Reading the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your anwer 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 the Internet, which has been (31)____ for broken relationships, job losses, financial ruin and even one suicide. Psychologists now recognize Internet Addiction Syndrom (IAS) as a new illness that could (32)______ serious problems and ruin many lives. Special help groups have been set up to offer suffers help and support. IAS is similar to (33)_____ problems like gambling, smoking and drinking: addicts have dreams about the Internet, they need to use it first thing in the morning; they lie to their partner about how much time they spend online; they wish they could cut down, but 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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