IX. Fill in each of the numbered blanks passages below with ONE suitable word. (2.0 points)

          Nowadays, Facebook is the most popular (71)__________ media which helps to connect people. Not only adults but also teenagers (72)__________ using Facebook. There are many ways to communicate on Facebook. You can post messages to the public or to your friends. If you want a private conversation, you can send a direct message to a friend and start (73)__________. If you want to meet new people with same interests, you can join in Facebook groups or Facebook pages.

          When friends and family members move to a different place or even different country, Facebook can help you keep in (74)__________. In addition to communicating directly through posting and messaging, you can play games with them, making them seem closer (75)__________ the distance.

          Facebook can also help reduce or eliminate the (76)__________ to meet new people. For example, if you feel (77)__________ about asking someone in class about a homework assignment, you may feel more comfortable sending (78)__________ to that person on Facebook. That way, you can think over what you write and can avoid any embarrassment in face-to-face (79)__________ . That's the reason why shy people spend (80)__________ time on Facebook than sociable people.