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On 6 June 2011, the media reported the kidnapping of a female Syrian-American blogger called Amina Arraf. Regarded as a daring political rebel, the 35-year-old had gained popularity for her blogs protesting the lack of freedom in Syria. Yet, only two days later, it was discovered that Amina had never existed. She was a fictional character created by Tom MacMaster, a forty-year-old American PhD student at the University of Edinburgh.

MacMaster's invention is an example of sock puppetry: the use of false identities to deceive others. (I). The false identity is known as a sock puppet, and its creator, a puppet master. (II). MacMaster created Amina to express his views on Middle Eastern affairs without offending other Americans. (III). Writing as Amina gave him the authority to say what he wanted. (IV).  

At the turn of the millennium, Debbie Swenson created Kaycee Nicole, a fictional teenage girl suffering from terminal cancer. Her blog, Living Colours, described Kaycee’s struggle, attracting millions of readers. When Kaycee 'died' on 14 May 2001, her fans were devastated. Their distress turned to anger when they discovered that Kaycee was not real. Swenson had developed the character to gain attention and sympathy.

While Amina and Kaycee were used to meet their creators' needs, other identities have been invented for profit. American gun advocate John Lott made up a fake student, Mary Rosh, to defend his writing online and give him positive reviews. Mystery writer RJ Ellory fabricated a team of sock puppets to praise his own books and tear into those of his rivals. British historian Orlando Figes lost credibility when he had to publicly apologise for doing the same.

Yet none of these stories compare to large-scale sock puppetry today. The New York City Police Department has false identities on social media to catch criminals. The US military is believed to use sock puppets to track potential terrorists. It is clear that the internet is a minefield today and we all have to step very carefully in order not to get hurt.

(Adapted from Global Friends)

Question 31: Which of the following is OPPOSITE in meaning to "fictional"?
A. imaginary                        B. authentic                        C. created                        D. unreal

Question 32: Where in paragraph 2 does the following sentence best fit?
" But this is not the only reason for sock puppetry."

A. [I]                                B. [II]                                C. [III]                                D. [IV]

Question 33: The word "Their" in paragraph 3 refers to:
A. Readers’                        B. Fans’                        C. Authors’                        D. Sock puppets’

Question 34: The phrase "tear into" could best be replaced by:
A. criticize harshly                B. encourage strongly                C. support actively                D. imitate skillfully

Question 35: Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 3?
A. The emotional impact of a fabricated online identity
B. The ethical implications of false online personas
C. How online deception can be emotionally manipulative
D. The rise of sympathy-driven online hoaxes

Question 36: Which of the following is NOT a reason for creating sock puppets?
A. expressing controversial opinions anonymously                B. gaining public sympathy
C. protecting national security                                D. earning financial profit

Question 37: According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Some sock puppets serve illegal purposes, while others are harmless.
B. The US military primarily uses sock puppets to spread misinformation.
C. Some sock puppets are designed to manipulate public perception for profit.
D. Fake online identities are almost always discovered quickly by scientists.

Question 38: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence: "It is clear that the internet is a minefield today and we all have to step very carefully in order not to get hurt."
A. Only those with expertise can navigate online risks effectively.

B. People should stay away from the internet to avoid potential harm.
C. Online security measures have made the internet a much safer space.
D. The internet is full of dangers, requiring constant awareness and caution.

Question 39: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Sock puppetry is mostly harmless and has minimal impact on people.
B. False identities online can lead to significant real-world consequences.
C. Government agencies rarely engage in the use of sock puppets.
D. Bloggers are the primary users of fake online identities.

Question 40: Which of the following best summarizes the main point of the passage?
A. Governments must take stricter measures to ban online anonymity and deception completely.

B. Online anonymity has significantly increased deception, creating risks that are difficult to eliminate.
C. Fake identities on the internet are mostly harmless, providing entertainment for users and managers.
D. Sock puppetry is used for self-expression, manipulation, financial gain, and even law enforcement.

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