Public Speaking
Public speaking can be defined as the act of making a speech in front of a group of listeners.Compared with conversation, usually public speaking is more of a “oneway” talking.
There are three types of public speaking.An informative speech has a purpose to inform, or give knowledge to its audience about something that they probably did not know of before.The important thing to watch about is not to put in too much information.Besides, the speaker would try to change the mindset, perception, or behavior of the audience for their own good.The speaker needs to look for common ground with the audience and try to relate to what they might agree on.Third, and the last type is a ceremonial speech.It tends to be less formal and more personal than the other types of speeches.No matter how well you know the person you are giving speech about, try not to say bad things about them, even if it is meant to be a joke.
The key of perfecting anything is through practice, including public speaking.Aside from it, a speaker is to know who the audience will be.Try to get as much information as possible regarding this particular area.Knowing the “battlefield” in advance will give the speakers a huge advantage.They would be able to plan beforehand, for example, where they want to stand, and how they are going to face the audience.Last, as is mentioned above, practice is necessary.Sparing some time to practice will help build confidence and help determine how long the presentation will last.
Language is the main aspect a speaker needs to pay attention to while giving a speech.It needs to be used clearly.A speaker needs to choose their words carefully and make it clear to the audience what they mean by it.Often, when given a speech, the audiences look up to the speaker to give them something new and useful.Thus, the speaker needs to know how to deliver their speech to fulfill the audiences' expectation.Language and delivery alone will not be sufficient if the speaker does not have the body language.The movement and gesture of a speaker also affect the audience.For example, if the speaker keeps pacing around the room, it will distract the audience from the topic and confuses them.When speaking in front of a small audience, you can look briefly from one person to another, but in a larger audience, it is not better to do so.While closing the speech or presentation, speakers can restate their main points, just to remind the audience of the important things that has been said.They can also end it with a special message and encourage the audience to ask questions.
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Public Speaking
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Common phenomenon
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In public speaking, often a speaker gives a talk, others just listening, without (1)________ information.
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Types of public speaking
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·An informative speech is to (2)________ the audience with an appropriate brand new knowledge.
·A persuasive speech is used to convince audience.Therefore, finding (3)______ between a speaker and the audience is important.
·A ceremonial speech is relatively (4)________ and private.However, don't say sad things even if they are acquaintances.
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Making (5)________ for the speech
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·Know the listeners' identities and get much information about the topic.
·Know how the “battlefield” is (6)______ out in advance to plan beforehand.
·Spare time to practice to build confidence and decide the (7)__________ of the presentation.
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Presenting the
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·(8)________ using ambiguous words and know how to meet the audiences' expectations.
·Use the body language, (9)________ glancing at small audience from one person to another.
·Restate important points when closing the speech to give the audience a deep (10)________．
·End a speech with a special message and encourage the audience to ask questions.
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语篇解读：本文主要讲述了公共演讲的概念和种类，如何为演讲做准备以及演讲时的注意事项。
1．exchanging/sharing/swapping 根据第一段的第二句“Compared with conversation, usually public speaking is more of a ‘oneway’ talking.”可知，在公开场合发表演说，大家只需要听，不需要发表任何意见。没有信息的交换。
2．provide/equip 根据第二段第二句“An informative speech has a purpose to inform, or give knowledge to its audience ...”可知，信息科普类讲座是为了给听众提供信息和知识。provide sb.with sth.“向某人提供某物”。
3．similarity/similarities 根据第二段第四、五句“Besides ...The speaker needs to look for common ground with the audience and try to relate to what they might agree on.”可知，说服类演讲，演说者要找到和观众的共同立场，或者共同的利益点，才可以做出来。
4．informal/casual 根据第二段倒数第二、三句“Third ...It tends to be less formal and more personal ...”可知，第三种类型的演讲正式程度会少很多，更私人化，也就是更随意些。
5．preparations 第三段讲一个完美的演讲需要练习，也需要了解受众和话题本身等，也就是做准备。Make preparation for ...“为……做准备”。
6．laid 根据“battlefield”定位到第三段第四句“Knowing the ‘battlefield’ in advance will give the speakers a huge advantage.”可知，提前了解场地怎样布置可以帮助演说者做更多准备。lay out“陈列，布置”。
7．length/duration/time 本题是第三段最后一句中“... and help determine how long the presentation will last.”的信息转换，故将long 转化成length。
8．Avoid 根据第四段第二句“It needs to be used clearly.”可知，演讲要正确使用语言，即避免使用含糊不清的词语。Avoid doing ...“避免做某事”。注意句首大写。
9．like 根据最后一段倒数第四、五句“The movement and gesture of a speaker also affect the audience.For example，...”可知，看着观众是体态语之一。
10．impression 重复阐述重点的目的是为了让听众留下更深刻的印象。
