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Answer B:

I don’t like chatting on the phone. I think it is a waste of time and money. First, I spend more
time explaining things on the phone than when I meet someone face to face. It usually happens
when one cannot understand what the other is talking about. I will share one instance. I called a
friend to ask if she can attend my birthday party on a Sunday. She told me that she had classes
on that day, so she couldn’t attend. However, I know that her school doesn’t hold any class on
a Sunday, so I verified it. Then, she told me she thought I said, “Saturday”. Secondly, it wastes
money. Technology today may provide us convenience, but it is too costly. I heard one time from
a friend that his cell phone charges went over his budget for it. With all these reasons, I think
chatting on the phone is not a necessary activity for me.

Points to emphasize in answering:

Tell your opinion about the subject. Then, provide an overview of the reason or reasons.
[example: I don’t like chatting on the phone. I think it is a waste of time and money.]

Discuss each reason. Provide details to support it. Make sure to start each reason with a
transition for a smoother delivery.
[example: Furthermore, it wastes money. Technology today may provide us
convenience, but it is too costly.]

Conclude the discussion.
[With all these reasons, I think chatting on the phone is not a necessary activity for me.]

Vocabulary
instance - example
attend - be present at
hold a class - have a class
verify - confirm
costly - expensive
charges - fees to be paid
over budget - more than the allotted money

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