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Answer B:
I am a very friendly person. My friends love me very much, and I love them too. I am also good
at making friends. One time, I was in a fast-food restaurant. There was no vacant seat, so I asked
an elder woman if I could share a table with her. She seemed kind and polite. We talked about
the weather, the food, and others. She even invited me to attend a prayer meeting. My weak
point is I am too gullible. I easily believe stories my friends tell me. I remember when a friend
told me that I didn’t pass the university exam. I was so depressed that day. However, when I
checked the website, I actually passed! I think I need to confirm something first before believing
them. These are some of my good and bad points.

Points to emphasize in answering:

Start with your good points.
- Give a direct answer. [example: I am a very friendly person.]
- Support your answer with a concrete example. Citing testimonials from other
people or relating an experience are good examples.

Tell about your bad point.
[example: My weak point is I am too gullible.]
- Give details.
[example: I easily believe stories my friends tell me.]
- Cite an example or experience.
- Tell something you do to correct it.
[example: I think I need to confirm something first before believing them.]

Conclude the discussion.
[example: These are some of my good and bad points.]

Vocabulary

making friends - being friends with strangers
elder - someone older
vacant seat - a seat where no one is sitting
share a table - use a table with another person
polite - has good manners
prayer meeting - gathering of people for the purpose of praying as a group
gullible - easily tricked; too trusting
confirm - verify; check something using evidence

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