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Speaking in public is most people’s least favorite thing. The reason is that we are all afraid of making fool of ourselves.      .

       But stop biting your finger-nails. Public speaking is easy. It’s just plain talking, and you talk all the time. Although I’m basically shy (honest!). I’ve been making speeches and talking on radio and television for more than 30 years. And I can tell you that public speaking is not a “gift” like musical talent , so      .Here are some of the lessons I have learned:

       Your audience is going to go away with one or two of your main ideas.One or two.Not ten or twenty.    .And if you don't have a clear idea of what you want to say, there's no way your audience will.     —how you are going to open, what major points you want to make and how you're going to close.

       When I do a radio or TV piece, I often write the last sentence first.     .A strong close is critical; the last thing you say is what your audience will most likely remember.

       The standard length of a audio-visual act is usually 12 minutes.If all those performers singing and dancing their hearts out couldn't go on longer without boring the audience, what makes you think you can?

A. Some people are born to be good at making speech

B. Anybody who can talk can speak in public

C. Try to relax yourself before making the speech

D. The more important the speech is, the more frightened we become

E. If you can't express in a sentence or two what you intend to get across, then your speech

is not focused well enough.

F. When you know where you're heading, you can choose any route to get there

G. No matter how long or short your speech is, you've got to get your ideas organized.

If we want to deal with the association(交往) between boys and girls properly, here are some “dos and don’ts” for you to follow.
Keep a normal and healthy state of mind. Our schools and classes are made up of boys and girls. It is very natural for the boys and girls to make friends with each other. We should make as many friends as possible. We should keep in touch with the other sex(性别) in public instead of in secret.
Don’t be too nervous or too shy. If you are a shy person, you can also find a way out. First of all, you can make friends with the students who have the same interest and hobby as you. As both of you have much in common, you may have much to talk about. If you keep doing like that, little by little, you will gladly find you are also as free to express yourself as others.
Don’t fall into the ditch of early love. The boys and girls at adolescence(青春期) are rich in feeling. They are easy to regard the friendship as a sign of love and fall in love with each other at an early age. In my opinion, early love is a green apple that can’t be eaten. An apple won’t taste sweet until it is fully ripe. Boys and girls at middle school are too young to carry the heavy duty of love. Do keep out of early love.
【小题1】The main idea of the passage is to ______.

A.tell students to keep away from early love
B.give some advice on how to associate between boys and girls
C.tell students how to make friends
D.teach boys how to talk with girls
【小题2】We should keep in touch with the other sex in the following EXCEPT ______.
A.with a good state of mind
B.in real friendship
C.in public
D.in secret
【小题3】 If you are a shy person, you can _______.
A.find friends with the same interest and hobby first
B.only have a few friends of the same sex
C.not make friends with the other sex
D.not fail in love with other students easily
【小题4】What does the underlined word “ditch” mean?
A.波浪B.泥潭C.圈套D.迷惑

Friends and Buddies
This program is planned for teenagers who have special needs with the goal of meeting within a community with other peers(同龄人). The purpose of the program is that it will lead to a better understanding of friendships. Gym, Swim, Surprise Guest, and Pizza are included. Ages 12-18, numbers of members are limited. Contact: Gloria Bass. This program is held 2 Fridays per month. Fees: $65/$85
Club Saturday Swim
This program is available to anyone aged 5-14 who is challenged by mental, physical, or emotional trouble. The program will be held each Saturday afternoon, 12:00-12:30 pm or 12:30-1:00 pm. Fees: $136/$260
Sibshops (Ages 10-13)
Sibshops is a program for siblings(兄弟姊妹) of children with challenges. It includes group activities and talk treatment ways with the focus on improving sibling relationships and whole family happiness. Location: Hope Church, Wilton CT. Wednesday: 4:00-5:00 pm. Fees: $50/$65
Banana Splits
Banana Splits is an educational support group for children in family trouble. Children aged 9-13 will have the opportunity to meet other children whose parents have separated or divorced, learn to recognize feelings, think of healthy coping skills and have a place to share their struggles through verbal(语言的), physical, and artistic experiences. Location: Hope Church, Wilton CT. Tuesday:4:30-5:30 pm. Fees: $50/$65
【小题1】 If you have free time only on Saturday, you can go to _____.

A.Friends and BuddiesB.Club Saturday Swim
C.Sibshops (Ages 10-13)D.Banana Splits
【小题2】Activities on how to lead to a better understanding of friendships are held _____.
A.2 Fridays per monthB.12:00-12:30 or 12:30-1:00, Saturday afternoon
C.4:00-5:00 pm, WednesdayD.4:30-5:30 pm, Tuesday
【小题3】If you go to Sibshops (Ages 10-13) , you can _____.
A.meet with other peersB.solve your mental problem
C.improve sibling relationshipsD.think of healthy coping skills
【小题4】 Which of the following is TRUE according to the four passages?
A.They are all in the same place.B.They are all free of charge.
C.They all hold activities each week.D.They are all intended for children.

The other day I heard a few local musicians talking:

         “I hate all the terrible pianos in this town. I hate that rubbish they play on the radio. They can’t even understand a bit of music.”

         “I’m never playing in that club again. Too many drunks and nobody listens to us.”

         But, one younger musician said, “There are a few clubs that book my band a few nights a month, and I’m trying to find other places to play. I’m also looking to book a few summer festivals this year.”

         I’ve heard that you are the average of the five people whom you spend the most time with, or to put it another way, you are who your friends are.

         Attitudes are important. Whether they’re positive or negative, they’re rubbing off on you. If you’re around people who complain about lack of work and about other musicians, or blame (责怪) others, and you play the role of victim (受害者), chances are you will start to as well. So it’s time to take a look at the people you call “friends”.

 

         This is an easy exercise: Make a list of the people who you hang out with, and simply stop spending time with the negative people on your list. Set a new standard (标准) for yourself and don’t become friends with people who fall below that standard.

         Keep successful people around you and your own chances for success will be much better. Ask them how they do it. Ask if they will help you get the work you’re looking for, or maybe give you some advice to help you on your career path.

1.Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?

A. A friend in need is a friend indeed

B. How to make friendship last for ever

C. You are who your friends are

D. Friends are the most important in one’s success

2.The underlined sentence “they’re rubbing off on you” in Paragraph 6 means ______.

A. they’ll push you ahead

B. they’ll influence you

C. they’ll cover your shortcomings

D. they’ll help you achieve your goal

3.The musicians’ words at the beginning are written mainly to show ______.

A. the musicians’ living conditions are quite poor 

B. people have poor taste in music

C. people have different attitudes towards the same thing

D. young people have greater chances of succeeding

4.By taking the exercise mentioned in Paragraph 7, you can ______.

A. improve a lot in making more friends

B. come to the right way of making friends

C. develop a better relationship with your friends

D. arrange the time with your friends properly

5.The passage is mainly written for ______.

A. musicians                                     B. managers  

C. negative people                   D. people wanting to succeed

 

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