01 Read the pictures and the statements. Work in pairs and discuss the statements with you partner. Note down your key points in the blanks.

（1） Think about your posture and body language.

It's best to stand straight， feet shoulder width apart， and use your hands as naturally as possible.

（2） Know when and how to use pictures.

A powerpoint can be a great addition to a speech （for certain topics， at least）.

（3） Select people in your audience， don't scan.

A lot of people are under the impression scanning the audience is ideal. Make eye contact with a person over here， a person over there， etc.

（4） Vary your tone.

In general， you should talk at a calm， understandable rate and speak with clarity. But to keep your audience awake and to keep your speech dynamic， vary it up. Speak loudly and with vigor!

（5） Don't forget about pauses!

There's just as much power in the pauses as there is in the words.

（6） Conclude by restating your message and saying a simple,“Thank you”.

Keep it to the point， lock eyes with the audience， thank them， smile， and get off the stage.

• Background Information

I would like to start by briefly reviewing the history of open heart surgery.

The first point I'd like to make is the historical background of the invention.

• Topic

I would like to concentrate on the problem of antibiotic abuse in hospitals.

I shall devote my talk to the surgical treatment of coronary disease.

• Outlining

My talk today consists of two parts. One is... and the other is...

I would like to divide my talk into two parts. The first part deals with ..., the second part concerns ...

02 Watch a video clip. Fill in the blanks and then act out the speech in class.