【作文】
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Is Face to Face Communication Better than Other Types of Communication? You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese)
1)如今人们之间的交流方式越来越多(如：写信，MSN，手机等)，你个人认为面对面交 流是否优于这些交流方式
2)论证你的观点
【思路点拨】
本题属于提纲式文字命题。 提纲第 1 点要求阐述一种观点， 提纲第 2 点要求论证这个观 点，由此可判断本文应为观点论证型作文。 根据所给提纲， 本文应包含以下内容：
关于面对面交流是否优于如写信和打电话等其他 交流方式给出你的观点；
通过举例论证此观点；
重申观点，总结全文。
【参考范文】
Is Face to Face Communication Better than Other Types of Communication? Nowadays, with the development of technology, many modern forms of communication, such as phone calls and email, have stepped into our life. Facing with these, the traditional way of communication — face-to-face communication, seems to be left behind the times. But in fact, this is not actually true. For me, noting can parallel with face-to-face communication. The following reasons can account for my opinion。
For one thing, face-to-face communication allows us to make an interactive conversation. For example, we can clear away the misunderstanding in time. Because a person’s tone of voice or facial expression often reflects his mood, while in other kinds of communication it’s hard for us to perceive the subtle changes of one’s emotion. For another, face-to-face communication can deepen the interpersonal relationship. For instance, trust and respect between businesses partners can be established even with a firm handshake。
In a word, face-to-face communication improves the relationship among people and it is the best kind of communication. All the other types are merely the complement of it。
