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【题目】In your life, sometimes you may be asked to speak in front of a large group of people. Although it sounds a little scary, even those with stage fright can speak successfully to the group with adequate preparation.

Practice your speech before the big day. 【1】 If possible, practice the speech in front of a friend or family member to get used to saying it to real people. If you feel you must have note cards, limit the amount to about three cards. This will force you to keep your speech concise and help you keep your eyes focused on your audience.

Remember why you’ve been invited to speak. If you’re battling fear over speaking to a large group of people, keep your mind on the fact that you were selected for this important role. The speech organizers must have seen something valuable in you or your expertise. 【2】

Remember that fear of public speaking is very common. 【3】 Most of the people in the audience would be feeling the same fear and stress that you do in your position. Knowing this may make you feel better.

【4】 What you say should be tailored to why you’re there and who you’re speaking to in order to avoid sounding general. If speaking to a charity group, mention the good work certain specific individuals have done for the cause. If speaking at a business conference, briefly state why you want to help these people.

Keep eye contact with the crowd. 【5】 Pick one person in each section and look at him while you’re speaking. After each important point in your speech, switch your focus to another section. When you focus only on one person at a time, the size of the crowd isn’t as frightening.

A.A good memory is really helpful.

B. Show appreciation to your audience.

C. Mention your audience in your speech.

D. The more you have it memorized, the better.

E. In fact, it’s normal to feel nervous or stressed out before a big speech.

F. Separate the crowd into three sections mentally as you get up to speak.
G. The knowledge of other people’s respect for you should reduce some of the fear.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】G

【3】E

【4】C

【5】F

【解析】

这是一篇议论文。文章主要就如何在众人面前克服恐惧，进行成功的演讲提出了若干建议。

【1】上文Practice your speech before the big day.说在大日子之前，练习你的演讲。该空对上文作补充说明，D选项“你记住的越多，越好”切题，故选D。

【2】上文The speech organizers must have seen something valuable in you or your expertise.说演讲组织者一定是看中了你的价值，或是你的专门技术。该空承接上文，G选项“其他人对你的尊敬应该会减少一些恐惧”切题，故选G。

【3】上文Remember that fear of public speaking is very common.说记得公开演讲的害怕是非常普遍的。该空承接上文，E选项“事实上，在重要的演讲之前，感到紧张或是有压力是正常的”切题，故选E。

【4】该空为段落主题句，What you say should be tailored to why you’re there and who you’re speaking to in order to avoid sounding general. If speaking to a charity group, mention the good work certain specific individuals have done for the cause. If speaking at a business conference, briefly state why you want to help these people.这一段主要讲了在演讲中，要提到你的听众，故选C。

【5】下文Pick one person in each section and look at him while you’re speaking.有线索词section，故F选项“当你演讲时，在精神上把人群分成三个部分”切题，故选F。

关于小标题的选择

七选五题型空格的设计主要分布在句首、句中、句尾，另一种就是小标题的空格设计。凡是作为标题的句子，一定要短小精悍，概括性强，多数用祈使句。本文第4空是主题句，相当于一个小标题。Mention your audience in your speech.为本段主题句，根据空后句mention the good work state 和state why you want to help these people可知C项合适，F项为干扰项。