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Answer the questions 30–32 according to the
passage below.

Board games can provide opportunities for 31. Which of the following can be inferred from
learning, helping young players to develop the passage about board games?
skills like colour recognition, counting, hand-eye A) The use of board games as a therapeutic
coordination, and fine motor skills while also tool for individuals with dementia has proven
teaching them some important social skills, such to be effective.
as waiting their turns and following rules. Not
only do games benefit children, but they also B) Board games are a form of entertainment
provide a variety of advantages for adults since that is exclusively suitable for children.
playing board games has been shown to improve C) Playing board games improves the social
brain function. According to a study, older adults interaction between children and older adults.
who play board games have a 15% lower risk
of developing dementia than those who do not D) Board games provide children with the
play. Inasmuch as play is a form of exercise for opportunity to compete and experience the
the brain, it stimulates the areas responsible joy of winning.
for memory formation and complex thought E) Playing board games promotes collaboration,
processes. Furthermore, board games have the as it encourages working together towards a
ability to bring two or more individuals together shared objective.
in peaceful harmony. Their very essence lies
in the spirit of collaboration that necessitates a
shared effort towards a common goal. Engaging
in such an activity is a delightful way to pass the
time in the company of others, and it strengthens
the bonds of friendship and companionship. This
presents a great chance for social interaction,
especially for introverted children and timid adults,
which can boost their confidence and provide
a feeling of inclusion by decreasing stress and
encouraging laughter.

30. According to the passage, playing board 32. Which of the following questions is mainly
games decreases the risk of older individuals answered by the passage?
developing dementia because it ----.
A) How do different age groups perceive
A) activates the parts of the brain that oversee the concept of the game from distinctive
creating memories and processing complex perspectives?
thoughts
B) Who is the target audience for improving
B) enables them to improve their fine motor their skills through the use of board games?
skills, hand-eye coordination, and ability to C) Why is it important for individuals to develop
recognise colours
a sense of belonging and self-confidence?
C) promotes the need for a shared objective D) How do board games contribute to personal
in which all individuals cooperate towards a development and skill enhancement?
cohesive aim
E) What is the significance of playing board
D) enhances self-assurance and a sense of games to exercise the brain in specific age
belonging by reducing stress
groups?
E) offers a pleasant means of spending time in
the presence of others and strengthens the
bonds of companionship

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