Prepare: Plan ahead and think about what you are going to say. In the words of M

Prepare: Plan ahead and think about whatyou are going to say. In the words of Mark Twain, it usually takes you morethan three weeks to prepare for it.

Know your subject: Always make sure thatyou know the subject and have background information at hand for question time.

Know you audience: Find out who you will beaddressing so that you can tailor(适合) your comments accordingly.

Make a point: Keep your speech short andbrief and have a few clear points that you need to convey(传达).

Practice: Never learn your speech by heartas your speech will become stilted, but do practice it a few times in front ofthe mirror, your parents or your dog.

Eye contact: If the thought of looking intoa sea of faces scares you, adjust your gaze（注视）regularly at different points in the room tocreate the same effect.

First impressions: Your first impression isimportant when making a public presentation. Find out about dress codes(准则) at the place so that youlook your best and, if possible, check the microphone beforehand to ensure youknow how to use it.

Get help: If public presentations are amajor part of your life, read up on the art of speech---writing and delivery toimprove your skills.

1.The advice benefits (有益于)____________________.

2.Knowing your subject helps you__________.

3. The underlined word “stilted” probablemeans ________ here.

4.If asked for more advice besides what hasbeen mentioned in the text, you may suggest ______.

试题答案

【答案】

1.B

2.A

3.C

4.C

【解析】略