Question

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

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. 1. .

So, you have to give a speech—and you are terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble（结结巴巴） over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank Goodness, it’s over. I’m just not good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.”

Cheep up!  2.  . 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 your time doing your research. Then spend plenty of your 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 help you make your points more clearly.    3.  . 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.  4. . 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 will 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?   5.  .

A. It doesn’t have to be that bad.

B. Take several deep breaths before your speech.

C. This article gives some advice on how to give a good speech.

D. Say what you have to say and then stop.

E. Don’t say what you aren’t familiar with.

F. Never forget your audience.

G. Give it a try and see what happens.

Answer

1.C

2.A

3.F

4.D

5.G

【解析】

试题分析:本文属于说明文，介绍怎样做好演讲。

1.C 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据前句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.某时候我们都会被要求做一次演讲，但是大多数时候我们都做的不是很满意，引出话题和中心句，故选C

2.A 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据前句Cheep up!振奋起来，没有那么糟糕，故选A。

3.F考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据后文Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect.尊重观众，不能忘记观众，故选F。

4.D考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据前后文Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief.以及And be yourself.讲述演讲的流程，故选D。

5.根据前文You’re not convinced yet?

可以得出作者意图试图说服和号召读者尝试，故选G。

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7选5解题策略

高考英语七选五考纲解读：主要考查考生对文章的整体内容和结构以及上下文逻辑意义的理解和掌握。

解题步骤及策略

1. 速读全文，找主题句 （标题预测）

2. 详读段落，明确各段主题句，找出各段关键词

3. 定位选项：读空前空后句子，分析逻辑性，注意衔接手段和衔接标志词

4. 灵活掌握答题顺序(先易后难)

5. 代入答案，重点核查逻辑关系