medicine when they feel sick. The clinic plans clear explanations and follow‑up calls.

7. The main claim of the program is:

Antibiotics should be free.

Limiting unnecessary antibiotics helps slow resistance.

Patients must visit daily.

All illnesses need antibiotics.

8. Which is a counterpoint from patients?

They want more follow‑up calls.

They worry they will not receive medicine.

They prefer health education.

They support the program.

9. Which evidence would best support the clinic’s goal?

Posters about handwashing.

Data showing fewer resistant infections after the program.

A patient’s selfie.

A list of drug prices.

Passage 4 — Mobile Health App

A new mobile app reminds patients to take medicine and records side effects. Early reviews say the app improves adherence for chronic diseases. Critics warn about privacy risks if data are not protected. The developer states that all data are encrypted and stored securely. Hospitals are considering a trial with volunteer patients.

10. Which sentence expresses an opposing concern?

Early reviews say adherence improves.

Critics warn about privacy risks.

Data are encrypted.

Hospitals consider a trial.

11. What would best evaluate the app’s effectiveness?

Counting downloads only.

Comparing medication adherence rates before and after use.

Reading app-store comments.

Looking at screenshots.

12. The overall tone of the passage is…

Neutral: presents benefits and risks.

Sarcastic.

Romantic.

Angry.

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