— I’ve never seen you so rude!
— I _____ something I shouldn’t have, but I didn’t mean that.
A. have said B. had said
C. did say D. was saying
科目:高中英语 来源:2015年江苏南京盐城两市高三一模考试英语试卷(解析版) 题型:其他题
Simon Sinek is naturally shy and doesn’t like speaking to crowds.At parties,he says he hides alone in the corner or doesn’t even show up in the first place.He prefers the latter.Yet,with some 22 million video views under his belt,the optimistic ethnographer also happens to be the third most-watched TED Talks presenter of all time.
Sinek’s unlikely success as both an inspirational speaker and a bestselling author isn’t just dumb luck.It’s the result of fears faced and erased,trial and error and tireless practice,on and off stage.Here are his secrets for delivering speeches that inspire,inform and entertain.
Don’t talk right away.
Sinek says you should never talk as you walk out on stage.“A lot of people start talking right away,and it’s out of nerves,” Sinek says.“That communicates a little bit of insecurity and fear.”
Instead,quietly walk out on stage.Then take a deep breath,find your place,wait a few seconds and begin.“I know it sounds long and tedious and it feels excruciatingly awkward when you do it,” Sinek says,“but it shows the audience you’re totally confident and in charge of the situation.”
Show up to give,not to take.
Often people give presentations to sell products or ideas,to get people to follow them on social media,buy their books or even just to like them.Sinek calls these kinds of speakers “takers,” and he says audiences can see through these people right away.And,when they do,they disengage.
“We are highly social animals,” says Sinek.“Even at a distance on stage,we can tell if you’re a giver or a taker,and people are more likely to trust a giver — a speaker that gives them value,that teaches them something new,that inspires them — than a taker.”
Speak unusually slowly.
When you get nervous,it’s not just your heart beat that quickens.Your words also tend to speed up.Luckily Sinek says audiences are more patient and forgiving than we know.
“They want you to succeed up there,but the more you rush,the more you turn them off,” he says.“If you just go quiet for a moment and take a long,deep breath,they’ll wait for you.It’s kind of amazing.”
Turn nervousness into excitement.
Sinek learned this trick from watching the Olympics.A few years ago he noticed that reporters interviewing Olympic athletes before and after competing were all asking the same question.“Were you nervous?” And all of the athletes gave the same answer: “No,I was excited. ” These competitors were taking the body’s signs of nervousness—clammy hands,pounding heart and tense nerves—and reinterpreting them as side effects of excitement and exhilaration.
When you’re up on stage you will likely go through the same thing.That’s when Sinek says you should say to yourself out loud,“I’m not nervous,I’m excited!”
Say thank you when you’re done.
Applause is a gift,and when you receive a gift,it’s only right to express how grateful you are for it.This is why Sinek always closes out his presentations with these two simple yet powerful words: thank you.
“They gave you their time,and they’re giving you their applause.” Says Sinek.“That’s a gift,and you have to be grateful.”
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1.to Simon Sinek | He is by 2.shy and dislikes making speeches in public。 Through his3.effort,he enjoys great success in giving speeches。 |
Tips on delivering speeches | Avoid talking 4.for it indicates you’s nervous. Keep calm and wait a few seconds before talking,which will create an 5.that you are confident. |
Try to be a giver rather than a taker because in 6.with a taker, a giver can get more popular and accepted. Teach audience something new that they can 7.from. | |
Speak a bit slowly just to help you stay calm. Never speed up while speaking in case you 8.the audience. | |
Switch nervousness to excitement by 9.the example of Olympic athletes. | |
Express your 10.to the audience for their time and applause to conclude yout speech. |
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With the exam ______ in ten minutes, they were asked to hand in their mobile phones.
A. taken place B. taking place
C. having taken place D. to take place
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阅读下面材料,然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
Time to give thanks
When it comes to Thanksgiving, turkey may be the first thing that comes to mind. It’s the right picture, but it’s not complete.
Celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November every year, Thanksgiving Day is a time for thanksgiving and feasts.It’s about expressing your gratitude to the important people and all the good things in your life.
Americans celebrate Thanksgiving with much warmth and keep many traditional customs.Here we introduce two of the rules Americans typically follow on this day.
1.Time for prayers and paying back
Thanksgiving Day has been associated with prayers in church and in homes for centuries.Attending church prayer services in the morning is the first step of many celebrators on Thanksgiving Day.The churches provide worship (礼拜) services and organize special events for the occasion.
Before Thanksgiving meals, some families gather together and read prayers to thank God for his kindness and the gifts he has bestowed upon (给予) them in the form of friends and family.
Some people also do voluntary community work on this day, as a way of paying back.
2.Family reunions and showing gratitude
Like China’s Spring Festival, preparing a big meal and bringing the family together at home is a long-standing tradition of Thanksgiving.Distances don’t really matter as relatives return home to be with their family, no matter how far away.
【写作内容】
1.以约30个词概括上文的主要内容。
2.以约120个词谈谈你对是时候感恩了的想法,内容包括:
(1) 你认为我们中国人有没有必要过“感恩节”?为什么?
(2) 以你自己的经历或者身边的人为例,阐述重视感恩的必要性;
(3) 总结你的观点。
【写作要求】
1.作文中可以使用实例来支持你的论点,也可以参照阅读材料的内容论述,但不得直接引用原文中的句子;
2.作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
【评分标准】
概括准确,语言规范,内容合适,篇章连贯。
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请用英语写一篇短文,介绍《时代》杂志2014年度人物“埃博拉斗士”。内容如下:
[写作内容]
参考词汇:埃博拉斗士:the Ebola fighters
《时代》年度人物:Time's Person of the Year
卫生保健工作者:health care worker
[写作要求]
只能用5个句子表达全部内容。
[评分标准]
句子结构准确,信息内容完整,篇章连贯。
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Premier Li Keqiang delivered a speech at the conference, _________ university graduates to start their own business.
A. encouraging B. to encourage
C. having encouraged D. encouraged
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---Your daughter looks so thin.
---Yes, she’s so ________ about what she eats.
A. particular B. special
C. especial D. likely
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