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." Which of the following would be the best way for Marcia to change the way her mom thinks about technology?

• A. Read her a newspaper article that talks about the importance of technology.
• B. Provide her an instruction manual detailing how the latest cell phone functions.
• C. Take her to the library and show her the top five most popular Internet websites.
• D. Spend the weekend playing video games with her.