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1. What can help avoid misunderstandings?

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2. What may be consequences of misunderstandings?

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3. What might make people respond positively?
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4. What type of person never shows disagreement?
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5. Which communication style is highly recommended by the writer?

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D. SPEAKING

XI Work in groups of four. Look at the different means of communication below. What
are they for?

Cellphone computer fax machine handy talk

Internet notebook letter magazine pager

Radio telegram telephone television

XII What means of communication will people be using the most commonly in the
future? Discuss with your partners.
You should base on the suggestions below:
- What are they?

- For what purposes will people be using them?
- Why will people be using them the most?
- Are there any disadvantages of using them?

- How should people do to avoid these disadvantages?

E. LISTENING

XIII Look at the picture below. Tell your friends what you know about it
(What is it? What is it used for? When did it appear? etc.)

XIV 1. Listen to James talking about the telegraph. Decide if the following statements
are true (T) or false (F).
1. The telegraph machine was invented in the 18th century. ..............................

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