英语公共演讲

张卫东等

目录

  • 1 Overview of Public Speaking
    • 1.1 Definition of public speaking
      • 1.1.1 Essential qualities of a public speaker
      • 1.1.2 The importance of public speaking
    • 1.2 History of public speaking
      • 1.2.1 Fantastic Four
      • 1.2.2 Main theories of public speaking
    • 1.3 Purposes of public speaking
    • 1.4 Basics to ensure effective public speaking
    • 1.5 Test
  • 2 Organizing Your Speech
    • 2.1 Choosing a topic
    • 2.2 Determining general and specific purposes
    • 2.3 Phrasing the central idea
    • 2.4 Making an outline
    • 2.5 Test
  • 3 Developing Your Speech
    • 3.1 Developing the opening
    • 3.2 Drafting the body
    • 3.3 Ending with a conclusion
    • 3.4 Using transitions and connectives
    • 3.5 Test
  • 4 Presenting Your Speech
    • 4.1 Using language
    • 4.2 Methods of delivery
    • 4.3 Using your body
    • 4.4 Using visual aids
    • 4.5 Test
  • 5 Main Types of Public Speaking
    • 5.1 Speaking to inform
    • 5.2 Speaking to persuade
      • 5.2.1 Definition and methods of persuasion
      • 5.2.2 Types of persuasion
    • 5.3 Speaking in competitions
    • 5.4 Speaking on special occasions
    • 5.5 Test
  • 6 Sample Speeches
    • 6.1 Sample self introduction
    • 6.2 Sample informative speech
    • 6.3 Sample persuasive speech
    • 6.4 Sample speech of using body language
    • 6.5 Sample speech for competition
Test

1. Your words and sentences should be immediately understandable to your listeners. 对

2. There are three ways to generate imagery are by using exaggeration, simile, and metaphor. 错

3. Abstract words call up mental impressions of sights, sounds, touch, smell, and taste. 错

4. You would not use metaphor, antithesis, and alliteration when explaining how to change a bicycle tire. 对

5. You can ensure using language clearly by ______________. (ABD)

A. using familiar words

B. using concrete words

C. using abstract words

D. eliminating clutter

6. Although it looks easy, delivering a speech from manuscript requires great skill. 对

7. A powerful voice is always essential for any speaker. 错

8."Conversational quality" means that no matter how many times a speech has been rehearsed, it still sounds spontaneous. 对

9. Pauses can add impact to your words and are a powerful speaking technique.对

10. What are the four basic methods of delivering a speech? (ABCD)

A. Reading verbatim from a manuscript

B. Reciting a memorized text 

C. Speaking impromptu 

D. Speaking extemporaneously.

11. The posture you assume while standing still is important because it indicates your confidence and comfort level. 对

12. To be most effective, gestures should be made above your elbow and away from your body. 对

13. In North America, a forefinger pointed toward the ceiling means people should pay attention to where you are pointing at. 错

14. It is acceptable if your facial expression isn’t consistent with the feelings or information you are communicating in a speech. 错

15. Which of the following sentences describing eye contact is correct? (ABC)

A. Don't simply gaze around the room.

B. Look directly at one person until you finish a thought, then move on to another person. 

C. Make eye contact randomly throughout the room and avoid moving your head from side to side.

D. Look at the people sitting in the front of the room. 

16. If the object you want to show is too large, too small, or unavailable, you may be able to work with a model. 对

17. When explaining a visual aid, it is common to break eye contact with your audience. 错

18. The most effective way to show drawings and photographs is with PowerPoint.对

19. It is conventional to pass visual aids among the audience without explanation. 错

20. What are the tips for preparing visual aids?(ABCD)

A. Keep visual aids simple.

B. Make sure visual aids are large enough.

C. Use fonts that are easy to read.

D. Use color effectively.