Directions (Qs. 6 to 14): Read the passage andanswer the following questions. DoesMarcia need a cell phone? Marcia says that all of herfriends have a cell phone, but Marcia's mom doesn't want to buy her one.Marcia's mom doesn't want Marcia to play video games either. What is more, the Internetscares her. Marcia's mom says, "If Marcia has a cell phone, how do we knowwhom she is talking to? Video games are bad for her. The Internet is dangerousand uncontrolled. It's like having a gun in the house. We should just ban herfrom using the computer, and I'm not buying her a cell phone until she iseighteen. This is the only way we can be sure that Marcia is safe."Marcia's dad disagrees withMarcia's mom. Although he agrees that there are some dangers to it, he likesthe Internet, and finds it to be very useful. "The trouble is," hesays, "We just can't stop Marcia from using the Internet, as this wouldput her at a disadvantage. What is more, I like video games. I think that, whenplayed in moderation, they are fun. Obviously, it is not good to play themwithout restraint or self-control. Finally, I think Marcia needs a cell phone.We can't take these things away." In paragraph 2, Marcia's dad says, "Finally. I think Marcia needs a cell phone." Given what you know about Marcia's mom's concerns, what is the best reason Marcia "s dad can provide to convince Marcia's mom that Marcia needs a cell phone?

• A. Marcia can use her cell phone to talk to her friends, instead of needing to borrow one of ours.
• B. Having a cell phone will teach Marcia how to use new technology.
• C. Because all of her friends have one, it would be unfair to disallow Marcia to have a cell phone.
• D. If Marcia is in trouble, she can use her cell phone to call for help.