It is predictable how much linking occurs in a connected speech.
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- Listen to the speech and choose the main idea of the speech. A: how to prevent traffic accidents B: how to ensure safe driving or riding C: how to handle traffic problems D: how to observe traffic rules and laws
- In most speech competitions, the impromptu speech follows the prepared speech.
- A speech without linking may sounds more...eners to understand.
- 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.
- Linking is natural in English speech. To make natural linking, it is important to say groups of words in one breath and keep your voice going from one word to the next.