Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks.

         In some sense, the way we manage our social connections on Facebook is no different from how we build relationships offline. The need for (25) ______ is one of the most basic motivations underlying social behavior. We use Facebook to maintain a positive social identity and satisfy needs for acceptance and social affiliation.

          One study, conducted by researchers in New Zealand, looked into how people weaved Facebook into their daily lives. They were primarily interested in the social dimensions of Facebook, (26) ______ they divided into two categories: direct and indirect actions.

Direct actions include messaging, chat, wall posts, comments, photo tagging, and "likes." Indirect actions are those where an individual looks at a friend's profile or reads that person's status updates. Most Facebook users initiate a combination of direct and indirect actions when they use the website. Some do this quite (27) ______, with nearly a third of users (31%) posting daily status updates.

          The social benefits of using Facebook to communicate with friends and build relationships are mixed. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and Facebook analyzed the server logs of more than a thousand Facebook users over a period of two months, and conducted a survey to ask users about how close they feel to their friends, and the frequency with which they make new social connections. They found that Facebook users who engaged (28) ______ greater direct actions (messaging, commenting) reported greater bridging (making new friends), social bonding, and self-esteem. (29) ______, users who had a record of more indirect actions and passive consumption (refreshing the news feed, reading friends' status updates and Viewing their profiles) reported more frequent feelings of loneliness and lower self-esteem.

Điền vào số (25)

A. association      

B. connect   

C. connectedness 

D. link

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks.

The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have suggested that human tears are (16)_________of an aquatic past, but this does not seem very likely. We cry from the moment we enter this world, for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable. As they (17)_________, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it.The idea that having a good cry do you (18)_________is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (19)                a natural painkiller called enkaphalin. By fighting sorrow and pain, this chemical helps you feel better. Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (20)_________.

Unfortunately, in our society, we impose restrictions upon this naturally (21)_________activity. Because some people still regard it as a (22)  of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry. This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically.

Tears of emotion also help the body (23)_________itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in

them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants. Crying comforts and calms can be very

enjoyable - (24)_________the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (25)_________“weepies”. It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together.Question 24.

A: consider

B: remark

C: regard

D: distinguish

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

From my point of View, parental divorce can cause lasting negative consequences for children.

A. beginning of a marriage      

B. the situation of not marrying

C. single person   

D. ending of a marriage

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word (5) in each of the following questions.

Both CARE and Oxfam organisations have programmes to help people in underdeveloped countries better their lives.

A. make     

B. risk         

C. improve 

D. start

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money.

A. faulty

B. forger

C. authentic

D. original

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks.

The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have suggested that human tears are (16)_________of an aquatic past, but this does not seem very likely. We cry from the moment we enter this world, for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable. As they (17)_________, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it.The idea that having a good cry do you (18)_________is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (19)                a natural painkiller called enkaphalin. By fighting sorrow and pain, this chemical helps you feel better. Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (20)_________.

Unfortunately, in our society, we impose restrictions upon this naturally (21)_________activity. Because some people still regard it as a (22)  of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry. This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically.

Tears of emotion also help the body (23)_________itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in

them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants. Crying comforts and calms can be very

enjoyable - (24)_________the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (25)_________“weepies”. It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together.Question 22

A: symbol

B: feature

C: hint

D: sign