Although there are many ways in which people communicate through speech, public speaking
has probably received more study and attracted more attention than any other. Politicians winning
an election, salespeople presenting products and etc. All depend upon this form of public
communication. Even people who do not make speaking a part of their daily work are often asked
to make public speeches: students at graduation, for instance, or members of churches, clubs or
other organizations. Nearly everyone speaks in public at some time or other, and those who perform
the task well often become leaders.
There are many reasons for speaking in public. A public speaker may hope to teach an audience
about new ideas, or provide information about some topic. Creating a good feeling or entertaining
an audience may be another purpose. Public speakers, however, most often seek to persuade an
audience to accept new opinions, to take certain actions, or to see the world in a new way.
Public speakers usually know well in advance when they are scheduled to make a speech.
Consequently, they are able to prepare their message before they deliver it. Sometimes, though,
speakers must deliver the message unprepared, or off the cuff, such as when they are asked to
speak at a wedding reception or to participate in an interview.
When they do not have to speak unprepared, most speakers write their own speeches. Politicians
and business managers sometimes employ professional writers who prepare their speeches for them.
These professional writers may work alone or in small teams. Although the speaker may have some
ideas into the contents of the speech, the writers sometimes have a great influence over the opinions
expressed by their employers. Regardless of how a speech is prepared, the person who delivers it is
given credit for its effect upon its hearers.
Title | Finding Information on the ____l____ for Tomorrow"s Job. |
Introduction | ◇There is a lot of job information on- line. but too much of it may sometimes be 2 . |
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Nadia"s 5 | ◇She wants to become a nurse in the United States. ◇She needs to work to make 6 for her college study. ◇Her previous 7 may help her get the job. ◇If she"s a medical assistant, she"II also take medical 8 . |
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Moving at any time of a year is difficult, but if you have a flexible schedule and are not on a specific timeline, there are several factors to consider when deciding when to move. Keep in mind that these factors could also be part of a negotiation deal with your employer if you are being relocated or if starting a new position. If you have children at home, it is best to work around the school calendar. Summer is an ideal time, as children have completed another grade and have said their goodbyes to school friends. Planning to move directly following the end of school, however, does not give your children time to adapt to the idea of moving, to say goodbye to neighborhood friends and their home. When setting the date, allow a few weeks at the new destination for children to unpack and meet new neighborhood friends. They will be better prepared for the school year if they have time to make their new house their home. Too much change can be detrimental to performance and emotional wellbeing. What works best for your children also works best for you. As part of the settling in process, take a few days for you and your children to check out the new school, meet some teachers and find appropriate transportation. Both you and your children will be better prepared, leading to a smoother transition. When possible, avoid moving before major holidays, such as Christmas, since part of such holidays is being with family and friends. Birthdays, and other family events can also be difficult. Give yourself enough time in your new place before the holiday season begins to meet new people and feel a sense of community. Better yet, save your move for immediately following a holiday. Holidays provide a perfect opportunity for goodbyes and final gettogethers. Most people would agree that summer is the best time to move. Children are out of school, the weather is almost guaranteed to be perfect and friends are available to help. If this is your ideal time to move, make sure you check moving company schedules and rates before confirming your move date. Most companies have peak times and will charge higher rates accordingly. Also, if you are planning to move at peak times, you will need to be better organized to ensure that a moving company or a moving truck is available for the date and times you require. Keep in mind that the level of the service often changes between the summer months, when students replace fulltime experienced movers, and offseason. As much as summer could cost you more, winter, as common sense indicates, is also not an ideal time to move. Travel is difficult, both for you and your family, along with the moving company. Items kept overnight in a truck under freezing conditions may result in damaged goods. If you are moving from one climate to another, water damage may occur when the mode of transport that is moving your household items travels from a cold environment to a warmer climate. Freezing and thawing cause the most damage if items are not properly sealed. 1. According to the passage, before moving children usually ________. A. meet new neighborhood friends B. pack their package C. say goodbye to neighborhood friends D. complete their grades 2. What is the disadvantage of moving in summer? A. The weather. B. Moving company schedules. C. The changeable level of the service. D. Without friends" help. 3. According to the passage, when is the best time to move? A. Winter. B. Vacations. C. Major holidays. D. Summer. | |
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Shoppers who carefully plan their visit to the grocery store can save money on their grocery bills. __1__ Shoppers should visit the grocery store on a full stomach by scheduling their trip immediately after a large meal. If that"s not possible, they should find something healthy to eat while preparing a grocery list. __2__ Although having a list and sticking to it is the most important factor in saving money, shoppers must prepare lists wisely in order to save. _3_ Many special buys are announced through the local newspapers, so buying the "grocery issue" is worth the investment(投资). However, it"s important to remember that many newer, more expensive products first offered through coupons(优惠券) may not yield enough savings for shoppers to give up the product they usually buy. _4__ Once at the store, the shopper who wants to save money should follow a few more rules. The shopper should not stay longer than necessary, because bills go up each minute the shopper is in the store. So, setting a time limit and a cost limit can hold down the bill. __5_ If the grocery list is a short one, some shoppers choose to use the small handheld basket instead of the roomy grocery cart. A. A carefully planned list should include in season produce and any items on sale or discounted through coupons. B. Of course, the shopper should stick strictly to the shopping list and resist the temptation to buy additional items. C. People who are full are less tired and more likely to buy what they want. D. Now that the shopper has completed the grocery list, it"s time to leave for the store. E. You should keep your shopping list carefully in case you can exchange it for coupons. F. Most shoppers are less persuaded to buy extra goods when they are not hungry. G. Shopping when not hungry, sticking to a grocery list, and following a few simple rules will cut down the grocery bill. |