1.(i) Which one of the following is a health benefit of participating in sports, as stated in paragraph 1 ? (A) promotes more screen time (B) reduces the likelihood of developing diabetes (C) improves hearing abilities (D) worsens sleeping patterns.
1.(i) Which one of the following is a health benefit of participating in sports, as stated in paragraph 1 ? (A) promotes more screen time (B) reduces the likelihood of developing diabetes (C) improves hearing abilities (D) worsens sleeping patterns.
Options
(B) reduces the likelihood of developing diabetes — this directly paraphrases paragraph 1's statement that sport 'lowers the risk of diabetes.'
Marking Scheme
- 11 mark for selecting option (B) 'reduces the likelihood of developing diabetes'.
- 2No mark for any other option; answer must correspond to a benefit stated in paragraph 1.
Hint
Scan paragraph 1 only and match the option word-for-word to a listed benefit.
Quick Oral Answer
Paragraph 1 clearly says sport lowers the risk of diabetes, so option B is the only benefit actually stated there.
Analysis & Explanation
This is a direct factual-retrieval MCQ from paragraph 1 of the passage.
Concept: Match the option wording to the exact statement in the named paragraph, not to general knowledge about sports.
Key points
- Paragraph 1 states sport 'lowers the risk of diabetes' — option (B) is simply this paraphrased.
- (A) 'promotes more screen time' is the opposite of a benefit and is never mentioned.
- (C) 'improves hearing abilities' is an unrelated distractor invented from a different body system.
- (D) 'worsens sleeping patterns' contradicts paragraph 4, which says exercise improves sleep.
Common mistakes
- Picking an option that is factually true of exercise in general but not stated in paragraph 1 specifically.
- Confusing a benefit mentioned in a later paragraph (e.g., sleep in paragraph 4) with the paragraph the question restricts you to.
Common Mistakes
- 1Choosing an option based on general health knowledge instead of what paragraph 1 explicitly states.
- 2Selecting (D) because it mentions sleep, forgetting that the passage says sports improve (not worsen) sleep.
- 3Picking (C) 'hearing' by confusing it with 'heart' health.
Interesting Facts
The American Diabetes Association recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week to help control blood sugar — the same 150-minute figure this very passage cites in paragraph 4.
Regular physical activity can improve insulin sensitivity for up to 24-72 hours after a single session, which is why consistency matters more than intensity for diabetes prevention.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is option B the correct answer?
Because paragraph 1 explicitly states that engaging in sports 'lowers the risk of diabetes', which is exactly what option B says. It is a direct paraphrase of the passage.
Why is option D wrong even though it talks about sleep?
Option D says sports 'worsen sleeping patterns', but the passage (paragraph 4) says the opposite — sports improve sleep quality by up to 65 percent. It also is not mentioned in paragraph 1, which the question specifically asks about.