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Section 9: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. 

Like many constructions, it started small; but now thousands of children with autism are making friends and learning social skills by playing a version of online building game Minecraft. Stuart Duncan, a web developer in Timmins, Canada, got the idea through a popular blog he ran about his own experiences with autism as well as bringing up a son with autism. Other parents with autistic children started telling him that their kids were enamoured with a game that let them explore a randomly generated wilderness. However, many of the children were being bullied by other players. So, in 2013, he set up a server to run a version of Minecraft exclusively for children with autism and their families. 

   At first, he thought the invite-only server would attract 10 or 20 people. To his amazement, hundreds requested to join in the first few days. Now, almost three years later, the community boasts nearly 7000 members, along with a team of admins help manage its many activities. "Parents see such a benefit themselves and their children," says Duncan.

   Everyday social situations can be challenging for autistic children, who may struggle to pick up on social cues or understand another person's perspective. Minecraft strips away the pressures typical of the real world. There is no noisy or unfamiliar environment to distract you, no pressure to track the other person's facial expressions or worry about eye contact. "With Minecraft, you can really just be yourself," he says. 

   To join Autcraft, you must fill out an application. Once approved, you are free to roam the landscape and build your own structures. You can also take part in group games or build things as a team. However, you have to stick to some rules. Harassing other players or destroying their property can get you banned.

   Joining a community like Autcraft could be a good first step to feeling less socially anxious and more engaged, says Elizabeth Laugeson, director of the PEERS Clinic at the University of California, Los Angeles. The server also caught the eye of Kate Ringland at the University of California, Irvine. She sees Autcraft as not just another online community, but as a tool that helps autistic children practise social skills. "There's a lot of reflection going on," she says. "Autcraft is supporting a lot of social behaviours." 

(Adapted from https://www.newscientist.com/) 

Question 36: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? 

   A. Defeating Autism: A Story of a Canadian Web Developer 

   B. Minecraft: A Blessing to Children with Autism 

   C. Minecraft versus Autcraft: Two Peas in a Pod? 

   D. Autistic Children Got Bullied: A Mess to Clear Up 

Question 37: According to paragraph 1, Stuart Duncan __________- 

   A. has a blog about developing websites 

   B. is an expert in the field of treating autism 

   C. loves making friends with autistic children 

   D. has son who was diagnosed with autism 

Question 38: The word enamoured with in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ___________

   A. crazy about                   B. devoid of                      C. angry with                    D. good at

Question 39: The word its in paragraph 2 refers to _____________ 

   A. community                   B. team                              C. admin                           D. activity

Question 40: The word challenging in paragraph 3 mostly means ______________ 

   A. tough                            B. hurtful                           C. terrific                          D. decisive

Question 41: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? 

   A. Failure to conform to certain rules of Autcraft can result in a player being banned.

   B. The number of requests to join Autcraft went beyond Duncan's initial expectations.

   C. The great benefits of Autcraft are acknowledged by parents with autistic children. 

   D. Minecraft exerts many pressures typical of the real world on children with autism.

Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? 

   A. Some professionals seem positive about the potential of Autcraft in emboldening autistic children.

   B. Autcraft provides autistic children with steps to feel less socially anxious and more engaged.

   C. Minecraft is by far the most effective game to develop social skills and form new relationships.

   D. Thanks to Minecraft, the number of autistic children falling victim to bullying has reduced greatly.

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