We are all asked to make a speech at some point in life,but most of us don’t do a very good job. This article gives us some suggestions on how to make an excellent speech.

Usually people are often afraid of making a speech in public. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you talk too long, and you get your audience bored. Later you think,“Thank Goodness!It's over. I'm just not good at public speaking. I hope I will never have to do that again.”

Cheer up!It doesn’t have to be that hard. Here are some simple steps to make preparations. Firstly, ask yourself the purpose of your speech. Why are you speaking?Secondly, collect as many facts as you can on your subject. Thirdly, spend enough 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(图表) if they help make your points clearer. Lastly, never forget your audience. Treat your audience with respect. They will be thankful.

Just remember!Be prepared. Know your subject and your audience. Be brief. Say what you have to say and then stop. And ee yourself. Let your personality (个性) come through so that you make person to person contact(联系) with your audience.

If you follow these simple steps, you will see that you don’t have to be afraid of speaking in public. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches!Have a try and ice what happens.

81.The second paragraph mainly tell us_________________________________________

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82. What should you do when you are preparing a speech?(至少列出三个建议)

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83.The underlined phrase “Be brief”in paragraph 4 means_______________________

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84. Translate the underlined sentence in the last paragraph into Chinese.

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85. 请给短文拟定一个适当的英文标题。

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    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. This
article gives some suggestions on how to give an effective speech.
    So, you have to give a speech and you're 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 no good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again." 
    Cheer 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 time doing your research. Then spend plenty of 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 will 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'll 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.
1. The main idea of this article is _______.
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A. you can improve your speaking ability   
B. a poor speaker can never change   
C. always make a short speech   
D. it is hard to make a speech
2. Paragraph 2 implies that _______.
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A. many people are afraid of giving a speech   
B. many people are happy to give a speech   
C. many people do not prepare for a speech   
D. many people talk too long
3. The phrase "talk over their heads" means ________.
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A. speak too loudly   
B. look at the ceiling   
C. look down upon them   
D. use words and ideas that are too difficult
4. All of the following statements are true except that _______.
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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
5. The title for this passage may be _______.
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A. Do Not Make a Long Speech   
B. How to Give a Good Speech   
C. How to Prepare for a Speech   
D. Try to Enjoy a Speech

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