Question

You have been thinking about it all week. It kept you awake last night. Now, as you walk to the front of the class, your throat is dry and your stomach feels funny. _1.__. However, by making a small preparations and rehearing(預(yù)演)carefully, you can be a public speaking star, too.

__2._. Being excited about your topic is necessary for all the good speeches, so it's important to choose carefully. If you enjoy your topic, your audience(觀眾) will, too. Even if you are given a topic, try to find something about it that it is exciting or funny.

Next do some research. Don't just research your topic. ___3._. If you can, study videos of a great speaker to see how they move, speak, and pause(停頓). _4.__

After researching, it’s time to write your speech. During this stage, think of your audience all the time. Entertaining your audience is important. It helps you relax if you know that your audience is enjoying your speech.

Finally, rehearse. You really need to rehearse a lot. Measure your speech with a watch, and practice in front of a mirror. __5._ . If you have followed all these steps, you should be ready for your audience. Good luck!

A. Copying their style will help you to write a great speech. B. Learn from some great speakers as well C. Start by choosing something that you are interested in D. Many students find it difficult to give a public speech E. You can check your hand movement and facial expression

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