Reading II

Text messaging, also known as SMS (short message service), first became popular at the turn of the new millennium. This trend started in Europe and Asia, and later became popular in the USA. By 2010 Americans were sending more texts each day than making phone calls.

Why do people love this new form of communication? Is it because we want to be connected with our friends and family at all times? People may have different reasons for texting depending on their professions and lifestyles. Many people text because it is cheaper than a phone call. This is why texting is very popular in developing countries.

Texting when driving causes a lot of accidents. Therefore, the practice of texting and driving is illegal in many countries. However, many people continue to text and drive.

And what about texting when walking? Some people do not pay attention when crossing the roads or walking through busy streets. Others may text when running or taking a dog for a walk. Did texting keep you from stopping to smell the flowers today?

The SMS stands for "short mail service"

Text messaging, also known as SMS (short message service), first became popular at the turn of the new millennium. This trend started in Europe and Asia, and later became popular in the USA. By 2010 Americans were sending more texts each day than making phone calls.

Why do people love this new form of communication? Is it because we want to be connected with our friends and family at all times? People may have different reasons for texting depending on their professions and lifestyles. Many people text because it is cheaper than a phone call. This is why texting is very popular in developing countries.

Texting when driving causes a lot of accidents. Therefore, the practice of texting and driving is illegal in many countries. However, many people continue to text and drive.

And what about texting when walking? Some people do not pay attention when crossing the roads or walking through busy streets. Others may text when running or taking a dog for a walk. Did texting keep you from stopping to smell the flowers today?

People in developing countries don`t use text messaging because it is expensive.

Text messaging, also known as SMS (short message service), first became popular at the turn of the new millennium. This trend started in Europe and Asia, and later became popular in the USA. By 2010 Americans were sending more texts each day than making phone calls.

Why do people love this new form of communication? Is it because we want to be connected with our friends and family at all times? People may have different reasons for texting depending on their professions and lifestyles. Many people text because it is cheaper than a phone call. This is why texting is very popular in developing countries.

Texting when driving causes a lot of accidents. Therefore, the practice of texting and driving is illegal in many countries. However, many people continue to text and drive.

And what about texting when walking? Some people do not pay attention when crossing the roads or walking through busy streets. Others may text when running or taking a dog for a walk. Did texting keep you from stopping to smell the flowers today?

The practice of texting and driving is legal in many countries.

Text messaging, also known as SMS (short message service), first became popular at the turn of the new millennium. This trend started in Europe and Asia, and later became popular in the USA. By 2010 Americans were sending more texts each day than making phone calls.

Why do people love this new form of communication? Is it because we want to be connected with our friends and family at all times? People may have different reasons for texting depending on their professions and lifestyles. Many people text because it is cheaper than a phone call. This is why texting is very popular in developing countries.

Texting when driving causes a lot of accidents. Therefore, the practice of texting and driving is illegal in many countries. However, many people continue to text and drive.

And what about texting when walking? Some people do not pay attention when crossing the roads or walking through busy streets. Others may text when running or taking a dog for a walk. Did texting keep you from stopping to smell the flowers today?

Some people like to text while walking.

A Laconic Answer

The Lacons lived in that part of Southern Greece which was called Laconia. The people who lived there were very brave. They loved their Motherland and defended it from all the enemies. Everybody knew that their life was very simple. They tried to follow the laws of their country and never spoke long. "The shorter the better," was their rule. "Never use more words than you need," was another rule. And nowadays as you probably know a very short answer is often called a laconic answer, because the Lacons usually gave such short answers.

In Northern Greece there was a land called Macedonia. King Philip ruled there. He was not very clever and he was not very brave, but he wanted to become king of all Greece. So, he collected a great army and soon he became master of all Greece. Only Laconia was not conquered. Then King Philip wrote a letter and sent it to the brave Lacons. The letter said: "If I win the battle with your army, I will become your king and ruin your great city."

A few days later an answer was brought back to him. King Philip found only one word in it. The word was very short, and that was "If".

Where was Laconia situated?

The Lacons lived in that part of Southern Greece which was called Laconia. The people who lived there were very brave. They loved their Motherland and defended it from all the enemies. Everybody knew that their life was very simple. They tried to follow the laws of their country and never spoke long. "The shorter the better," was their rule. "Never use more words than you need," was another rule. And nowadays as you probably know a very short answer is often called a laconic answer, because the Lacons usually gave such short answers.

In Northern Greece there was a land called Macedonia. King Philip ruled there. He was not very clever and he was not very brave, but he wanted to become king of all Greece. So, he collected a great army and soon he became master of all Greece. Only Laconia was not conquered. Then King Philip wrote a letter and sent it to the brave Lacons. The letter said: "If I win the battle with your army, I will become your king and ruin your great city."

A few days later an answer was brought back to him. King Philip found only one word in it. The word was very short, and that was "If".

What kind of the people lived there?

The Lacons lived in that part of Southern Greece which was called Laconia. The people who lived there were very brave. They loved their Motherland and defended it from all the enemies. Everybody knew that their life was very simple. They tried to follow the laws of their country and never spoke long. "The shorter the better," was their rule. "Never use more words than you need," was another rule. And nowadays as you probably know a very short answer is often called a laconic answer, because the Lacons usually gave such short answers.

In Northern Greece there was a land called Macedonia. King Philip ruled there. He was not very clever and he was not very brave, but he wanted to become king of all Greece. So, he collected a great army and soon he became master of all Greece. Only Laconia was not conquered. Then King Philip wrote a letter and sent it to the brave Lacons. The letter said: "If I win the battle with your army, I will become your king and ruin your great city."

A few days later an answer was brought back to him. King Philip found only one word in it. The word was very short, and that was "If".

What were the rules of the people who lived in Laconia?

The Lacons lived in that part of Southern Greece which was called Laconia. The people who lived there were very brave. They loved their Motherland and defended it from all the enemies. Everybody knew that their life was very simple. They tried to follow the laws of their country and never spoke long. "The shorter the better," was their rule. "Never use more words than you need," was another rule. And nowadays as you probably know a very short answer is often called a laconic answer, because the Lacons usually gave such short answers.

In Northern Greece there was a land called Macedonia. King Philip ruled there. He was not very clever and he was not very brave, but he wanted to become king of all Greece. So, he collected a great army and soon he became master of all Greece. Only Laconia was not conquered. Then King Philip wrote a letter and sent it to the brave Lacons. The letter said: "If I win the battle with your army, I will become your king and ruin your great city."

A few days later an answer was brought back to him. King Philip found only one word in it. The word was very short, and that was "If".

What kind of life did the Lacons have?

The Lacons lived in that part of Southern Greece which was called Laconia. The people who lived there were very brave. They loved their Motherland and defended it from all the enemies. Everybody knew that their life was very simple. They tried to follow the laws of their country and never spoke long. "The shorter the better," was their rule. "Never use more words than you need," was another rule. And nowadays as you probably know a very short answer is often called a laconic answer, because the Lacons usually gave such short answers.

In Northern Greece there was a land called Macedonia. King Philip ruled there. He was not very clever and he was not very brave, but he wanted to become king of all Greece. So, he collected a great army and soon he became master of all Greece. Only Laconia was not conquered. Then King Philip wrote a letter and sent it to the brave Lacons. The letter said: "If I win the battle with your army, I will become your king and ruin your great city."

A few days later an answer was brought back to him. King Philip found only one word in it. The word was very short, and that was "If".

Who ruled Macedonia?

The Lacons lived in that part of Southern Greece which was called Laconia. The people who lived there were very brave. They loved their Motherland and defended it from all the enemies. Everybody knew that their life was very simple. They tried to follow the laws of their country and never spoke long. "The shorter the better," was their rule. "Never use more words than you need," was another rule. And nowadays as you probably know a very short answer is often called a laconic answer, because the Lacons usually gave such short answers.

In Northern Greece there was a land called Macedonia. King Philip ruled there. He was not very clever and he was not very brave, but he wanted to become king of all Greece. So, he collected a great army and soon he became master of all Greece. Only Laconia was not conquered. Then King Philip wrote a letter and sent it to the brave Lacons. The letter said: "If I win the battle with your army, I will become your king and ruin your great city."

A few days later an answer was brought back to him. King Philip found only one word in it. The word was very short, and that was "If".

What kind of a man was Philip?

The Lacons lived in that part of Southern Greece which was called Laconia. The people who lived there were very brave. They loved their Motherland and defended it from all the enemies. Everybody knew that their life was very simple. They tried to follow the laws of their country and never spoke long. "The shorter the better," was their rule. "Never use more words than you need," was another rule. And nowadays as you probably know a very short answer is often called a laconic answer, because the Lacons usually gave such short answers.

In Northern Greece there was a land called Macedonia. King Philip ruled there. He was not very clever and he was not very brave, but he wanted to become king of all Greece. So, he collected a great army and soon he became master of all Greece. Only Laconia was not conquered. Then King Philip wrote a letter and sent it to the brave Lacons. The letter said: "If I win the battle with your army, I will become your king and ruin your great city."

A few days later an answer was brought back to him. King Philip found only one word in it. The word was very short, and that was "If".

What part of Greece was not conquered by Philip?

The Lacons lived in that part of Southern Greece which was called Laconia. The people who lived there were very brave. They loved their Motherland and defended it from all the enemies. Everybody knew that their life was very simple. They tried to follow the laws of their country and never spoke long. "The shorter the better," was their rule. "Never use more words than you need," was another rule. And nowadays as you probably know a very short answer is often called a laconic answer, because the Lacons usually gave such short answers.

In Northern Greece there was a land called Macedonia. King Philip ruled there. He was not very clever and he was not very brave, but he wanted to become king of all Greece. So, he collected a great army and soon he became master of all Greece. Only Laconia was not conquered. Then King Philip wrote a letter and sent it to the brave Lacons. The letter said: "If I win the battle with your army, I will become your king and ruin your great city."

A few days later an answer was brought back to him. King Philip found only one word in it. The word was very short, and that

was "If".

How do we call a very short answer nowadays?