Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered...

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 30 to 34.

        The Cambridge Dictionary has recently named "parasocial" as its word of the year, defining it as a one-sided connection that people feel with individuals they do not know, or even with artificial intelligence. This phenomenon, (30) ____________, involves a sense of intimacy that is not reciprocated by the other party. A common example is the emotional attachment fans develop towards celebrities like Taylor Swift, despite never having met them.

        Generally, most parasocial relationships are healthy, serving as a normal way to explore thoughts and emotions about others. They allow individuals (31) ____________, and to find inspiration from accomplishments, even from long-dead writers. (32) ____________, these connections are a fundamentally healthy expression of emotional and social desires, provided they do not interfere with mutual relationships in the physical world.

        However, these relationships become problematic if they dominate a person's thoughts or impede independent decision-making. This concern is particularly relevant with AI chatbots (33) ____________. Such highly customized interactions, often designed to flatter or agree, pose a real risk. (34) ____________. This dependency can hinder the development of crucial social and empathetic skills necessary for genuine human connection.

(Adapted from: https://www.bbc.com)

Question 30.        

A. a one-sided bond typically formed subconsciously

B. defining as a one-sided bond formed subconsciously

C. which a one-sided bond is typically formed subconsciously

D. is a one-sided bond typically formed subconsciously

Question 31.        

A. to evaluate their interpersonal skills in competitive environments

B. to align their personal values with expectations of their social circle

C. to bypass the need for any real-world social interaction

D. to understand their own place within the broader social landscape

Question 32.        

A. Despite the potential for social withdrawal in extremely isolated individuals

B. Given these beneficial psychological and emotional outlets they provide

C. Rather than the replacement of the necessary social bonds in our daily lives

D. Regardless of the involvement of either living or deceased figures

Question 33.        

A. whose algorithms meticulously tailor every response to align with a user’s specific personality and moods

B. the primary function of which is to optimize digital engagement through advanced natural language processing

C. as they are perceived as being capable of mirroring a user’s unique emotional state and preferences

D. which excel at mimicking subtle aspects of human empathy while remaining entirely devoid of any genuine emotional depth

Question 34.        

A. This signifies a fundamental shift in how individuals seek and maintain emotional support

B. The potential for misuse of personal data in such advanced AI systems is also significant

C. People might use chatbots for emotional soothing instead of developing necessary social skills

D. It is important to acknowledge that these digital interactions can be misleading