We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don't do a very good job. This
article gives some suggestions on how to give an effective speech.
    So, you have to give a speech and you're terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you
stumble over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, "Thank goodness, it's
over. I'm just no good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again." 
    Cheer up! It doesn't have to be that bad. Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making.
Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many
facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of time doing your research. Then spend plenty of time
organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and
use pictures, charts, and graphs if they will help you make your points more clearly. Never forget your audience.
Don't talk over their heads, and don't talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate
your thoughtfulness. 
    Just remember: be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. Say what you
have to say and then stop. And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make
person-to-person contact with your audience. If you follow these simple steps, you'll see that you don't have to
be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more
speeches! You're not convinced yet? Give it a try and see what happens.

1. The main idea of this article is _______.

A. you can improve your speaking ability 　　
B. a poor speaker can never change 　　
C. always make a short speech 　　
D. it is hard to make a speech

2. Paragraph 2 implies that _______.

A. many people are afraid of giving a speech 　　
B. many people are happy to give a speech 　　
C. many people do not prepare for a speech 　　
D. many people talk too long

3. The phrase "talk over their heads" means ________.

A. speak too loudly 　　
B. look at the ceiling 　　
C. look down upon them 　　
D. use words and ideas that are too difficult

4. All of the following statements are true except that _______.

A. few people know how to make good speeches 　　
B. a lecturer does not need to organize his speech 　　
C. research is important in preparing a speech 　　
D. there are simple steps you can take to improve your speaking ability

5. The title for this passage may be _______.

A. Do Not Make a Long Speech 　　
B. How to Give a Good Speech 　　
C. How to Prepare for a Speech 　　
D. Try to Enjoy a Speech

      We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don't do a very good job.
This article gives some suggestions on how to give an effective speech.
      So, you have to give a speech-and you're terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say,
you stumble over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, "Thank goodness,
it's over. I'm just no good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again."
      Cheer up! It doesn't have to be that bad. Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech
making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then,
gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of time doing your research. Then spend
plenty of time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many
examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they will help you make your points more
clearly. Never forget your audience. Don't talk over their heads, and don't talk down to them. Treat your
audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.
      Just remember: be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. Say what
you have to say and then stop. And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make
person-to -person contact with your audience.
      If you follow these simple steps, you'll see that you don't have to be afraid of public speaking. In
fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You're not
convinced yet? Give it a try and see what happens.

1. The main idea of this article is _____.

A. you can improve your speaking ability 　　
B. a poor speaker can never change 　　
C. always make a short speech 　　
D. it is hard to make a speech

2. Paragraph 2 implies that _____.

3. The phrase "talk over their heads" means _____.

A. speak too loudly 　　
B. look at the ceiling 　　
C. look down upon them 　　
D. use words and ideas that are too difficult

4. All of the following statements are true except that _____.

A. few people know how to make good speeches 　　
B. a lecturer does not need to organize his speech 　　
C. research is important in preparing a speech 　　
D. there are simple steps you can take to improve your speaking ability

A. Do Not Make a Long Speech 　　
B. How to Give a Good Speech 　　
C. How to Prepare for a Speech 　　
D. Try to Enjoy a Speech

　　Strange things happen to time when you travel because the earth is divided
into twenty-four zones(时区),one hour apart(一个时区相差一个小时). You can
have days with more or fewer than twenty-four hours, and weeks with more or
fewer than seven days. 
　　If you make a five-day trip across the Atlantic Ocean(大西洋), your ship
enters a different time zone every day. As you enter each zone, the time changes
one hour. Travelling west, you set your clock back, travelling east, you set it
ahead (向前). Each day of your trip has either twenty-five or twenty-three hours. 
　　If you travel by ship across the Pacific. You cross the international date line
(国际日期变更线). By agreement, this is the point where a new day begins.
When you cross the line, you change your calender one full day, backward or
forward. Travelling east, today becomes yesterday. Travelling west, it is
tomorrow.

1. Strange things happen to time when you travel because ______.  

A. no day really has twenty-four hours 
B. no one knows where time zones begin 
C. the earth is divided into time zones

2. The difference in time between zones is ______.    

A. one hour
B. more than seven days
C. seven days

3. If you travel across the Atlantic Ocean, going east, you set your clock ______.

A. one hour ahead in each time zone 
B. one hour ahead for the whole trip
C. one full day back for each time zone

4. From this selection, it seems true that the Atlantic ______.

A. is in one time zone
B. is divided into twenty-four zones
C. is divided into five time zones

5. The international date line is the name for ______.

 A. the beginning of any new time zone
B. any point where time changes by one hour
C. the point where a new day begins

    Mr Baker worked in a big factory. He was busy all the time and had little time to rest.
    One summer, he decided to go to the sea to spend his holidays.
    One afternoon, it was very hot. Mr Baker came into a restaurant, sat at a table and wanted to drink.
Just then, an old man came up to him and said, "How do you do, sir?" "How do you do?" Mr Baker asked
the old man to sit next to him. "Have you been here before?" "No, I haven't." "You look lonely, don't you?"
said the old man. "Let's have a bet, shall we?"
    It interested Mr Baker, "But what shall we bet on?" "I can bite my left eyeball," said the old man, "I can
bet you five dollars."
    Mr Baker didn't believe and passed $5 on the table.
    The old man took out his glass eyeball, put it into his mouth and bite it. Mr Baker had to give his money.
    "It doesn't matter young man," the old man said. "I'll give you a chance to win the money back. I can
also bite my right eye. I'll bet you $10."
    "I'm sure he's able to see. And I must win his money," he thought. So he took out ten dollars from his
wallet.
     But he was very surprised, the old man took out his false (假的) teeth and bit his right eye with it. Then
he put the money into his pocket and went away quickly.

1. Mr Baker went to the sea ______.

A. to swim　　　
B. to have a rest　　　
C. to drink something　　　
D. to make a bet

2. The old man said hello to Mr Baker because ______.

A. they were good friends
B. he wanted to ask for some food
C. he wanted to drink with him
D. he wanted to win money

3. After the old man knew ______, he began to make a bet with the young man.

A. Mr Baker was there for the first time
B. Mr Baker wanted to win the five dollars back
C. Mr Baker knew he had false teeth
D. Mr Baker wasn't clever enough

4. As ______, he bet the old man ten dollars.

A. Mr Baker didn't think him blind (瞎的) in both eyes
B. Mr Baker wanted to win the five dollars back
C. Mr Baker knew he had false teeth
D. Mr Baker wanted to help him in another way

5. The old man was blind in ______.

A. both eyes　　
B. neither eye　　
C. the right eye　　
D. the left eye