At one point or 36 in life, we are all 37 to make a speech to an audience on different occasions, for example, in the classroom to share successful 38 with classmates or on a wedding to send your best wishes in honor of the newly-weds. No matter 39 the audience seems to be, we are in public speaking. 40, most of us don’t do a very satisfactory job. We get nervous. We forget what to say, we 41 unnecessary words, and we 42 the audience. We feel awful, feeling like pletely a loser, and wish we would never have to speak again.
Cheer up! You are not alone and things are not 43 bad. Here are a few44 for you to 45 the pain. First, be clear about the purpose of your speech. What is the 46? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as much information 47 you can think of on your subject. It is advised that onespend plenty of your time doing some research and organizing your material so that your speech is clear and crystal. 48 many examples, pictures, charts, and graphs if possible. Most importantly, never forget your audience. Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t 49 them. Treat them with 50.During the course, let your 51 e through so that they feel as if you make person-to-person munication with them. They will surely 52 your thoughtfulness and find your speech enjoyable.
Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, the occasion, and the audience . If you follow these steps, you will see you don’t have to be 53. 54, you may find you more than enjoy the period and that you 55 to make more and long speeches. But don’t hog the podium and steal the show!
【小题1】A．other B．others C．another D．the other【小题2】A．called in B．called upon C．called out D．called off【小题3】A．storiesB．materials C．experience D．information【小题4】A．how large B．what big size C．how much D．how many【小题5】A．HoweverB．Therefore C．But D．As a result【小题6】A．missB．avoid C．hateD．repeat【小题7】A．amazeB．bore C．amuseD．embarrass【小题8】A．that B．too much C．much too D．far from【小题9】A．advicesB．tips C．suggestion D．words【小题10】A．get across B．go throughC．get over D．go over【小题11】A．situation B．condition C．occasionD．instruction【小题12】A．which B．for which C．as D．that【小题13】A．IncludeB．IncludingC．Give D．Showing【小题14】A．talk aloud with B．talk down toC．Talk about D．talk to【小题15】A．honor B．respect C．discipline D．encouragement【小题16】A．personalityB．pointsC．speech D．opinions【小题17】A．enjoyB．appreciate C．thank D．express【小题18】A．frightened B．afraidC．enthusiastic D．relaxed【小题19】A．However B．In fact C．In other words D．similarly【小题20】A．are anxiousB．look forwardC．volunteerD．willingC
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(答案→)C
解析：
【小题1】C 固定短语。One or another一个或另外一个。
【小题2】B 短语辨析。A/C召集B号召，要求D取消；我们都会被要求发表一个演讲。
【小题3】C 名词辨析。A故事B材料C经验D信息；指与别人分享成功的经验。
【小题4】A 形容词辨析。对人数的多少用large来修饰。无论观众有多少人。
【小题5】A 副词辨析。A然而B因此C但是D结果；因为前后都有逗号，故A正确。然而，很多人都做的不好。
【小题6】D 动词辨析。A错过B避免C讨厌D重复；我们会重复一些不必要的内容。
【小题7】B 动词辨析。A使…惊讶B使…厌倦C使…娱乐D使…尴尬；我们的讲话会让别人很厌倦。
【小题8】A 副词用法。That=so如此。这是that的特殊用法，that bad如此糟糕。
【小题9】B 名词辨析。Advice是不可数名词，suggestion是可数名词，AC项与a few不符；tips正确。
【小题10】C 短语辨析。A传达B完成，通过C克服D复习；这里是一些帮助你克服这里痛苦的建议。
【小题11】C 上下文串联。根据下文最后一段第一行the occasion说明C正确。
【小题12】C 固定词组。As much as you can…尽你所能地…
【小题13】A词义辨析。Include包括；B介词包括；C动词给予;这是一个祈使句，包括很多例子…
【小题14】B 短语辨析。Talk aloud with与…大声谈论;talk down to用高人一等的口气对人说话.根据语境选B。
【小题15】B 名词辨析。A光荣B尊敬C纪律D鼓励；指要尊敬观众。
【小题16】A 上下文串联。根据下文person-to-person说明在发言中要把个性表现出来。故A正确。
【小题17】B 动词辨析。A喜欢B欣赏C感谢D表达；他们会欣赏你的体贴。
【小题18】B 上下文串联。根据上文第一段说明很多在公开场合发言都很害怕，但是采纳这些建议以后就不在害怕。
【小题19】B 副词辨析。前后都有逗号隔开，使用however表示转折。指然而…
【小题20】C 短语辨析。Be anxious to do着急做某事look forward to sth/doing期待做某事volunteer to do志愿做某事；be willing to do sth愿意做某事；你会自告奋勇地去发言。