44. Identify the thesis statement. (A) The reason why I would choose my laptop is because I will need it for academic purposes, for leisure, and to communicate with my friends and family in my home country. (B) Going abroad, especially for a long period of time like for schooling, requires careful preparation for packing. (C) So, we must narrow down the most important items with care. (D) If I were to go abroad for one year and could bring one additional thing I would definitely chose my laptop computer.