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1. Exempel 1

   There are many aspects of comics that make them a promising tool for science communication. Comics can combine engaging storytelling with the structure of diagrams, they allow us to travel into distant worlds with fictional characters, and they map abstract concepts onto more familiar ones with metaphors. A more fundamental question, however, remains to be answered: Do comics actually improve learning or engagement with science? Some research results are encouraging and suggest that the true value of comics may be …

   What is argued here about the use of comics for learning science?

   • AThey can mainly provide simplified versions of scientific explanations.
   • BMaking them effective requires them to be very well designed.
   • CUltimately it is likely that they will mostly be used as entertainment.
   • DThey will be especially useful for those already interested in science.

   Rätt svar: B · Vårprovet 2026, provpass 2

2. Exempel 2

   Research by Christopher Olivola and Alexander Todorov suggests that rapid judgments about the personality traits of political candidates, based solely on their appearance, can predict their electoral success. In other words, voters rely heavily on appearances when choosing which candidate to elect. Since voters need to navigate their way through the flood of information available about candidates in order to make fully informed choices, it is no surprise that they take mental shortcuts to get to their final decisio …

   What is said here?

   • AOverconfident people are favored over clever-looking people in political elections.
   • BThe human brain is remarkably good at distinguishing people’s inherent characteristics.
   • CMost modern political elections are decided entirely by the candidates’ physical appearance.
   • DOpinions formed unawares are often more difficult to change than conscious ones.

   Rätt svar: D · Vårprovet 2026, provpass 2

3. Exempel 3

   For years, bookstores have been the repository of, along with books, a lot of highly romantic feelings. They crop up in fictional settings rather more often than their retail peers; the list of examples is long and charming, and includes the Shop Around the Corner (You’ve Got Mail), the Travel Book Co. (Notting Hill) and Women and Women First (Portlandia). Part of that appeal lies in the sense that bookstores, especially independent ones, belong to a bygone era – there’s a delicious moribund melancholy about them. …

   What is the basic message in the first two paragraphs?

   • AThe demand for books has long been in a state of gradual decline.
   • BThe emotional image of bookstores can now be relegated to the past.
   • CThe transformation of the book market will be the end of the paper book.
   • DThe death of the bookstore seems to have been greatly exaggerated.

   Rätt svar: D · Vårprovet 2026, provpass 2

4. Exempel 4

   For years, bookstores have been the repository of, along with books, a lot of highly romantic feelings. They crop up in fictional settings rather more often than their retail peers; the list of examples is long and charming, and includes the Shop Around the Corner (You’ve Got Mail), the Travel Book Co. (Notting Hill) and Women and Women First (Portlandia). Part of that appeal lies in the sense that bookstores, especially independent ones, belong to a bygone era – there’s a delicious moribund melancholy about them. …

   What is argued in relation to independent bookstores?

   • ATheir dominant market share has even taken some experts by surprise.
   • BThey may well be heading for a brilliant future on a global scale.
   • CTheir prospects seem to vary a great deal between countries.
   • DThey are still a long way from realizing their full market potential.

   Rätt svar: C · Vårprovet 2026, provpass 2

5. Exempel 5

   For years, bookstores have been the repository of, along with books, a lot of highly romantic feelings. They crop up in fictional settings rather more often than their retail peers; the list of examples is long and charming, and includes the Shop Around the Corner (You’ve Got Mail), the Travel Book Co. (Notting Hill) and Women and Women First (Portlandia). Part of that appeal lies in the sense that bookstores, especially independent ones, belong to a bygone era – there’s a delicious moribund melancholy about them. …

   What is implied in connection with the comeback of indie bookstores?

   • AThey fill a gap with regard to literature aimed at a more limited readership.
   • BThe increasing publication of e-books poses a serious threat to their continued existence.
   • CTheir overall profits are made possible mainly by social media exposure.
   • DThe massive competition from online booksellers will eventually put them out of business.

   Rätt svar: A · Vårprovet 2026, provpass 2

6. Exempel 6

   For years, bookstores have been the repository of, along with books, a lot of highly romantic feelings. They crop up in fictional settings rather more often than their retail peers; the list of examples is long and charming, and includes the Shop Around the Corner (You’ve Got Mail), the Travel Book Co. (Notting Hill) and Women and Women First (Portlandia). Part of that appeal lies in the sense that bookstores, especially independent ones, belong to a bygone era – there’s a delicious moribund melancholy about them. …

   What is said as regards e-books?

   • AThey were never regarded as a serious threat to paper books.
   • BTheir takeover of the book market appears virtually unstoppable.
   • CThey will remain a marginal option to readers of serious literature.
   • DTheir continuing success story has suffered an unexpected setback.

   Rätt svar: D · Vårprovet 2026, provpass 2