19.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.(36)C.
So,you have to give a speech and you are terrified.You get nervous,you forget what you want to say,you stumble(结巴) over words,you talk too long,and you bore your audience.Later you think,"Thank Goodness,it's over.I'm just not good at public speaking.I hope I never have to do that again."
Cheep up!(37)A.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 your time doing your research.Then spend plenty of your 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 he lp you make your points more clearly.(38)F.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.(39)D.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 will 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?(40)G.
A.It doesn't have to be that bad.
B.Take several deep breaths before your speech.
C.This article gives some advice on how to give a good speech.
D.Say what you have to say and then stop.
E.Don't give a try to say what you aren't familiar with.
F.Never forget your audience.
G.Give it a try and see what happens.
分析 本文是关于发表演讲方面的好的建议.
解答 36:C 根据接下来的几段内容可知本文是关于发表演讲方面的好的建议,故C正确.
37:A 根据前一句Cheer up!说明是在鼓励读者,故"没有想象中的那么难"A项内容正确.
38:F 根据后两句Don't talk over their heads,and don't talk down to them.说明我们不能忽视我们的观众,要根据观众的要求来决定你的演讲内容.故F项正确.
39:D 根据前句Be prepared.Know your subject,your audience,and the occasion.Be brief.说明要简洁,只说你该说的,然后就不要说了.
40:G 根据本段内容,如果你采纳了这些建议,你要是还不相信,那么你就去试试!故G项正确.
点评 七选五阅读是完成性阅读,和完形填空很类似,不同的是一个选词,一个选句子.解题时,要注意上下文语境,充分考虑信息词(选项中和空格前后句子中相同或相近的词),选出最符合语境的句子.在答题中,应首先略读一下短文,了解一下短文的大致意思,然后把几个选项含义理解透,尤其注意意思相近,表达有交叉的选项之间的区别.然后再细读短文,把答案填入合适位置.答题时可以把含义相近的几个选项轮流填入同一处位置,反复阅读,反复体会,找出最佳选项,对于实在没有把握的小题可以留待最后完成.完成短文后,再认真通读一遍全文,看看上下语意是否通顺,是否符合逻辑关系.