Almost every activity in life requires communication. When you make a speech at school, (1) your food at a restaurant, or tell a joke, you are communicating. Learning to speak and express your thoughts (2) is the basic requirement of good communication. But there is (3) to speaking--one that’s often neglected. That’s "listening". If you don’t listen, how will you know what to say when your workmate needs help or your friend is upset So, try to remember that good communicators listen twice (4) as they speak. Maybe that’s why God gave us two ears and just one (5) .
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Passage Five
Table top magic requires no secret formula. Even the simplest meal will be received with enthusiasm if the table accessories are creative and colorful. No matter what type of dinnerware you own, you can enhance its beauty with a variety of attractive table linens.
When selecting a supply of tablecloths, place mats and napkins, choose easy-care or per manentpress fabrics because these fabrics will reduce your workload when washday rolls around. Another consideration is the suitability of your linens for your dining style or the types of entertaining you do. The shape of your table will also dictate the kind of tablecloth you purchase. Circular or rounded tables look best covered with round or oval tablecloths. Square-cornered tables require squares or rectangles.
Finally, your table linens should complement your dinnerware. An elegant table setting requires an elegant tablecloth. A setting of stoneware looks best with heavy of colorful f
A. be the same color as
B. hide defects in
C. go welt with
D. serve as a contrast to
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