Question

【题目】Common public speaking problems

The use of “I feel”, “I think” and “maybe”

In the question-and –answer session of the speaking competition, many contestants began their answers with uncertain expressions like “I feel”, “I hear”, “maybe” and “perhaps”. These words show that the person is only speaking from his or her point of view. 【1】

Work on keeping your answers brief and to the point. Also work on delivering them with calmness and confidence. Instead of the empty-sounding “I guess”, using facts, together with a clear conclusion based on those facts, is far more likely to be popular with an audience.

【2】

Don’t stick to the same tone. It can be boring. Try to mix it up. For example, when they spoke about their dreams, some sounded romantic. Others used humor. Very few used several different styles tighter. 【3】, rather than just sticking with the same one.

Irresponsible answers

【4】. you’re responsible for your words. Even though you want to answer quickly, you don’t want to sound foolish. So you should think twice before you talk. Don’t be like the student who, when asked about his opinion on book piracy(盗版), started by saying he supported it.

Talking around the topic rather than directly answering it

You should focus on one point and give a clear solution. 【5】. is it asking you to discuss a certain topic or to present your own point of view?

Use one or two arguments together and give a strong conclusion. Remember that judges are not judging you on whether they agree, but on your ability to say what you think clearly.

A. Try mixing more than one style.

B. Improving your communication skill.

C. Using only one speaking style

D. It’s important to involve your audience.

E. Public speaking is different from personal conversations.

F. The key is to work out what question is being asked

G. To the judges and audience, this lacks the support of facts and seems not to be reliable.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】G

【2】C

【3】A

【4】E

【5】F

【解析】本文告诉我们在演讲比赛的问答环节要注意的问题及解决的方法。

【1】G

考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段主要讲述了在演讲比赛的问答环节，许多参赛者用“我感觉”、“我听到”、和“也许”等不确定的表达方式开始了他们的回答。这就表明他说传达的只是他或她的个人观点。由本段可推断出他们表在达的只是个人观点，缺乏事实的支持，似乎不可信的。故选G。

【2】C

考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段首句：不要用同一腔调说话，它可能很无聊。可推断出C符合。

【3】A

考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段的第二句：试着把各种风格混合起来。例如，当他们谈论他们的梦想时，有些听起来很浪漫。其他人则使用幽默。严格地说很少有人使用几种不同的风格。及最后一句“而不是仅仅坚持同一种风格”。两句结合起来就是要尝试各种风格，A符合。

【4】E

考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段句意：你要为你所说的话负责，你应三思而行，别像学生回答问题那样随意。可推断出演讲与个人谈话不同。故选E。

【5】F

考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段第一句“You should focus on one point and give a clear solution”。空后句意：要你讨论某个话题，还是提出你自己的观点？用一个或两个参数，并给出一个有力的结论。记住，裁判不是评判你是否同意，而是判断你是否清楚地说出你的想法。根据这两处可推断出F项。