Task reminder: Read all options before the audio starts. Select the paragraph that best summarises the recording. The correct answer matches the main idea and tone, not just one detail.

1. Sample Text 1 — The Psychology of Sleep

A. A. Modern lifestyles cause sleep deprivation, which impairs memory, physical health, and emotional regulation, yet sleep continues to be undervalued.
B. B. The primary function of sleep is to rest the body, and the brain remains largely inactive during this period.
C. C. Sleep research shows that most people need only five hours per night to maintain optimal performance.
D. D. Artificial lighting has improved productivity by extending the hours available for work, outweighing the costs of reduced sleep.

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2. Sample Text 2 — Urban Biodiversity

A. A. Cities are hostile environments for most species because pollution and fragmentation prevent wildlife from surviving.
B. B. Urban green spaces support surprising levels of biodiversity that benefit both wildlife and the mental health of city residents.
C. C. The only way to protect biodiversity is through the creation of large national parks far from urban development.
D. D. Urban pollinators are exclusively honeybees, which are declining rapidly due to pesticide use in city gardens.

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