Describe an important message you received by phone, email or text. You should say:
What the message was Who it was from
What you did after you got this message And explain why the message was important.
Sample:
I still remember the important message about my college admission. After my college entrance exam, Ibegan to worried about whether I could get in the college I applied. I had a lot of free time at that time, but I could hardly enjoy myself.
I still remember that day. I was on my way to my friend's home. My father called me because he received my college admission letter. He was very excited, so was I. I didn't go to my friend's home but got home directly because it was so important for me. I wanted to see the admission letter myself. When I held the admission letter, I didn't know how to express my feelings. It was the most exciting message I have ever received.
For many high school students, it's the most important thing to get in the ideal college. It was the same for me. There're no others things more important than this message during that time. Until now, the moment is still very vivid in my mind.
Sample2:
Days ago, my best friend sent me a message asking me to check my e-mail for a surprise. As that time I was at work, I did not open it until night. While I could notstop guessing what the surprise would be, since she'd like to share everything with me, like her new dressing, a dish she learned, or a haircut she made. The surprise later I found out was her wedding invitation, which was unexpected. It's the most important information I received this year.
Opening my e-mail, I click on a video showing up. It's a collection of photos of her, her being a baby, a kid and a lovely girl, and later some photos of her dressing in traditional Chinese wedding costume and white wedding veil appeared, with the company of her Mr. Right, an old friend of mine, too. Then an invitation appears asking me to attend their wedding in October. On seeing those, tears rolling down my face, for I was happy for her and meanwhile, admired her to be so brave, since she'd suffered a lot to be together with him. Then I called her up, pretending that I was angry for not being informed until then. On the phone she apologized happily and told me about her making of the video, so as to make it a memorable part of their wedding.
message from my best friend forever.
PART 3: Discussion topics
1. How important do you think communication between people is?
I think communication is the basis on which people build up any relationship. Communication makes it possible that people introduce themselves to others and get to know others as well. We deliver our thoughts in communication, and solve problems though it.
2. Do you think it's important to have good communication skills?
Yes. Good communication skills help make good impressions. People need it to make their ideas delivered and make themselves understood and accepted. Meanwhile, having good communication skills, people may find it easier to solve problems.
3. In what situations do you think communication is very important?
It is needed in every situation. When people first meet, they have to communicate with each other so that they can gradually know cach other. Once a relationship is founded, constant communication maintains the closeness and friendship. So it is important in every aspect of interpersonal relationships.
4. Would you say you are a good communicator?
Well, I think I am not good enough. You see, I am a little introversive, so I sometimes hesitate to practice communication even though I know clearly the importance of it. Meanwhile, since I am a student/working as an accountant, I stay in a relatively simple environment. There are not many circumstances in need of communication. So my communication skill still needs to be improved.
5. What sorts of skills do you believe are important for good communication?
The skill to talk is a primary skill in communication. Short and logical speeches make it possible that the speaker expresses his ideas clearly without bothering other people. And the skill to listen is equally important. Listening to others with paticnce and attention is half of communication. It makes others feel respectedand accepted.
6. Is there much difference between the ways young people communicate and the ways old people communicate?
Yes. Young people communicate with all kinds of tools, like cellphones, social networks, or chatting software. However, old people prefer face-to-face talks to communicate with others, despite the fact that a growing number of old people are also learning to use cellphones and computers.
7. What sorts of jobs (or work) especially require good communication skills?
In fact, all kinds of jobs require communication skills. No matter what job it is, we have to report the work we have done, and get others understand. Of course, some jobs such as the sales job especially need good communicationskills. People doingthose jobs should have more practice of communicating with others.
8. Do you think communication skills can be taught or are they part of the (inborn/innate) nature of a person?
Perhaps it's mainly nature whether a person has a strong will to communicate with others or not. But skills are mostly acquired capabilities. The living environment, guidance of surrounding people and self-awareness all have influence on the proficiency in people's communication.
9. Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or to communicate by texting message, e-mail, etc.?
It depends on whom I communicate with. If I am contacting my relatives or close friends nearby, I would like to be with them face-to-face. However, messages and e-mails are more suitable when I am communicating with friends living far away, or with ordinary friends.