Social networking is here to stay and (1) __________ between people all over the
world has never been easier. We can share our lives with our network friends who
can help us solve problems or offer advice. ACT
INTERACTION
Although these sites can act as a kind of group therapy session with people who seem to care and who will listen, there is little or no (2) __________ , so cyber-bullying is a growing problem. CENSOR
CENSORSHIP
Perhaps there need to be more (3) __________ on what people are allowed to say. CONSTRAIN
CONSTRAINTS
Nevertheless, social networking sites can be a great way to find people with shared interests and they can also be very (4) __________ if used wisely. INFORM
INFORMATIVE
For many people, it offers them a feeling of (5) __________ from the real world. ESCAPE
ESCAPISM
Furthermore it gives them a chance to chat about anything and everything, often quite (6) __________ , without fear of being rejected by others. MEAN
MEANINGLESS
Whatever the drivers, it has become a (7) __________ activity for many, ... COMPEL
COMPELLING
... so it is hardly surprising that some people feel a sense of (8) __________ if
they are unable to get online for any period of time. CONNECT
DISCONNECTEDNESS
And when they do get back online after a few hours of downtime, there is an (9) __________ feeling of relief at being a part of the world once more. MISTAKE
UNMISTAKABLE
