Conversation begins almost the moment we come into contact with another and continues thro

ughout the day 【B1】______ the aid of cell phones and computers. However, we are so often absorbed in conversation that we 【B2】______ sight of its true purpose and value.

One important 【B3】______ of a good conversation is that the words are 【B4】______ used to express thoughts and feelings. We are 【B5】______ deep thoughts and strong emotions, yet our vocabularies are not 【B6】______ for this expression, and many 【B7】______ little effort to expand that. Perhaps you see a movie that 【B8】______ you deeply, yet you have the following conversation: “So, what did you think of the film？” “Oh, my God, it was so sad, I swear. I went through 【B9】______ a box of tissues (面巾纸). I was in tears.” This dialogue is 【B10】______ an effective way of expressing feelings. It gives no 【B11】______ of how or why the movie truly 【B12】______ you. Such commonly-used phrases are certainly not enough to describe a deeply moving experience. However, not only 【B13】______ try to avoid overused words, you must 【B14】______ be careful in your selection. The purpose of expanding vocabulary is not to use the 【B15】______ or most impressive words, but to find those best suited.

What is lacking in many conversations is the ability to talk to another rather than just talking with that person. A 【B16】______ person will find that even in the most ordinary conversations. There are a thousand questions 【B17】______ to be asked if you have courage and a desire for exchange. Good conversations should not be 【B18】______ nonsense, but of a meeting of two 【B19】______ the human condition. It should bring a better understanding of others and offer a release of emotions more than drive away 【B20】______ thoughts or kill time.

【B1】

A．for

B．at

C．under

D．with