Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35:
The latest addiction to trap thousands of people is Internet, which has been (31) ________ for broken relationships, job losses, financial ruin and even one suicide. Psychologists now recognize Internet Addiction Syndrome (IAS) as a new illness that could (32) ________ serious problems and ruin many lives. Special help groups have been set up to offer sufferers help and support. IAS is similar to (33) ________ problems like gambling, smoking and drinking: addicts have dreams about Internet; they need to use it first thing in the morning; they lie to their partners about how much time they spend online; they wish they could cut down, bill are unable to do so. A recent study found that many users spend up to 40 hours a week on the Internet; although they felt guilty, they became depressed if they were (34) ________ to stop using it. Almost anyone can be at risk. Some of the addicts are teenagers who are already hooked on Computer games and who (35) ________ it very difficult to resist the games on the Internet. Surprisingly, however, psychologists say that most victims are middle-aged housewives who have never used a computer before.
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