OLIMPIADA DE LIMBA ENGLEZA

FAZA JUDEEANA, 18 MARTIE 2017

CLASA a XII-a

SECTIUNEA B

Subject II-Opinion Essay-50p

Heres A Clear Sign You Might Be Too Dependent On Your Phone

If youve fallen victim to phantom phone alerts, the mysterious phenomenon where you think your
phone is buzzing but it isnt, it may be time to take a tech break. Experiencing the nonexistent vibrations
could be an indicator that you are pathologically reliant on your cell phone, according to a new study.
Research published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior found that those who excessively
used their phones were more likely to feel phantom buzzes than those who used phones more sparingly.
The goal of the study was to measure a tangible symptom technology addiction with an eye toward adding
device dependency into the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (also known as the DSM-
5, which is the standard criteria or classification of mental health conditions outlined by the American
Psychiatric Association).
A physical manifestation is an important component of defining an addiction, according to Daniel
Kruger, lead author and a scientist at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research. A hallmark
sign of addiction is when people are hyperaware of the item and react accordingly, Kruger said. In the case
of smartphones, this may mean people think theyre hearing their phone alert and then feel compelled (or
have an excuse) to check it.
This study provides some real insight and maybe some evidence that people can have a real dependency on
cell phone use, he said in a statement.
Kruger and his team analyzed surveys and assessments submitted by more than 700 undergraduate
students. The questionnaires measured everything from personality traits, like conscientiousness and
neuroticism, to whether or not participants experience anxiety when disconnected from their device.
Unsurprisingly, those who felt anxious away from their phones (in other words, dependent on them)
experienced more phantom notifications. Additionally, the authors found those who ranked high in
neuroticism from the assessment were more likely to have a cell phone dependency. Women and younger
individuals also tended to be more reliant on their devices.
Previous research on cell phone dependence has found that it may be linked with higher rates of mental
health disorders. And related scientific investigation on compulsive internet use has found similar results: a
2016 study showed it can lead to issues like depression and anxiety. Other research suggests too much tech
can lead to weight gain, feelings of isolation and even damage relationships.
Ultimately, Kruger hopes their findings alert people to the very real threat of device dependency.
Certainly, it pushes in the direction of saying, Hey, whether you want to call it dependency or addiction,
its real, its important, and we should be paying attention to this, he said.

(http://www.huffingtonpost.com/)

Starting from the given text, give your opinion in about 350 words on the necessity of mobile phones in
our life .

Subject III-25p
After reading this excerpt from from a site for teenagers you have decided to write an EDITORIAL in
which you express your opinions regarding the situation of the refugees from the Muslims countries in the
United States. (400 words)

"I am heartbroken," said Malala Yousafzai on Friday. "I am heartbroken that today President Trump
is closing the door on children, mothers and fathers fleeing violence and war. I am heartbroken that America
 is turning its back on a proud history of welcoming refugees and immigrants the people who helped build
your country, ready to work hard in exchange for a fair chance at a new life.
I am heartbroken that Syrian refugee children, who have suffered through six years of war by no fault of
their own, are singled-out for discrimination.
I am heartbroken for girls like my friend Zaynab, who fled wars in three countries Somalia, Yemen and
Egypt before she was even 17. Two years ago she received a visa to come to the United States. She
learned English, graduated high school and is now in college studying to be a human rights lawyer.
Zaynab was separated from her little sister when she fled unrest in Egypt. Today her hope of being reunited
with her precious sister dims.
In this time of uncertainty and unrest around the world, I ask President Trump not to turn his back on the
worlds most defenseless children and families."
The teen activist released a statement on Facebook in response to President Trump's latest executive
order regarding refugees from Muslim countries, in which he ordered "new vetting measures" to keep
"radical Islamic terrorists" out of the United States.
"We don't want 'em here," Trump declared. "We want to ensure that we are not admitting into our country
the very threats our soldiers are fighting overseas. We only want to admit those into our country who will
support our country and love deeply our people."

(http://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/news/a44674/malala-yousafzai-statement-on-trump-refugee-vetting-
executive-order/)

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