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Answer B:
When my friend introduced me to online shopping, I was a little uncertain. I’ve heard about the
downsides of online shopping, like not getting the right fit for you, not getting the right color
you choose, and not getting the polite seller you wish could have been. Still, with my love for
shopping, I gave it a try. First, I ordered books and CDs, the products wherein you won’t have
to complain about the size or color. It was good. Not only did I save time, it saved me the effort.
I ordered another batch of CDs, and tried ordering shirts and pants as well. Not long after, I also
shopped online for a phone as a gift for my sister. Slowly I did realize that I was getting addicted
to it. Online shopping malls have been the waterloo of my bank account. I love shopping online.
You forget you actually bought an item, and it feels like a gift when it’s delivered to your doorstep.
Thus, deciding on shopping online was a turning point in my shopping life.

Points to emphasize in answering:
Give an introduction by stating if you like shopping or not.

Give details about your experience.
What was the type of shopping?
When did it happen?
What were you buying?
What was the most memorable instance in the scenario?
How did you feel after?

Conclude the discussion.
[example: Thus, deciding on shopping online was a turning point in my shopping life.]

Vocabulary
Online shopping - ordering products on the Internet to be delivered to you
hesitant - doubtful
downside - disadvantage
polite - civil
hectic - confusing

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