Question

The postcard, inland letter, envelope, and money order form were engaged in a discussion on who the most important one was.

In groups of four, select one each and reason with each other logically. You may use the points for discussion given in Column 1 and the cues given in Column 2 to express your opinion.

Column 1 (Points for discussion)	Column 2 (Verbal cues to present opinion)
utility	It seems to me that...
cost effective	Some people say that...
privacy	I would like to point out that...
space to write	I totally agree that...
possibility of enclosures	That’s one way to look at it but...

Answer 1

1. Postcard: It seems to me that the postcard is very useful because it is inexpensive and simple to use. It is suitable for sending short messages without needing an envelope.
2. Inland Letter: I would like to point out that the inland letter provides more space to write than a postcard. It also offers greater privacy because the message is folded and enclosed.
3. Envelope: Some people say that an envelope is the most important because it protects letters and allows us to send documents, photographs and other enclosures safely. It also provides privacy.
4. Money Order Form: That’s one way to look at it, but I believe the money order form is especially important because it enables people to send money safely, particularly to relatives living in remote areas.