《2025年资源库高中英语人教版》

[全国新高考] Some individuals are born with a gift for public speaking. 1 . However, the majority of people are effective speakers because they train to be. Do you want to be a good public speaker? Here are some principles you must master.
People want to listen to someone who is interesting, relaxed and comfortable. Too often, when you stand up to give a speech, you focus on the "public" at the expense of the "speaking." 2 . Do the opposite. Focus on the speaking. Talk directly to your audience, be yourself and make a connection.
Even the most successful public speaker will make mistakes. Yet, the only one who cares about any mistake is the one who is speaking. People's attention wanders constantly. In fact, most people only absorb about 20 percent of a speaker's message. So, don't stop speaking when you make a mistake unless it's a truly serious one. 3 .
Your goal is not to be a perfect public speaker. 4 . You want to be an effective public speaker. And like everything else in life, that takes practice. Remember, even world champion athletes practice their skills on a consistent basis.
5 . When it comes to public speaking, less is usually more. It's rare to hear someone say, "I wish that speaker had spoken longer." On the other hand, you probably can't count the times that you've thought, "I'm glad that talk is over. It seemed to go on forever!" So surprise your audience. Always make your presentation just a bit shorter than anticipated. It's better to leave your listeners wishing for more than shifting restlessly in their seats.
A. Stop to have a rest now and then
B. Spend a few minutes looking through the book
C. This depends on the type of book you are reading
D. Here are some tips to help improve your reading speed
E. Make a note of any page which is of special importance
F. You may find yourself having to learn something by heart
G. Keep the room cool rather than warm to avoid feeling sleepy

答案： 3. C
解析：本段主要介绍如何正确地处理演讲中出现的小错误。设空处前一句提到，除非是特别严重的错误，否则不要停下演讲，C 项（你不必为了一个小纰漏而道歉）符合语境，承接上文。