Independent Writing:

　　Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The most important quality for a politician or leader to have is good communication skills. 【2012.6.15ML】

　　Politicians and leaders have many responsibilities. As representatives of government or social organizations, they play the delicate role of communicating with the people they represent. They also are responsible for, through discussions, finding a consensus among other leaders in order to write laws and policies. Finally, leaders have the important job of serving as a spokesperson, promoting government or association programs and rallying people’s support behind important issues. Communication skills are essential for a leader to successfully complete these tasks.