Question

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 _________.

A. you can improve your speaking ability

B. a poor speaker can never change

C. how to give an effective speech

2. Paragraph 2 implies that ________.

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

3.The phrase “talk over their heads” means ________.

A. speak too loudly

B. look at the ceiling

C. look down upon them

4.All of the following statements are true except that ___________.

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

5.The title for this passage may be _______.

A. Do Not Make a Long Speech

B. How to Give a Good Speech

C. How to Prepare for a Speech

Answer

1.C

2.A

3.C

4.B

5.B

【解析】

试题分析：我们在人生当中，都会遇到演讲的时候，但是，大多数人的演讲并不够好。作者给出了一些做好演讲的建议。演讲要做好准备，紧扣主题，尊重观众，注意场合等。

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2.A段落大意题。根据第二自然段的描述可知大多数人在演讲时紧张，不知所云，很多人害怕演讲，故选A。

3.C词义猜测题。根据文中描述Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect.可知“talk over their heads”的意思是看不起，故选C。

4.B细节理解题。根据文中描述B的描述是错误的，故选B。

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