英语四级作文范文听比说重要.pdfVIP

xx 年英语四级作文范文 听比说重要 Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay menting on the saying “Listening is more important than talking.” You can cite examples to illustrate the importance of listening. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. As research shows, 70% to 80% of our lifetime is spent on certain kinds of munication, such as writing, speaking and listening. Among these, listening is actually the most important technique. Then why is it that listening is more important than talking? Firstly, when we make acquaintance of someone, listening helps us understand others better and thus winning friendship. Secondly, knowing the art of listening can facilitate munication and avoid conflict with people on intimate terms, such as our parents and spouse. Last but not least, if we obey the principle of listening in the workplace, we are more likely to do the right thing and avoid detours. Therefore, it is safe to say that listening from the bottom of our hearts can bring us a lot of benefits. I would like to quote the legend John Rockefellers words, which I cant agree more, to end my essay: A little practice in listening can produce amazing results. “Listening is more important than talking.”This proverb means that listening is something worthwhile to consider when we have munication with others. People often focus on their speaking ability, believing that good speaking equals good munication. There is some truth in this statement, but people who hold this opinion ignore a more important fact. God gave people two ears and one mouth, so it requires us to keep the ratios of listening and speaking by two to one. The ability to speak well is a necessary ponent to suessful munication. The capability of listening is as important as speaking in that listening is the best respect for people around us. Listen attentively when others are speaking. It i