Question

【題目】根據(jù)短文內容，從下框的A～F選項中選出能概括每一段主題的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該選項涂黑。選項中有一項為多余項。

A. Be well-organised. B. Close with a Q & A. C. Don’t be contradictory. D. Bring it to a specific end. E. Speak slowly and pause. F. Drop unnecessary words

Speaking to a group can be difficult, but listening to a bad speech is truly a tiresome task—especially when the speaker is confusing. Don’t want to confuse your audience? Follow these suggestions:

【1】 ______

When it comes to understanding new information, the human brain needs a little time. First, we hear the words; then, we compare the new information to what we already know. If the two are different, we need to pause and think. But a breathless speaker never stops to let us think about what he or she is saying and risks confusing us. Slow it.

【2】 ______

Sometimes we all start a sentence one way and then switch directions, which is very difficult to follow. When you confuse your listeners with opposing information, you leave the audience wondering what part of the information is right and what part they should remember. Instead of relying and keeping correcting yourself, work to get the facts clear and straight.

【3】______

Jumping from point to point as it comes to your mind puts the onus (責任）on your listeners to make up for your lack of organisation. And it’s confusing for them to listen, reorganise, and figure out what you’re saying all at once. But going smoothly from one point to the next helps them understand information more easily. You can arrange things from beginning to end, small to large, top to bottom or by some other order. Just be sure to organise.

【4】______

Repeated use of um, ah, like, you know and some other useless noises can drive an audience crazy. It makes the speaker sound uncertain and unprepared, and it can leave listeners so annoyed that they can’t pay attention. Recently I attended a speech that was marked by so many ums that audience members were rolling their eyes. Was anybody grasping the intended message? Um, probably not.

【5】______

Many speakers finish up their speeches with question-and-answer (Q & A) sessions, but some let the Q & A go on without a clear end. The audience is often left confused about whether the meeting is over and when they can get up and leave. Do your listeners a favour by setting a time limit on questions, and close your speech with a specific signal—even if it’s something simple like, “If you have any more questions, you know where to reach me.” Or even more to the point, conclude your speech with “Thanks for your time. ”

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】E

【2】C

【3】A

【4】F

【5】D

【解析】

試題分析:面向一個群體發(fā)言講話可能是困難的，但是聽別人做一個糟糕的演講更是一件很煩人的任務——尤其是當演講人說話讓人費解的時候。本文介紹了不想使你的聽眾困惑幾點的建議。

【1】E考查對上下文的理解和推理判斷能力。根據(jù)we need to pause and think. 和Slow it.可知我們要有停頓并且要慢慢來，E選項Speak slowly and pause.，符合，故選E。

【2】C考查對上下文的理解和推理判斷能力。根據(jù)When you confuse your listeners with opposing information, you leave the audience wondering what part of the information is right and what part they should remember.可知，演講時不要出現(xiàn)相反的觀點，故 C選項Don’t be contradictory.，符合，所以選擇C.

【3】A考查對上下文的理解和推理判斷能力。 根據(jù)You can arrange things from beginning to end, small to large, top to bottom or by some other order. Just be sure to organise.可知你的演講要有條理，A選項Be well-organised.，符合，故選A。

【4】F考查對上下文的理解和推理判斷能力。根據(jù)Repeated use of um, ah, like, you know and some other useless noises can drive an audience crazy. 可知演講時沒必要的話會使人發(fā)瘋，F(xiàn)選項 Drop unnecessary words丟棄那些無用的話，符合，故選F。

【5】D考查對上下文的理解和推理判斷能力。根據(jù)Many speakers finish up their speeches with question-and-answer (Q & A) sessions, but some let the Q & A go on without a clear end.可知，本段講了如何結束演講，D選項Bring it to a specific end.符合，故選D.