A: Pausing is an art of speech.
B: Pauses are brief silences in speech.
C: Successful speakers seldom pause in speech.
D: When we pause at the right place, we convey the meaning more effectively and we are better understood
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- We can adjust our speech for our audience to catch up when giving the speech.
- Which of the following statements about speech etiquette is incorrect? ( ) A: Ladies should be well-dressed when giving a speech, and can wear glamorous jewelry. B: You can touch the table or hold the microphone during the speech. C: Do not be scripted when giving a speech. D: Make eye contacts with the audience when giving a speech.
- Which of the following is NOT true about the organization of a speech ? A: You must use only one pattern when organizing a speech. B: Causal order is most often used for a persuasive speech. C: Spatial order is most often used for an informative speech. D: You should think about the purpose of speech when choosing an organization pattern.
- Why do we need pauses in our speeches? A: We need pauses to punctuate our speech. B: We need pauses so that listeners have time to take in the information. C: We need pauses to control the flow of speech. D: We need pauses to emphasize some points.
- What can we do to manage stage fright？（ ） A: Drink some wine before giving the speech. B: Practice your speech as much as you can. C: Stimulate the real speaking environment when practicing your speech. D: Record yourself and watch your videos when practicing your speech.
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In most speech competitions, the impromptu speech follows the prepared speech.
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Which of the following statement about English Public Speaking is TRUE? A: One’s language competence decides the performance in a public speech. B: Public speaking gives speakers the chance to exchange ideas. C: Flowery language is more important than content in a public speech. D: Public speech is a platform to voice out thoughts.
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Which of the following statements about Pause is Not true? A: It helps to Emphasize a point. B: It gives the audience a necessary break to digest information. C: A proper pause benefits only the audience. D: It serves as an opportunity for the speaker to breathe during the speech.
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Which of the following shall we stick to when preparing the main body of a speech?
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Cicero, the greatest speech maker in ancient Rome, felt _______ when making a speech.