Use More Facial Expression

   One psychologist feels that our facial expression is responsible more than anything else for the impression others have of us. In fact, more than 50 percent of another’s impression, he believes, is influenced by the look on your face. Naturally a smile in which the eyes participate is extremely communicative. An unfriendly look often brings the same thing in return. People tend to mirror your expression, so try to show how you feel about a topic or an idea or the audience through your facial expression.

Rid Your Inner Fear

   It’s natural to have some tension or nervousness when you appear before an audience. The way to handle it is to put it to work for you , get into action, as Shakespeare observed, action cures fear. There are only a few known ways to control fear. The first is to admit it , do the thing you fear and it will be the death of fear itself. Another simple aid at the last minute before you begin, is to take a few deep breaths, which will help keep your voice under control. In fact, if you’re thoroughly prepared, just taking a few deep breaths before you’re introduced will give you added confidence and balance. Other known ways to control nervousness and fear are to give yourself an encouraging talk or take some physical exercise.

Polish Your Voice

   Our voice is the main instrument we possess for communicating with people. We all sound sensitive. So invest in a tape-recorder, practice your speech by speaking it into the microphone and then listen to it .You can even have others join in the evaluation of your strong points and your weaknesses or faults as well. Remember that Demosthenes and Winston Churchill both used pebbles in their mouths while practicing their speaking. Simply reading out loud can also help you improve your voice and develop a personal style.

Strengthen Your Memory

   Psychologists tell us that most individuals don’t use above ten percent of their natural capacity for memory, that’s comparable to trying to run a car on one cylinder(汽缸).Why do most people use so little of their power of memory? Because they don’t practise the fundamentals of remembering. First and most important, it’s necessary to have a burning desire to remember; it’s difficult to recall anything without wanting to do so. Step two is concentration. Henry Ward Beecher once observed, one hour of intense concentration can accomplish more than years of dreaming. The next principle is repetition. We learned many things in school by repetition. When you hear a name for the first time, repeat it, spell it, write it down and review it. You’ll soon know it by heart.

66.Why should you polish your voice?

A. Because it can develop a personal voice.       

B. Because you can practise reading aloud

C. Because you can have other evaluated it       

D. Because it is the major instrument in communication

67. To make a good impression on others, you should pay special attention to your        .

A. words             B. facial expression              C. gestures                  D. voice

68. Which of the following ways to get rid of your inner fear is NOT included in the passage?

A. Taking a deep breath                                   B. Keeping your voice under control

C. Having an encouraging talk                           D. Taking some physical exercise

69.How can you strengthen your memory?

A. By having a desire to remember , concentrate and repeat

B. By practicing the fundamentals of remembering

C. By writing down what we want to remember

D. By repeating, spelling and reviewing it.

70.What can be the best title for the passage?

A. Action Cures Fears                                     B. How to Strengthen Your Memory

C. How to Communicate with People                       D. Four Efficient Ways to Improve Your Speech