While many modern forms of communication like phone calls, e-mail, and letters, are extremely convenient. In my opinion, nothing beats speaking to another person face to face.

The first and most obvious advantage that a face communication has over a letter and e-mail is that there is the ability to interactively(相互作用地)converse. If the sender of a letter or an email does not write clearly, then much time must be spent to clear up the misunderstanding. In a face-to-face conversation, misunderstandings are easily dealt with because of the interactive nature of it.

I would still argue that the face-to-face conversation is better because you can see the other person. Not all communication is verbal(口头的); the meaning of much of what we say depends on our body language and the tone of voice. Joking and irony are particularly difficult to express and enjoy without seeing the expression on someone’s face, or watching the movements of their body.

Finally, if the goal of communication is to maintain or deepen the relationship(关系)with someone, the face-to-face communication offers the choice of communication by touch even if we could communicate by the video. Trust and respect between business partners can be established with a firm handshake. No amount of body language can convey the excitement of a high five between friends, and no number of words can communicate the comforting embrace of a loved one. Touch is the first basic method of our human relationships, before spoken language, and it is only available when people communicate face to face.

小题1:Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A．How to communicate more effectively(有效率地)

B．The importance of using body language in communication

C．Face-to-face communication, the best way of communicating

D．Comparison(比较)of different communication forms小题2:Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A．A letter or e-mail is always written unclearly.

B．Business partners can show trust through a firm handshake.

C．During a conversation, body language is also important.

D．The face-to-face conversation is a way of communication.小题3:Which of the following can communicate the feeling a loved one perfectly?

A．letter

B．e-mail

C．phone

D．face to face communication小题4:The author’s attitude towards forms of communication is      .

A．Modern forms of communication like phone calls and e-mail are extremely convenient.

B．Traditional ways of communication are out of date and should fall into disuse.

C．Face-to-face communication can only be used among strangers.

D．Face-to-face communication has advantages over the other ways of communication.