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Passage 233At the third level, “borderline,” a fan may traverse the line that separatesmental health and insanity. (10) People who have only a tenuousgrasp of reality can allow celebrity worship to take over their lives. Thismay turn fans into stalkers—or even killers. Lonely people, with little intheir own lives, are particularly at risk. They may fantasize that Brad orJ.Lo will leave their mate and find eternal happiness with the person whohas worshipped them from afar for so long. Celebrity worship may beharmless fun—or it can be a deadly pursuit.■ ExerciseEach numbered sentence corresponds to a sentence in the passage. Fill inthe letter of the choice that makes the sentence mean the same thing asits corresponding sentence in the passage.1. From this, scientists have that interest in celebrities is programmedinto our DNA.a. suggested b. felt c. argued d. concluded2. Reporters tenaciously try to the most intimate details.a. follow b. draw out c. closely note d. pay for3. It is almost impossible to them.a. avoid b. reason with c. cross d. pull back from4. We have all had moments when we are not completely .a. careful b. happy c. entertained d. distressed5. The contestants on American Idol are routinely .a. accidentally found b. insulted c. competing d. thrown outCopyright © Cengage Learning. All Right Reserved.6. In fact, stars often put their names on fashion lines to sales.a. bring about b. publicize c. profit from d. finalize7. fans attacked cars.a. Violent b. Upset c. Amused d. Rejected8. Monica Seles was stabbed by a fan of Steffi Graff.a. famous b. upset c. rival d. strong9. fans may simply enjoy reading and talking about stars.a. Worried b. Faithful c. Playing d. Sad10. People who have only a grasp of reality can allow celebrityworship to take over their lives.a. short-lived b. weak c. false d. unrealistic