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 Sharing Economy

A. A. Platforms like Airbnb and Uber have made cities more affordable by increasing the supply of accommodation and transport.
B. B. The sharing economy creates income opportunities and efficiency gains but raises serious concerns about workers’ rights and housing availability.
C. C. Sharing economy platforms are failing financially because they cannot compete with established hotel and taxi industries.
D. D. The sharing economy has no significant effect on urban housing markets.

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2. Sample Text 2 — Neurodiversity in Education

A. A. Neurodiverse students require placement in separate educational facilities to ensure they receive specialised support.
B. B. Recognising neurodiversity as natural variation rather than disorder can unlock cognitive strengths while ensuring students with significant support needs are not overlooked.
C. C. The concept of neurodiversity has been proven to be scientifically invalid by recent brain imaging research.
D. D. All neurodiverse individuals benefit equally from mainstream educational settings without additional support.

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