IV. Reading Comprehension
       Live streaming has become a popular feature of many apps and platforms. It is the broadcasting oflive video to an audience over the Internet. It can also be a one-on-one live video chat. Unlike pre-recordedvideos that can be cut and edited, live streaming is live and uncensored. All you need to be able to livestream is an Internet-enabled device, like a smart phone or tablet, and a platform to broadcast on.
       It’s appealing to young people as it gives them the chance to be a creator, a presenter and to be seenand heard by an audience. Many live streamers love the sense of being “in the moment” and interactingwith family, friends, or even a global audience. Many apps enable audiences to engage immediately withlive streamers by commenting and making suggestions while the stream is live. From a birthday messageto loved ones, to a topical Q&A, or a talent showcase, there are endless opportunities to broadcast fun,important, or exciting moments live.
       When used in positive ways, live streaming is an excellent tool for young people to create identityand develop confidence and communication skills. It also enables them to gain insight into their ownfavorite celebrity speakers or live streamers.
        Increasingly, talented live streamers can even charge audiences for exclusive, on-demand access totheir streams. For young people and adults alike, the potential to earn money from their live streams is anexciting goal. Despite the opportunities and gratification that live streaming presents, it’s important toremember that it can be unpredictable and hard to moderate.
       There are several factors that can make watching or creating live streams risky for children or youngpeople. For example, young people could be exposed to age inappropriate content, including sexual orviolent content. There can also be hundreds (potentially thousands) of people watching a live stream,including people who are looking to offend against children and young people. Besides, everyone has seenat least a few bloopers on live television or news broadcast. Live streamers open themselves up to thesame risk as presenters and broadcasters. Some of these will be minor mistakes; however, offensive orinappropriate streams can impact reputation and may have repercussions for future education andemployment prospects. Furthermore, if a live stream is open to the public, viewers may be able to leavenegative or inappropriate comments on feeds and lead to miserable results.
30. Which of the following is the main reason why live streaming is gaining its popularity?
(A) The development of Internet.
(B) The opportunity of knowing people.
(C) The moment of being focused.
(D) The money they make from live streaming