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Section 8: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. 

   The pursuit of fame has never been more popular than it is today. Where fame was once reserved for the most gifted artists in the entertainment industry, these days it seems that anyone from a reality TV contestant to an online video blogger can become famous. 

   Most talent show contestants and video bloggers are young people with little or no idea about how to handle fame. They can struggle to cope with the sudden glare of the spotlight. Then, as their new-found fame ends and the public's attention turns elsewhere, these fading stars often struggle to readjust to normality. 

   However, hanging on to fame has its own pitfalls. Fame brings a loss of privacy as a star's life becomes the subject of media attention and, sometimes, cruel rumour. This can have a serious effect on their friendships.

   People who desire fame have to be prepared to live their life under a microscope. Fame may build confidence, but it can also destroy this confidence, bringing insecurity, depression and loneliness.

   It is important to put human emotions and relationships before fame because, after all, fame does not bring happiness. The bright lights of fame have blinded many wannabes who, later, end up feeling lonely and confused. Fame is fleeting for most people, but the real world is lasting for everyone. 

(Adapted from On Screen by Virginia Evans and Jenny Dooley) 

Question 31: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? 

   A. What Price for Fame                                              B. A Need for Fame 

   C. Achieving Fame Overnight                                   D. Why Fame Matters 

Question 32: The word They in paragraph 2 refers to _______ 

   A. talent shows                 B. young people                C. ideas                             D. sportlights

Question 33: As stated in paragraph 2, most talent show contestants and video bloggers __________

   A. may not have the slightest idea how to handle fame 

   B. have no difficulty in readjusting to normality 

   C. cope with the sudden glare of the spotlight easily 

   D. are those struggling to draw the public's attention 

Question 34: The word pitfalls in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________ 

   A. issues                            B. benefits                         C. results                           D. opinions

Question 35: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? 

   A. It is important to put fame before human emotions and relationships. 

   B. Fame can make young people feel insecure, depressed and lonely. 

   C. These days, fame is only reserved for the most talented artists. 

   D. Not many young people have been blinded by the bright lights of fame. 

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