Question

    As a student, you may be asked to give a speech in your class or school. How can you get your point across to your audience in an interesting way? 1.

Practice makes perfect. Many people are good speakers, but most weren’t born that way. 2. Practice. Practice your speech in front of a mirror to get an idea of how to improve your body language and gestures (姿势).

Consider your audience. One of the most important things to remember about public speaking is that you’re speaking to an audience. 3. The more you can relate your points to their own experiences, the better your speech will be.

Use note cards wisely. If you’re allowed to use notes when speaking, considering putting your main points on note cards. 4.They’re harder to read at a glance and encourage you to read your speech rather than speaking to the audience.

5.The biggest mistake teen speakers make is talking too fast. It usually happens when you’re feeling anxious. You can prevent yourself from speeding by practicing your speech ahead of time for a friend or listening to a tape recorder.

A. Slow down your speed.

B. Speak loudly and clearly.

C. What’s the key to their success?

D. Use your voice and hands.

E. But avoid writing entire sentences on cards.

F. Here are some tips to help you achieve your speech goals.

G. Find some points about the topic that they might find interesting.

Answer

1.F

2.C

3.G

4.E

5.A

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。作为一名学生，你可能会被要求在班级或学校发表演讲。你怎样才能以一种有趣的方式让你的听众理解你的观点呢?短文介绍了一些帮助读者实现演讲目标的小技巧。

1.由下文每段的小标题“Practice makes perfect.”熟能生巧“Consider your audience.”考虑你的听众“Use note cards wisely.”明智地使用卡片“Slow down your speed.”放慢你的语速。可知，每段都在介绍实现演讲目标的小技巧。所以选项起到总起下文的作用。故F选项“下面是一些帮助你实现演讲目标的小技巧”切题。故选F项。

2.由下文“Practice. Practice your speech in front of a mirror to get an idea of how to improve your body language and gestures.”可知，在镜子前练习你的演讲，以便了解如何改善你的肢体语言和手势。所以下文是对空处选项的回答。故C选项“他们成功的关键是什么？”切题。故选C项。

3.由下文“The more you can relate your points to their own experiences, the better your speech will be.”可知，你越能把你的观点和他们自己的经历联系起来，你的演讲就会越精彩。所以选项承接下文。故G选项“找一些他们可能感兴趣的话题”切题。故选G项。

4.由上文“If you’re allowed to use notes when speaking, considering putting your main points on note cards.”可知，如果你被允许在演讲时使用笔记，考虑把你的要点写在笔记卡上。所以选项与上文为转折关系。故E选项“但不要把整句话都写在卡片上”切题。故选E项。

5.由下文“The biggest mistake teen speakers make is talking too fast. It usually happens when you’re feeling anxious. You can prevent yourself from speeding by practicing your speech ahead of time for a friend or listening to a tape recorder.”可知，青少年说话的最大错误就是语速太快。你感到焦虑的时候，语速就会很快。你可以通过提前为朋友演练演讲或听录音机来防止自己语速过快。所以本段主要在说放慢语速也就是选项本段的标题所要说明的内容。故A选项“放慢语速”切题。故选A项。