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

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

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 as the 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.

What is the best title of the passage?

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It is estimated that about 200 million people who use the Internet computer network around the world. Most people use the Internet to get information or for entertainment. A new study, however, says that almost 6 % of internet users are using it so often that it is seriously harming their lives. The study says these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted. Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop an activity. According to Mr. Greenfield a psychologist , 30 % internet users say that they use the internet to escape from problems or emotions. The study also shows that having discussions with strangers in internet areas called 'chat room is one of the most addictive activities

1. An estimated 200 million people get access to the Internet every year

2. Most people like to go on the Internet for information or entertainment

3. Using the Internet so often can do more harm than good .

4.Someone who is addicted to the Internet spends just a little time going on it

5. Some people use the Internet to get away from their unpleasant situations

6. One of the most addictive activities is chatting

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the 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 cause serious problems and ruin many lives. Special help groups have been set up to of sufferers help and support.

IAS is similar to (32) ______ 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, but are unable to do so . A recent study found that many users spend up to 40 hours a week on the Internet; (33) ______ 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 find it very difficult to resist the games on the Internet. Surprisingly, however, psychologists (35) ______ that most victims are middle-aged housewives who have never used a computer before

Điền câu 35

A. find

B. feel

C. say

D. tell

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the 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 cause serious problems and ruin many lives. Special help groups have been set up to of sufferers help and support.

IAS is similar to (32) ______ 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, but are unable to do so . A recent study found that many users spend up to 40 hours a week on the Internet; (33) ______ 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 find it very difficult to resist the games on the Internet. Surprisingly, however, psychologists (35) ______ that most victims are middle-aged housewives who have never used a computer before

Điền câu 32

A. another

B. other

C. the other

D. others

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the 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 cause serious problems and ruin many lives. Special help groups have been set up to of sufferers help and support.

IAS is similar to (32) ______ 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, but are unable to do so . A recent study found that many users spend up to 40 hours a week on the Internet; (33) ______ 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 find it very difficult to resist the games on the Internet. Surprisingly, however, psychologists (35) ______ that most victims are middle-aged housewives who have never used a computer before

Điền câu 33

A. although

B. despite

C. unless

D. without

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the 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 cause serious problems and ruin many lives. Special help groups have been set up to of sufferers help and support.

IAS is similar to (32) ______ 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, but are unable to do so . A recent study found that many users spend up to 40 hours a week on the Internet; (33) ______ 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 find it very difficult to resist the games on the Internet. Surprisingly, however, psychologists (35) ______ that most victims are middle-aged housewives who have never used a computer before

Điền câu 31

A. blamed

B. faulted

C. mistaken

D. accused

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the 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 cause serious problems and ruin many lives. Special help groups have been set up to of sufferers help and support.

IAS is similar to (32) ______ 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, but are unable to do so . A recent study found that many users spend up to 40 hours a week on the Internet; (33) ______ 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 find it very difficult to resist the games on the Internet. Surprisingly, however, psychologists (35) ______ that most victims are middle-aged housewives who have never used a computer before

Điền câu 34

A. let

B. allowed

C. had

D. made