We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job. This article gives some suggestions on how to give an effective speech.
So, you have to give a speech-- and you’re terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank goodness, it’s over. I’m just no good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again. ”
Cheer up! It doesn’t have to be that bad. Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of time doing your research. Then spend plenty of time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they will help you make your points more clearly. Never forget your audience. Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Just remember: be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. Say what you have to say and then stop. And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to -person contact with your audience.
If you follow these simple steps, you’ll see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You’re not convinced yet? Give it a try and see what happens.
1. The main idea of this article is _________.
A. you can improve your speaking ability
B. a poor speaker can never change
C. how to give an effective speech
2. Paragraph 2 implies that ________.
A. many people are afraid of giving a speech
B. many people are happy to give a speech
C. many people do not prepare for a speech
3. The phrase “talk over their heads” means ________.
A. speak too loudly
B. look at the ceiling
C. look down upon them
4. All of the following statements are true except that ___________.
A. few people know how to make good speeches
B. a lecturer does not need to organize his speech
C. research is important in preparing a speech
5. The title for this passage may be _______.
A. Do Not Make a Long Speech
B. How to Give a Good Speech
C. How to Prepare for a Speech
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Do you know who is the most popular star on the Internet now? Yes, he is “Brother Coat”(大衣哥) Zhu Zhiwen!
A few months ago, Zhu Zhiwen was an unknown farmer. A video of his show has been watched by more than millions of people,now his videos are the most popular. Zhu Zhiwen attracts Chinese netizens'(网民的) hearts. And he is called “Brother Coat” by them.
In March 2011, he took part in a program called “I’m a Big Star”. He walked out onto the stage in a dark green coat. Then he began to sing the me song of the TV drama Romance of Three Kingdoms(《三国演义》). When the audiences heard rich and powerful voice,all of them stood up and cheered. After that, he became a well-known person.
The judges(评委) asked him if he had any professional training. Zhu said no. “When he started, I thought someone played the original tape(原声带) by mistake. But later on, I got it, ” said one of them, “we can’t judge_a_book_by_its_cover.” At last, he won the first prize in the program of “I’m a Big Star”.
Zhu Zhiwen was born in a village of Shandong in 1969. He liked listening to the radio. When the music played, he sang it along. Every morning, he would get up early and practiced singing near a river. He keeps doing it for nearly 30 years.
“When I’m working in the fields, ”said Zhu Zhiwen, “I often sing for myself, some villagers even think me crazy,but I really love it. I’m not singing for money, I’m singing for ordinary people in China.”
Mrs. Sun, a 56-year-old engineer, one of his fans said, “I watched his videos without getting tired of it! It is samazing, and every time I watch it, I am filled with excitement and his voice is perfect! I am crossing my fingers in hope that he has a bright future.”
1. Who gave Zhu Zhiwen the nickname of “Brother Coat”(大衣哥)?
A. His father. B. The villagers. C. His mother. D. The netizens.
2. Why did the audiences stand up cheer when Zhu Zhiwen sang the song?
A. Because he was funny.
B. Because he wore a dark green coat.
C. Because his voice was rich and powerful.
D. Because he gave some gifts to the audiences.
3. The underlined phrase “judge a book by cover” in Paragraph 4 means ________.
A. 以貌取人 B. 志存高远 C. 众口铄金 D. 哗众取宠
4. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Zhu Zhiwen is 45 years old now.
B. Mrs. Sun enjoys Zhu Zhiwen’ s songs.
C. A famous singer taught Zhu Zhiwen to sing
.D. Zhu Zhiwen often sang for his fans when he was young.
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We asked the owner if she could really send mail. She happily said yes. It seemed hard to believe, 11 we were at the highest top of the mountain. I picked one postcard out and asked my friends to write 12 a birthday note. We bought a stamp, wrote some notes and gave the shop owner the postcard.
Three weeks later, I arrived home and 13 my mailbox: Hello, postcard! I broke into a big smile.
That birthday postcard attracted me again to the post office and all its delights. I had 14 the post office all these years. Today I 15 send postcards to friends. And every time I am at the post office buying stamps, I cannot help but smile—how one postcard will make its way across the world and brighten up someone’s day.
1. A. bad B. poor C. good D. short
2. A. easily B. simply C. hardly D. specially
3. A. weighing B. getting C. selecting D. accepting
4. A. friend B. aunt C. mother D. owner
5. A. enjoyed B. stopped C. hated D. considered
6. A. wedding B. return C. success D. birthday
7. A. broke B. woke C. grew D. stood
8. A. around B. over C. up D. down
9. A. cold B. dirty C. small D. modern
10. A. Traffic B. Life C. Police D. Post
11. A. because B. though C. while D. when
12. A. him B. me C. her D. them
13. A. bought B. repaired C. painted D. opened
14. A. missed B. influenced C. studied D. visited
15. A. just B. seldom C. still D. never
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—Yes, I got it ________ my uncle.
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We can get wool and mutton from _____sheep.
A. a B. the C. an D. /
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A. either ,or B.either ,nor C. neither ,nor D. neither ,or
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There are shops on _______ side of the street. _______ of them do not close until 12 o’clock at night.
A. both , All B. every , None C. either , Some D. other , Many
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—Do you know the singer Xu Song?
—Of course we do. Not only we but also our English teacher ____________ him very well. We all like his songs.
A. know B. knows C. knew D. have known
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