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So, you have to give a speech — and you are 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 not good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.” Cheep 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 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 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 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? Give it a try and see what happens. 41.The main idea of this article is . A.that you can improve your speaking ability B.that a poor speaker can never change C.to always make a short speech D.that it is hard to make a speech 42.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 don’t prepare for a speech D. many people talk too long 43.The phrase “talk over their heads” means . A.speak too loudlyB. look at the ceiling C.look down upon themD. use words and ideas that are too difficult 44.All of the following statements are TRUE except . 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 D.there are simple steps you can take to improve your speaking ability 45.The title for this passage may be . A.Do Not Make a Long SpeechB.How to Give a Good Speech C.How to Prepare for a SpeechD.Try to Enjoy a Speech B The eastern Indonesian Island of Komodo is proving a hit with adventurous tourists eager to catch a glance of the world’s largest lizard species. The island is the home of the huge lizard called the Komodo dragon. A later species of the Jurassic period dinosaurs 130 million years ago, the Komodo dragon is in danger and has been placed under protection by the Indonesian government. The huge lizard is called “Buaya Darat” by the local people who show great respect for the species. Tales handed down over generations of islanders speak of the dragon warning people of getting close to crocodiles. The animal can reach a length of three meters when fully grown, gain a weight of about 135 kilograms and may live to an age of about 100 years. It digs a hole in the ground as deep as 9 meters and lay eggs---up to 30 at a time---that hatch in April or May. The newly hatched lizards, about 45 centimeters long, live in trees for several months. Komodo dragons have been known to eat smaller members of the species and sometimes even other grown-ups. The Komodo dragon was first discovered in 1912 by a group of fishermen who protected themselves from a storm in the Banda Sea on the island. Various species of the Komodo dragons are also found in Asia, Australia and Africa, but it is only on Komodo and the western tip of the neighboring island of Flores that they grow up to three meters long. 46. The message is mainly about . A.the largest crocodile in the worldB. the story of a dragon in Indonesia C.a kind of huge lizard---the Komodo dragon D. how the Komodo dragon was found and protected 47. Newly-born Komodo dragons . A. dig very deep holes B. are hatched in cold weather C. are 30 centimeters long and weigh 45 kilograms D. spend their first few months living in trees 48. Today Komodo dragons . (责任编辑：admin) |