SECTION D NOTE-TAKING AND GAP-FILLING

　　In this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the lecture ONLY ONCE. While listening to the lecture, take notes on the important points. Your notes will not be marked, but you will need them to complete a 15-minute gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE after the mini lecture. Use the blank sheet for note-taking.

　　On Public Speaking

　　When people are asked to give a speech in public for the first time, they usually feel terrified no matter how well they speak in informal situations. In fact, public speaking is the same as any other form of (16) that people are usually engaged in. Public speaking is a way for a    speaker to (17) his thoughts with the audience. Moreover, the speaker is free to decide on the (18) of his speech.

　　Two key points to achieve success in public speaking:

　　—— (19) of the subject matter.来源：考试大

　　—— good preparation of the speech.

　　To facilitate their understanding, inform your audience beforehand of the (20) of your speech and end it with a summary.

　　Other key points to bear in mind:来源：考试大

　　—— be ware of your audience through eye contact.

　　—— vary the speed of (21)来源：考试大

　　—— use the microphone skillfully to (22) yourself in speech.

　　—— be brief in speech; always try to make your message (23)

　　Example: the best remembered inaugural speeches of the US presidents are (24) once.

　　Therefore brevity is essential to (25) of a speech.

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