2． They can act as 　　2　　 .

1．　 Advantages of　 1　 for middle school students。

5. To reduce your nervousness, you should move your eyes and look at faces at_______

places.

Passage 7

In recent years, studying abroad has become more and more popular with middle school students. Tens of thousands of Chinese middle school students have gone abroad.

　　　 In my opinion, there are many advantages to attending school abroad. First, students who have studied abroad can act as mediator between people of different cultures. Second, there is so much to learn about science and technology in foreign countries. Third, we can learn foreign languages more quickly.

　　 However there are also some disadvantages. Many students are too young to take care of themselves. Being far away home can make you feel lonely and home sick. Also, of course it' s more expensive abroad than at home. What' s worse, without any experience of living abroad, it' s easy for them to make bad friends and be influenced to do stupid things.

In a word, think it over before you make your decision.

Question:

根据上文完成下列各题：

4. You should practise your speech in a _________ way.

3. Your speech should have some clear points and shouldn't be very________.

2. You should make a speech according to the _____who are present and listen to you

1. The text gives some useful______on making a speech.

5. Many people believe that_______and _______of the ear helps you know if a person is musical.

Passage 6

　　　 Prepare: Plan ahead and think about what you are going to say. In the words of Mark Twain, it usually takes you more than three weeks to prepare for it.

Know your subject: Always make sure that you know the subject and have background information at hand for question time.

Know your audience: Find out who you will be speaking to so that you can tailor your comments accordingly.

Make a point: Keep your speech short and brief and have a few clear points that you need to convey(传达)。

Practice: Never learn your speech by heart as your delivery will become unnatural, but do practice it a few times in front of the mirror, your parents or your dog.

Eye contact: If the thought of looking into a sea of faces scares you, adjust your gaze regularly at different points in the room to create the same effect.

First impressions: Your first impression is important when making a public presentation. Find our about dress codes at the place so that you look your best and, if possible, check the microphone before hand to ensure you know how to use it.

Get help; If public presentations are a major part of your life, read up on the art of speechwriting and delivery to improve your skills.

Question:

4. Ears are always ________ and ________ means that a person has a nervous character.

3. If a person's ears are always red,　 that means he may __________or _________.