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Unit One Life of Aspiration Part Two Focus-Listening A Great Communicator in All Circumstances Task One Many American presidents are skilled at communicating with others, and they are great communicators, such as John F. Kennedy, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Ronald Reagan is the Great Communicator. Reagan was one of the best-known announcers in a radio station in his early twenties. He displayed an uncommon ability to connect and communicate with people. His vision for presidential campaign was clear and simple, and he was able to communcicate with maximum effectivenss. Because he possessed a clear vision, made decisions easily, and delegated very effectively. Task Two In his early twenties Reagan became one of the best-known announcers in the Midwest. In 1980 While announcing his run for the presidency in 1980, Reagan said the main message should be family, work, neighborhood, freedom and peace. During Presidential Campaign Reagan appeared as a relaxed, likable, competent middle American. Being in hospital Reagan said to the surgeons: “Please assure me that you are all Republicans.” Becoming president Reagan was supported by people for they knew who he was, where he stood, and what he wanted Part Three Home Listening Dream vs. Goal Task One Why we need dreams: Dreams give us a vision of a better future. They noruish our spirit; they represent possibility even when we are dragged down by reality. They keep us going. Dreams are where we want to end up. Interpretation of goals: Goals are concrete objectives. Goals are our day-by-day plans that provide achievable targets for increasing improvement. Goals provide our daily routine. They show us where to start and they establish our priorities. They make us organized and create the discipline in our lives. Goals are how we get there. Example of climbing the corporate ladder: Your dream is to get the pormotion in a large company, but there seems to be too many people competing for too few positions