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

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

Know your audience: Find out who you will be addressing so that you can tailor your comments accordingly.

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

Practice: Never learn your speech by heart as your delivery will become stilted but do practise it a few times in front of the mirror your parents or your dog.

Eye contact: If the thought of looking into a sea of faces scares you adjust(调整) your gaze regularly at different points in the room to create the same effect.

First impression: Your first impression is important when making a public presentation. Find out about dress codes at the place so that you look your best and if possible check the microphone beforehand to ensure you know how to use it.

Get help: If public presentations are a major part of your life read up on the art of speech-writing and delivery to improve your skills.

5. The advice benefits ________.

A. teachers B. actors C. speechmakers D. spokesmen

6. Knowing your subject helps you ________.

A. make a perfect speech

B. give better answers when asked questions about the subject

C. keep a clear head

D. attract people's attention

7. Asked for more advice you may suggest ________.

A. various tones and body language

B. proper clothes

C. eye contact with the audience to

D. more practice

8. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. It took more than four weeks to prepare for it before Mark Twain could make perfect speeches.

B. You'd better practise your speech a few times before presenting it.

C. Journalists during an interview require the same way to that needed for workmates at an in-house gathering.

D. Your first impression is unimportant when making a public presentation.

Answer 1

C  BAB