Ms. Liu: Hi class! We have an interesting topic for this unit. First, let me ask you a question: How do you get along with others in school or at home?

Li Ming: I think I'm doing well. I have many friends.

Wang Mei: I have many friends, too. We have a lot of fun together.

Ms. Liu: Do you always get along well with your friends?

Wang Mei: Well, not always...Sometimes friends have misunderstandings. Sometimes a friend really hurts you without realizing it.

Li Ming: That's true.Friendship requires good communication.

Ms. Liu: Very good point.If we can't communicate well, we can hardly get along with our friends. It's the same with family relationships.

Yang Hao: I guess that people who know how to communicate well with others are happier and more satisfied with their lives.They are more likely to succeed in their jobs.

Ms. Liu: Exactly! That's why communication is very important.It's always better to get things out in the open—talk about a problem, come to a solution or move on. Bad feelings like hate and anger can make you seriously ill. This week we'll talk more about communication. Hopefully, we'll all learn to get along better with each other!