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Answer B:
I am not fond of reading books aside from the ones I use in school. I read magazines or
newspaper instead of books. Newspaper or magazines are more accessible for me. Since I
live in an apartment, I can get a subscription for a daily newspaper. It is delivered to me every
morning. I read the news and articles. It gives me knowledge on what’s happening in town. I also
enjoy solving the crossword puzzle. For magazines, I can always go to the nearby convenience
store to get the latest copy. I go for fashion magazines to get the latest trends in fashion.
Sometimes, when I visit a friend’s house, a magazine always just lies around anywhere, so I can
pick one up anytime I want to read leisurely. For me, reading magazines or newspaper is a way
for me to get out of the usual books without sacrificing sufficiency in reading.

Points to emphasize in answering:
Try to provide a reading material as substitute for not reading books.
[example: I read magazines or newspaper instead of books.]

Give a reason or reasons why you choose this type of reading.
[example: Newspaper or magazines are more accessible for me.]

Provide details like:
- When do you usually read?
- What parts do you like to read?
- What are the benefits you get from reading?

Conclude the discussion.
[example: For me, reading magazines or newspaper is a way for me to get out of the
usual books without sacrificing sufficiency in reading.]

Vocabulary

not fond of - do not like something that much
accessible - easy to get
what’s happening in town - events happening around
go for - choose; prefer
lies around anywhere - can be seen anywhere
leisurely - in a relaxing way
adequacy - competence
sacrificing - to surrender or to give up
sufficiency - the condition of having enough

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