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What makes a successful speech? First, you should have a good speech script (稿子) so that your ideas and language can attract people's attention. And some skills are necessary, too. Here are some suggestions on giving great speeches: ◆Beat nerves      Relax yourself before and when making a speech. Practice your openingsentence three or four times. This will help make a sure start and a successful speech. When you stand on the stage, think of the audience (觀眾) as your family members and friends. ◆Keep it natural      Natural body languages will help your speech: smile, stand straight and look at the audience. Do not drop your head or play with a pen. Also, dressing yourself nicely will help the audience feel respected. ◆Pace and pause (節奏和停頓)      Pace and pause add color to your speech. Speak fast enough to keep people excited and slowly enough for people to fully understand you. After an important point, pause for a moment. It'll change the atmosphere (氣氛) in the audience.

Tips on giving speeches Main tips Things to do Advantage Speech script   Have good 1_______ People's attention is attracted. Suggested 2_______ A: Practice opening sentence three     or four times. B: Think of the audience as your     family members and friends. A: This can give you a sure start. B: This can help 3_______. A: Smile, stand straight and look at     the audience. B: Dress yourself formally. A: These 4_______ will help your speech. B: The audience will feel respected. A: Speak fast enough sometimes and     slowly enough other times. B: Pause after an important point. A: People are kept 5_______ and can     5_______ you. B: The atmosphere in the audience will be     changed.

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1. ideas and language 2. skills 3. relax yourself／beat nerves 4. natural body languages 5. excited; fully understand (答案不唯一)