VIII. Choose the word which best fits each gap.
In the world of messengers and chat rooms, the use of Internet (1) …………. is as natural as seeing another selfie maker at the street. Some people call it Internet slang since many abbreviations are (2) …………… used in informal conversations of specific groups in social media networks. However, the typical slang of British English, American English, Australian English, and others are typically localized (3) ……………. Internet abbreviations are universal and used by any person who catches the gist of a chat.
The likelihood you can come up (4) ………………. ten common internet abbreviations is almost as high as the fact that you text or (5) ………………. your friends each day. Test yourself, what does NSFW mean in texting? And can you decode at (6) ………………. half of the following abbreviations? LOL, ASAP, OMG, xoxo, B4N, FYI, G2G, FB, MSG, TTYL. Easily?
By the way, FYI, ASAP, as well as other acronyms and abbreviations (7) ……………. BTW (By the way), IMO (In my opinion), LMK (Let me know), PRB (Please reply by) have been included to the business email conversation (8) ……………….. almost never happens with common slang.
1. a. synonyms b. abbreviations c. antonyms d. syllables
2. a. mostly b. most c. the most d. almost
3. a. although b. because c. whenever d. whereas
4. a. for b. to c. with d. against
5. a. tweet b. talk c. send d. meet
6. a. loss b. large c. last d. least
7. a. such b. like c. likely d. as
8. a. this b. what c. which d. it
IX. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers.
The latest addiction to trap thousands of people is the Internet, which has been blamed for broken relationships, job losses, financial ruin, and even suicide. Psychologists now recognize Internet Addiction Syndrome (IAS) as a new illness that could cause serious problems and ruin many lives.
IAS is similar to other 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 parents and partners about how much time they spent 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. Some of the addicts are teenagers who are already hooked on computer games and who find it very difficult to resist the games on the Internet.
1. What is the best title of the passage?
a. The advantage of the Internet b. Hooked on the Net
c. Impact of Internet on teens d. A guide to the Internet
2. According to the writer, internet addiction ………………..
a. is not the same as gambling b. is not an illness
c. can lead to financial problems d. helps people kill time
3. Internet addicts find it hard ………………..
a. to use the Internet in the morning
b. to lie about the time they spent online
c. to spend more time on the Internet
d. to spend less time on the Internet
4. The word ‘it’ in paragraph 2 refers to ………………..
a. the Internet b. IAS c. dream d. computer
5. Which of the followings is NOT true?
a. IAS is recognised as a new illness.
b. Internet addiction can cause suicide behaviours.
c. Many internet addicts spend more than 40 hours a week online.
d. Teenagers who are hooked on computer games can suffer from IAS.
0.A. good B. better C. much D. well
1. a. most b. more c. much d. many
2. a. in b. out c. up d. with
3. a. active b. idle c. passive d. quiet
4. a. weeds b. seeds c. breeds d. branches
5. a. collect b. damage c. complete d. rotate
6. a. By contrast b. However c. Therefore d. In addition
7. a. Interested b. bored c. suited d. excited
8. a. care b. view C. contact d. way