【推荐1】The ability to effectively communicate our message can often be a challenge. Sometimes, others might not understand what we’re trying to say. To avoid these situations, we can follow these suggestions.

Be clear. It’s important to express ourselves clearly when speaking or writing. We need to say what needs to be told and what others need to ________ rather than what we think they should know. Sometimes we pay more attention to unimportant things, but ________ to focus on what is important.

The ________ results are miscommunication and misunderstandings. If necessary, ________ what you said to make yourself understood.

Keep honest. We need to say what we mean and mean what we say. Be ________ no matter who we are talking to. In every situation, we must always communicate with others with heart.

Communicate often. Communication builds ________ among us. People remember those who spend time having a ________ with them. When we communicate more, whether in personal or working relationships, people will know more   ________ about us.

Make eye contact（眼神交流）. Eye contact is a powerful tool in communication. Eye contact helps to ________ trust and connections with others. It ________ we want to join them, and we are interested in them. Eye contact also helps us know how others answer our messages.

【推荐2】Thanks to technology, it’s so easy to communicate with your friends. You could decide to __________ an ice-cream party, and in seconds get in touch with everyone you know. You __________ connect with friends using a computer.

If you have a mobile phone, you can use its texting technology to type out a ___________ _________ you could use a telephone to call your friends and ask __________ to come over. But suppose the power went out and you couldn’t __________ a computer or a mobile phone. Without modern technology, __________ could you send the information about your ice-cream party to your friends?

You could make an invitation to ___________ everyone to your home. You might draw a __________ picture to show what you were trying to say. A picture is a great way to communicate __________ even kids who can’t read can understand it. But if you _________ words to your card, your message will be easier to understand.

If you don’t have stamps to mail your invitations, you could tell your friends about your party __________ flashlight. By turning the flashlight on and __________ in certain patterns, you can send really difficult messages in code（密码）.

But the best way to __________ your friends about your ice-cream party is face-to-face.

___________ method you use to communicate, be sure you tell your friends that it’s time for a delicious ice-cream party!