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We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job. 1
So, you have to give a speech and you are terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank Goodness, it’s over. I’m just not good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.”
Cheer up! 2 Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of your time doing your research. Then spend plenty of your time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they help you make your points more clearly. 3 Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. 4 And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience.
If you follow these simple steps, you will see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You’re not convinced yet? 5
A.It doesn’t to be that bad. |
B.Take several deep breaths before your speech. |
C.This article gives some advice on how to give good speech. |
D.Say what you have to say and then stop. |
E. Don’t say what you aren’t familiar with.
F. Never forget your audience.
G. Give it a try and see what happens.
A HOUSE WITH A HISTORY
Foulsham House is a fine,stone house of the 1790s.It stands by the River Byre,in twenty-five hectares(公顷)of the best farmland in the southwest.
Smithson built the house,and the story goes back to George,the young Prince of Wales,who fell in love with the beautiful lady Kitty Wake,at one of the first Lord Foulsham’s wild woods parties.In the past many great men rode on the hills about Foulsham House,and many fine ladies took tea in the Green Room.
The house has eight bedrooms,three bathrooms,two living-rooms and a dining room with a real Adam fire-place(壁炉).The gentleman’s library has a view over the park and the river.All rooms are light and airy(空气通畅的),with wood,high windows,and wood floors.
At the back of the house,where the third Lord Foulsham kept the horses,there is garage-space(停车的地方)for four cars.In many other ways,this house of the 1790s meets the needs of the 2000s.
If you wish to know more about Foulsham House,write to:
Harvey,Platt,Longford & Sons,
6,Castle Green,Gilham,Byreside.The writer writes this passage to ________.
A.persuade people to buy it |
B.give some information about Foulsham House |
C.tell a love story |
D.describe the beauty of a best farmland |
People say that ________.
A.Smithson built the house for Lord Foulsham’s wild parties |
B.Prince George fell in love with Kitty Wake at Foulsham House |
C.Prince George and Kitty Wake fell in love with the Green Room |
D.Lord Foulsham fell in love with a lady in Wales |
The library ________.
A.has a fine view of the park and the river |
B.is where great men and fine ladies took tea |
C.has an Adam fire-place,and a real wood floor |
D.has eight bedrooms,three bathrooms and two living-rooms |
Even before World War Ⅱ ended in 1945,many world leaders dreamed of a new organization that would keep international peace and safety,and encourage international cooperation(合作).An organization was formed.The United Nations was to work to this ideal of mankind.
When the UN was founded in 1945,it was made up of fifty members.Fifteen members sat on the Security Council(安理会).Five members—the United States,the Soviet Union,Great Britain,France and China—were given,not changing membership on the Council.The Council was given the power to settle fights among nations by persuasion,mediation(调解) or other means.A General Assembly(联合国大会),which included every UN member,was also set up.The Assembly could consider,discuss,and pass resolutions(决议案).
As the UN passed its fortieth birthday in 1985,it came under increasingly sharp attack by Americans.It declared that the UN is unfit as a peace keeper and cited(援引) 130 wars since 1945 as a proof(证据).
The UN’s supporters say that the organization is the world’s best hope for peace.The UN provides,supporters also point out,much needed economic and technical help to less developed nations.The function(功能)of the Security Council is ________.
A.to keep international peace and security and promote(促进) international cooperation |
B.to consider,discuss,and pass on blinding resolutions |
C.to settle disputes(争端) among nations by persuasion,mediation or other means |
D.to keep international peace and security by force |
Why has the UN come under increasingly sharp attack by Americans since 1985?
A.Because the UN has been unfit as a peace keeper. |
B.Because 130 wars have broken out since 1945. |
C.Because the US hasn’t been able to control the UN completely since 1985. |
D.Because the US was not satisfied with the UN since 1985. |
What do you think of the UN’s supporters’ words?
A.They are fair. | B.They are unfair. |
C.They are for the UN’s supporters. | D.They sharply attack Americans. |
The UN’s supporters ________.
A.probably belong to the third world |
B.are developed countries |
C.must be people from Africa and Europe |
D.may not be members of the UN |
Canada is a very large country.It is bigger than China.China is the third largest country in the world.Canada is the second largest.It has an area of nearly 10 million sq. km. Canada has a very long coastline.To the west is the Pacific Ocean.To the east is the Atlantic Ocean.The Arctic Ocean is in the north.There are very many islands off the Pacific coast and off the Arctic coast.The biggest one in the west is Vancouver Island.In the east there is New Foundland,and in the Arctic Ocean the biggest islands are Baffin Island and Victoria Island.(Greenland is not part of Canada.It is a part of Denmark,a country in northern Europe.)
Canada has a long border with the U.S.A.in the south.In the northwest Canada borders on the American“State of Alaska”.Canada is a northern country.The Arctic Circle is (Latitude 16°N) passes through the northern part.In the south,half of the border with the U.S.A. follows line of latitude 49°N.Which of the following statements is true?
A.U.S.A is the second largest country in the world. |
B.Canada has nearly 10 million sq. km.So it is the second largest country on the earth. |
C.China is as large as Canada and the second largest in the world. |
D.Russia is the second largest country in the world. |
What ocean is in the north of Canada?
A.The Pacific Ocean. | B.The Atlantic Ocean. |
C.The Indian Ocean. | D.The Arctic Ocean. |
There are many islands in Canada,and Vancouver Island is ________.
A.in the west | B.in the east |
C.in the north | D.in the south |
A high school in Hiroshima City has been the first to do something with DNA in the world. Its students have won praise not only for doing this research but also for presenting their findings to groups of expert scientists. The school is one of the Super Science High Schools allowed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology, where students are given an opportunity to study science at an advanced level. Here, students use the same type of hitech experimental laboratories as those found at universities. In these labs, they conduct experiments and research in new fields of study not found in textbooks. As part of this science course, the students, with the help of Hiroshima University, used a machine called sequencer (音序器), and over the course of a year and a half they succeeded in decoding (解译) the DNA. They then presented their results to academic groups. Achieving a world first might sound very wonderful, but the process of decoding the DNA involved very hard work. The students were also responsible for maintaining the equipment, and they had to read difficult research papers and put in extra study beyond their regular schoolwork.
"Researchers need to work hard. The work was tiring, but the students worked toward their ambitious goal of achieving a world first. They have a great sense of achievement, and the number of students who hope to become biologists has increased," said Taruma Akinori, who is in charge of the science course.
In addition to the results being added to the scientific community, the students’ research paper will be translated into English and made available overseas. Moreover, the students have decided to take on a new challenge in DNA decoding.Which of the following is the most suitable title for the passage?
A.Decoding the blueprint of life |
B.Super Science High School |
C.More students hoping to become biologists |
D.Hi-tech experimental laboratory |
Up to a point, their success is due to ______.
A.hi-tech experimental facilities |
B.the great pressure their school put on them |
C.the increasing number of biologists |
D.little interest in their regular school work |
The research paper will be put into English in order to ______.
A.become an English textbook |
B.help the students make English friends |
C.make the results known by the whole world |
D.challenge foreign scientists |
The author’s attitude towards those students who have accomplished a world first in DNA decoding is ______.
A.indifferent | B.admiring |
C.slighting | D.disappointed |
What is green food? Do you enjoy green food every day? The concept of “green food” was first suggested by the Department of the Ministry of Agriculture in 1990.
Green symbolizes life, health and energy. Nowadays, people demand healthy and fresh food. Having enough food to eat is only a basic requirement, and they need more than this. They want to enjoy unpolluted, safe and nutritious food and eat comfortably. So the government does this through a set of “from the land to the dinner table” quality controls. It requires to change China’s traditional agricultural structures and ensure the food of high quality.
Safe vegetables refers to products without substances harmful to humans. Growing such vegetables requires no strong poisons, thus guaranteeing vegetables fresh and clean. There are strict regulations in place for even applying fertilizer(肥料). The examination of vegetables should reach the state food hygiene(卫生) standard. The following conditions for green food are regulated by the China Green Food Development Center. Firstly, products or raw materials must reach the green ecological environment standard set by the Ministry of Agriculture. Secondly, crop planting, livestock raising, fish breeding and food processing must follow green food operating procedures set by the Ministry. Products must be up to the green food hygiene standard. External packing must be pasted with national standard universal labels, special green food packing decoration and tag regulations.
However, by now, our goal hasn’t been completely realized. When you return home with a full basket, you are still worried about whether what you have bought is green and healthy. Indeed, for the sake of our health, we still have a long way to go. According to the passage, we know that green food __________.
A.means the color of food is green |
B.mainly refers to green vegetables |
C.doesn’t need to be fertilized |
D.is examined by a series of standards |
Which of the following isn’t the required standard green food must reach?
A.Green food must not cause ecological destruction. |
B.Green food should agree with green food operating procedures. |
C.Green food itself should be labeled with special packing decoration. |
D.Green food should meet the green food hygiene standard. |
According to the passage, we know the Ministry of Agriculture is a department ____.
A.which governs agriculture |
B.which sells food and vegetables |
C.which plants green food |
D.which examines food standards |
The best title for this passage probably is ___________.
A.Green food and health |
B.The green food project |
C.The future of green food |
D.The regulations of green food |