You have been thinking about it all week. It kept you awake last night. Now, as you walk to the front of the class, your throat is dry and your stomach feels funny. _1.__. However, by making a small preparations and rehearing(预演)carefully, you can be a public speaking star, too.

__2._. Being excited about your topic is necessary for all the good speeches, so it's important to choose carefully. If you enjoy your topic, your audience(观众) will, too. Even if you are given a topic, try to find something about it that it is exciting or funny.

Next do some research. Don't just research your topic. ___3._. If you can, study videos of a great speaker to see how they move, speak, and pause(停顿). _4.__

After researching, it’s time to write your speech. During this stage, think of your audience all the time. Entertaining your audience is important. It helps you relax if you know that your audience is enjoying your speech.

Finally, rehearse. You really need to rehearse a lot. Measure your speech with a watch, and practice in front of a mirror. __5._ . If you have followed all these steps, you should be ready for your audience. Good luck!

根据要求完成小作文，词数30词。（共5分）

班 规

1.不许迟到2.不许在课上吃东西，聊天，睡觉3.禁止吸烟，喝酒（alcohol）

4.在校必须穿校服 5.课间不许打闹，不要在教室乱跑

按要求完成大作文，词数60-80词.（共15分）

请你谈谈吸烟的危害，力劝吸烟人士戒烟

As the largest developing country, China since it was founded in 1949.

A. made great progress B. has made great progress

C. made a decision D. has made mistakes

Mr. Smith spoke slowly and clearly to make himself ______.

A. understood B. Understand

C. understands D. understanding

The ancient emperors often ______ themselves ______ the sons of God.

A. saw； off B. took； to

C. compared； to D. helped； with

—We need to learn and work ______ we live.

—I think so.

A. as long as B. as much as

C. as soon as D. as possible as

—It’s a quarter to eight. The train is leaving.

—She’ll be here on time. So ______ .

A. that sounds exciting B. there’s no need to worry

C. what a mess D. I can’t wait

Don’t read in the sun. It’s ______ your eyes.

A. harm to B. harm for

C. harmful to D. harmful for

—Why are you so excited?

—Because I ______ my favorite star tomorrow.

A. meet B.met

C. am meeting D. have met