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Answer B:
I love doing things online! I spend a couple of hours a day just surfing the Internet. Usually, I
tweak my homepage on social networking sites. I post my latest pictures and videos. My friends
from here and abroad put comments on them. I always feel excited whenever I get notifications
on new comments. Even strangers who just happened to stumble on my profile say something as
well! It is a good means to make friends with others. Also, I chat online. With the use of webcams,
I can see my friends on the screen while chatting with them. I can even use a headset so that I
can talk to them using it. We even sing songs and giggle after. In addition, I also make a blog. I
post my thoughts, experiences, or just about anything about me. It serves as my electronic diary!
These are what I usually do online, and I can say that this is my best hobby.

Points to emphasize in answering:
Give an introduction. Tell how much time you spend online.
[example: I love doing things online! I spend a couple of hours a day just surfing
the Internet.]

Enumerate the things you do online. Give details or cite specific experiences. Don’t
forget to start each activity with a transition like ‘Also’ or ‘In addition’ to make a
smooth flow of ideas.

Conclude the discussion.
[example: These are what I usually do online, and I can say that this is my best hobby.]

Vocabulary

tweak - make minor modifications or improvement
social networking sites - websites that connect people on the Internet
notification - announcement
happened to stumble - chanced upon
webcam - a camera that transmits still or moving images over the Internet
headset - a pair of headphones with a voice transmitter attached
giggle - laugh in a silly manner
blog - a shared online journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences
and hobbies

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