Part A :
Question 21 -22
Choose TWO letters, A–E .
21-22 Which TWO things do the students both believe are responsible for the increase in loneliness?
asocial media
bsmaller nuclear families
curban design
dlonger lifespans
ea mobile workforce
Question 23 -24
Choose TWO letters, A–E .
23-24 Which TWO health risks associated with loneliness do the students agree are based on solid evidence?
aa weakened immune system
bdementia
ccancer
dobesity
ecardiovascular disease
Question 25 -26
Choose TWO letters, A–E .
25-26 Which TWO opinions do both the students express about the evolutionary theory of loneliness?
aIt has little practical relevance.
bIt needs further investigation.
cIt is misleading.
dIt should be more widely accepted.
eIt is difficult to understand.
Question 27 - 30
Choose the correct letter, A , B or C .
27 When comparing loneliness to depression, the students
adoubt that there will ever be a medical cure for loneliness.
bclaim that the link between loneliness and mental health is overstated.
cexpress frustration that loneliness is not taken more seriously.
28 Why do the students decide to start their presentation with an example from their own experience?
ato explain how difficult loneliness can be
bto highlight a situation that most students will recognise
cto emphasise that feeling lonely is more common for men than women
29 The students agree that talking to strangers is a good strategy for dealing with loneliness because
ait creates a sense of belonging.
bit builds self-confidence.
cit makes people feel more positive.
30 The students find it difficult to understand why solitude is considered to be
asimilar to loneliness.
bnecessary for mental health.
can enjoyable experience.