Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.

The rise of digital singers, featuring AI-generated voices and 3D avatars, has redefined the music industry. When a new virtual idol is first introduced, fans often engage in extensive problem-solving. They research the software's origin or the performer, (1) ______. Once the technology becomes familiar, consumers move toward limited problem-solving. (2) ______, enthusiasts evaluate some excellent voice demos, comparing different virtual voices based on established quality standards. For many loyal followers, purchasing a new digital single like “Hana” by PLAVE or a virtual concert ticket eventually becomes a routinised response behaviour, occurring almost instinctively without much thought. (3) ______. However, the market is also driven by unplanned purchases, frequently sparked by limited-edition digital accessories or sudden virtual events. (4) ______. Over time, these repeated interactions help reinforce user engagement and deepen emotional attachment to virtual performers. From a long-term commercial perspective, (5) ______. Consequently, creators must blend technological innovation with a deep understanding of fan psychology to ensure their virtual stars remain relevant in this rapidly evolving digital landscape.

(Source: Adapted from Journal of Consumer Research, 2025)

Question 1.

A. where developers can create various music styles for global audiences

B. by which consumers will be able to support various entertainment platforms

C. which allows them to analyze the technical features and vocal quality in detail

D. from which modern software applications were originally developed years ago

Question 2.

A. After offering several premium music tracks to them

B. Having been provided with high-quality audio samples

C. Since they have given some acoustic records earlier

D. To be supplied with many excellent singing records

Question 3.

A. Due to their long-term loyalty, almost these fans never consider switching to other virtual performers

B. These fans almost never consider switching to other virtual performers due to their long-term loyalty

C. These fans never almost consider switching to other virtual performers due to their long-term loyalty

D. Switching to other virtual performers due to their long-term loyalty is almost never truly considered

Question 4.

A. Since these goods are nonessential, people buy them without hesitation

B. Such products are often bought impulsively, expanding users' collections

C. Fans purchase these items quickly to improve practical necessity

D. While such items seem unnecessary, this trend suggests otherwise

Question 5.

A. Hardly do these digital performers lose appeal, given their accessibility

B. Hardly have those digital performers lost appeal since becoming famous stars

C. Hardly never have these virtual singers lost appeal; some human rivals arrive

D. Hardly had these virtual stars replaced human artists when market crashes