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anything at all. Many people have lost money and become afraid to shop online. The reputation of influencers who promote fake goods is also damaged, which makes people doubt other trustworthy sellers. Overall, these dishonest practices have made the online shopping environment less safe and more confusing. To solve this issue, both customers and platforms must take action. Social media companies should create stricter rules for sellers and ask influencers to clearly label paid advertisements. Customers should be careful when buying products online, especially from unknown brands or sellers without reviews. Governments can also help by introducing new laws to protect consumers and punish those who break the rules. With cooperation from all sides, social media can become a safer place to shop. [Adapted from https://phys.org/news/2025 – 02 – dark – side – social – media] Question 23: According to the passage all of the following are reasons why people enjoy shopping on social media platforms EXCEPT _____________. A. Low product costs B. Simple purchasing process C. Discounts on delivery fees D. Trusted payment methods Question 24: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2? A. Some people use fake identities to build customer trust and offer poor service. B. Certain sellers deceive buyers by abusing their trust and selling substandard or fake goods. C. A number of businesses borrow trust from famous influencers to sell popular products. D. Some individuals build trust by giving discounts, then ask customers to pay more later. Question 25: The word “authenticity” in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____________. A. originality B. genuineness C. falseness D. reliability Question 26: The word “they”in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by _____________. A. the advertisements B. online products C. customers D. influencers Question 27: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Social media shopping is decreasing in popularity due to recent scandals. B. KOLs always verify the quality of products before advertising them. C. Government actions are considered unnecessary in solving the issue. D. The lack of strict control has contributed to the spread of fake goods online. Question 28: The word “stricter”in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by _____________. A. clearer B. harsher C. shorter D. newer Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer use a casual relationship? A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4 Question 30: In which paragraph does the writer mention the responsibility of different parties in making social media shopping safer? A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40. As social media and online dating platforms like Tinder and Hinge become more visible in American society, people are beginning to question whether relationships and the concept of love are evolving. [I] Many people feel as though technology has superseded human interaction and elevated the desire for quick hook – ups, while others contend that modern relationships remain fundamentally the same as they were in previous generations. Sociologists like Andrew are interested in how the perception and priorities of relationships have shifted over time. Seventy – five years ago, Andrew said, Americans chose to marry because of social pressure. He believes that marriage today remains a source of personal happiness and commitment – not just a source of legal benefits. [II] His reasoning stems from arguments for the legalization of gay marriage, which reflect changing views on the institution itself. Andrew described marriage as the ultimate merit badge and the symbol of a successful relationship. Henry, a social psychologist at Harvard, contends that young people seek out stable relationships, even outside of marriage. In this regard, he says, modern relationships have varied little from their predecessors. According to Henry, young people still desire a relationship that brings them happiness. Henry claims that the way modern couples achieve satisfaction is considerably different. [III] A lot of those things are common across time, but how people experience those challenges and communicate them is evolving with all the other forces within and outside the relationship. Platforms like dating apps allow people to