Emojis
         In the modern world today, social media like Facebook, Twitter or Line play a very important role in people’s everyday life. It’s become one of the most imprtant ways to learn new information, share news and talk with one another.
 You may have seen your friends use little pictures like

in their messages. These little pictures are emojis and they are very popular in the world of social media. In fact, Oxford dictoinary.com even chose the emoji,

Face withTears of Joy), as the word of 2015 (though it’s not a real word) because people used this emoji most often that year.Why are emojis so popular?
1. They catch people’s eye. People’s brains notice pictures much faster than words. When people read messages,they usually get interested in pictures first and then the words.
2. They tell a story. These little faces help people quickly understand the writers’ feelings.
 3. They save a lot of time. People no longer need to type long sentences. A few emojis can do the job.

Who likes to use them? Thecharts below show some facts of using emojis.  

【題組】46. If something catch people’s eye, what may be TRUE?
(A) It’s hard for people to see it.
(B) It’s important to see an eye doctor.
(C) Few people know about it.
(D) People may notice it very quickly.