Question

At one point or 36 in life, we are all 37 to make a speech to an audience on different occasions, for example, in the classroom to share successful 38 with classmates or on a wedding to send your best wishes in honor of the newly-weds. No matter 39 the audience seems to be, we are in public speaking. 40, most of us don’t do a very satisfactory job. We get nervous. We forget what to say, we 41 unnecessary words, and we 42 the audience. We feel awful, feeling like completely a loser, and wish we would never have to speak  again.

Cheer up! You are not alone and things are not 43 bad. Here are a few44 for you to 45 the pain. First, be clear about the purpose of your speech. What is the 46? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as much information 47 you can think of on your subject. It is advised that onespend plenty of your time doing some research and organizing your material so that your speech is clear and crystal. 48 many examples, pictures, charts, and graphs if possible. Most importantly, never forget your audience. Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t 49 them. Treat them with 50.During the course, let your 51 come through so that they feel as if you make person-to-person communication with them. They will surely 52 your thoughtfulness and find your speech enjoyable.

Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, the occasion, and the audience . If you follow these steps, you will see you don’t have to be 53.   54, you may find you more than enjoy the period and that you 55 to make more and long speeches. But don’t hog the podium and steal the show!

1.	A．other B．others C．another D．the other

 

2.	A．called in B．called upon C．called out D．called off

 

3.	A．stories B．materials C．experience D．information

 

4.	A．how large B．what big size C．how much D．how many

 

5.	A．However B．Therefore C．But D．As a result

 

6.	A．miss B．avoid C．hate D．repeat

 

7.	A．amaze B．bore C．amuse D．embarrass

 

8.	A．that B．too much C．much too D．far from

 

9.	A．advices B．tips C．suggestion D．words

 

10.	A．get across B．go through C．get over D．go over

 

11.	A．situation B．condition C．occasion D．instruction

 

12.	A．which B．for which C．as D．that

 

13.	A．Include B．Including C．Give D．Showing

 

14.	A．talk aloud with B．talk down to C．Talk about D．talk to

 

15.	A．honor B．respect C．discipline D．encouragement

 

16.	A．personality B．points C．speech D．opinions

 

17.	A．enjoy B．appreciate C．thank D．express

 

18.	A．frightened B．afraid C．enthusiastic D．relaxed

 

19.	A．However B．In fact C．In other words D．similarly

 

20.	A．are anxious B．look forward C．volunteer D．willing

 

Answer 1

【答案】

1.C

2.B

3.C

4.A

5.A

6.D

7.B

8.A

9.B

10.C

11.C

12.C

13.A

14.B

15.B

16.A

17.B

18.B

19.B

20.C

【解析】

试题分析：

1.C 固定短语。One or another一个或另外一个。

2.B 短语辨析。A/C召集B号召，要求D取消；我们都会被要求发表一个演讲。

3.C 名词辨析。A故事B材料C经验D信息；指与别人分享成功的经验。

4.A 形容词辨析。对人数的多少用large来修饰。无论观众有多少人。

5.A 副词辨析。A然而B因此C但是D结果；因为前后都有逗号，故A正确。然而，很多人都做的不好。

6.D 动词辨析。A错过B避免C讨厌D重复；我们会重复一些不必要的内容。

7.B 动词辨析。A使…惊讶B使…厌倦C使…娱乐D使…尴尬；我们的讲话会让别人很厌倦。

8.A 副词用法。That=so如此。这是that的特殊用法，that bad如此糟糕。

9.B 名词辨析。Advice是不可数名词，suggestion是可数名词，AC项与a few不符；tips正确。

10.C 短语辨析。A传达B完成，通过C克服D复习；这里是一些帮助你克服这里痛苦的建议。

11.C 上下文串联。根据下文最后一段第一行the occasion说明C正确。

12.C 固定词组。As much as you can…尽你所能地…

13.A词义辨析。Include包括；B介词包括；C动词给予;这是一个祈使句，包括很多例子…

14.B 短语辨析。Talk aloud with与…大声谈论;talk down to用高人一等的口气对人说话.根据语境选B。

15.B 名词辨析。A光荣B尊敬C纪律D鼓励；指要尊敬观众。

16.A 上下文串联。根据下文person-to-person说明在发言中要把个性表现出来。故A正确。

17.B 动词辨析。A喜欢B欣赏C感谢D表达；他们会欣赏你的体贴。

18.B 上下文串联。根据上文第一段说明很多在公开场合发言都很害怕，但是采纳这些建议以后就不在害怕。

19.B 副词辨析。前后都有逗号隔开，使用however表示转折。指然而…

20.C 短语辨析。Be anxious to do着急做某事look forward to sth/doing期待做某事volunteer to do志愿做某事；be willing to do sth愿意做某事；你会自告奋勇地去发言。

考点：考查教育类完型

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