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Knowing how to communicate well needs deep personal attention between you and the other person, so we should face it. Is there a better way to learn how to communicate successfully? Yes, there is. Please follow the basic steps below.
Relax and breathe.
Whether it’s a business meeting or a first date, the first thing you must do in order to communicate is to relax.
When you relax, you are in control. You control your reactions (反应) and your reactions do not control you. Breathing is central to relaxation. Take a few deep breaths, and your body will begin to be more relaxed. This will help you use what you already know about how to communicate well.
Think and you will be prepared.
Have you heard the old saying “Think before you speak”? Well, it is true. By thinking ahead about how the conversation might flow (流畅), you will be better prepared, more relaxed, and more confident.
Follow the flow of the conversation.
If you are uncomfortable, being silent will only make it worse and make the other person uncomfortable as well. So when all else fails, you should follow through with small talk until a common topic appears.
A common topic appears.
A good way to keep a conversation going is to ask the other person questions. People love to talk about themselves. If you let them do this, they will keep the conversation going and will think highly of you. Learning good communication skills is not something out of reach. If you make an effort, you succeed.
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A. Follow the conversation.
B. Relax fully.
C. Take as many breaths as possible.
D. Prepare the conversation well.
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A. Relaxation will not help you control your reactions.
B. You will control the conversation by thinking hard.
C. Silence will make the other person feel comfortable.
D. Asking questions will keep a conversation going better.
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A. Asking the other person questions.
B. Thinking hard.
C. Keeping relaxed.
D. Taking a few deep breaths.
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A. How to Begin a Conversation
B. Relaxation and Conversation
C. How to Communicate Well
D. Personal Communication
Knowing how to communicate well needs deep personal attention between you and the other person, so we should face it. Is there a better way to learn how to communicate successfully? Yes, there is. Please follow the basic steps below.
Relax and breathe.
Whether it’s a business meeting or a first date, the first thing you must do in order to communicate is to relax.
When you relax, you are in control. You control your reactions (反应) and your reactions do not control you. Breathing is central to relaxation. Take a few deep breaths, and your body will begin to be more relaxed. This will help you use what you already know about how to communicate well.
Think and you will be prepared.
Have you heard the old saying “Think before you speak”? Well, it is true. By thinking ahead about how the conversation might flow (流畅), you will be better prepared, more relaxed, and more confident.
Follow the flow of the conversation.
If you are uncomfortable, being silent will only make it worse and make the other person uncomfortable as well. So when all else fails, you should follow through with small talk until a common topic appears.
A common topic appears.
A good way to keep a conversation going is to ask the other person questions. People love to talk about themselves. If you let them do this, they will keep the conversation going and will think highly of you. Learning good communication skills is not something out of reach. If you make an effort, you succeed.
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B
)1. If you want to communicate successfully, what should you do first?A. Follow the conversation.
B. Relax fully.
C. Take as many breaths as possible.
D. Prepare the conversation well.
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D
)2. According to the text, which of the following is TRUE?A. Relaxation will not help you control your reactions.
B. You will control the conversation by thinking hard.
C. Silence will make the other person feel comfortable.
D. Asking questions will keep a conversation going better.
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A
)3. What is a good way to keep a conversation going?A. Asking the other person questions.
B. Thinking hard.
C. Keeping relaxed.
D. Taking a few deep breaths.
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C
)4. What is the best title for the text?A. How to Begin a Conversation
B. Relaxation and Conversation
C. How to Communicate Well
D. Personal Communication
答案
A 1—4 BDAC
