题目内容
【题目】 Public speaking is one of the top three fears among adults in both the UK and the US. Here are some suggestions that deal with some of the most common problems people experience with public speaking.
Invite the attention in
Do you hate that moment when you stand up in front of a group to speak and everybody looks at you?
【1】It’s a sign that people are interested and want to hear what you have to say. Welcome those looks!
Beat the brain freeze
Have you ever been in the middle of speaking and suddenly...brain freeze! 【2】It is possible that you forgot something for the moment. And you are holding your breath! All you need to do is to trust yourself, clear your mind, focus and breathe. 【3】
Increase your confidence
Use this exercise to get in touch with the “naturally confident you” inside. Close your eyes and remember a special time you felt really relaxed and confident. Imagine the feeling of relaxation rushing through your whole body. It will pass information to your brain that you are confident and happy.【4】
Whether you are someone who just wants to move from good to great with your speaking, or someone who feels too afraid to stand up and speak, the great news is that you can move forward, be relaxed, and turn into a great speaker. 【5】
A.Remember there is hope for everyone!
B.Open your eyes and you are ready to go!
C.Your mind goes blank!
D.Well, don’t do that!
E.The thoughts will come rushing back to your mind in no time.
【答案】
【1】D
【2】C
【3】E
【4】B
【5】A
【解析】
本文主要介绍了一些关于处理人们在公共演讲中遇到的问题的建议。
【1】设空处上一句是以Do开头的一般疑问句,D项表示“好吧,不要那样做”,正好回答了前面的问题,所以D项放在这里最合适。故选D。
【2】设空处上一句的brain freeze表示“大脑冻结”,C项表示“你的大脑一片空白”,这两句表达的意思非常相近。故选C。
【3】根据设空处前文It is possible that you forgot something for the moment.可知,前面在讲你可能会在某一刻忘记一些事情,E项表示“这些想法很快就会涌上你的脑海”,先讲忘记事情,再讲想起事情,前后符合逻辑。故选E。
【4】根据设空处前文Close your eyes and remember a special time you felt really relaxed and confident.可知,前面让你闭上眼睛,B项表示“睁开眼睛,你就可以走了”,先讲闭上眼睛,再讲睁开眼睛,前后符合逻辑。故选B。
【5】根据the great news is that you can move forward, be relaxed, and turn into a great speaker.可知,最后一段鼓励大家要自信起来向前迈进,A项表示“记得每个人都有希望”,与最后一段的意思相近。故选A。