题型：阅读选择 题类：常考题 难易度：普通
北京市石景山区2016届九年级上学期英语期末测试
One of the most common forms of public speaking is the ―presentationl. A presentation is one of the best ways of communicating your message. This article will give you seven of the most important areas to consider when giving any presentation.
◆Preparation Prepare! Prepare! Prepare! Good preparation is very important for any presentation. With good preparation and planning you will be fully confident. This will give you control. With control, you will be ―in charge‖ and your audience (听众) will listen positively to your message.
◆Structure A good presentation has a clear structure, like a good book or film. It usually has a beginning, a middle part and an end.
◆Equipment You may use any of the following pieces of equipment as you want: whiteboard, flipchart, overhead projector, 35 mm slide projector and computer graphics.
Each of these has advantages and disadvantages. The important thing is to know and understand your equipment perfectly, and then you can use it freely and properly.
◆Visual Aids ―A picture is worth 1,000 words.‖ There are many types of visual aids (直观教具) – photographs, maps, tables etc. But you should use them with care. Do not overload your audience with too much information in a short time. A good rule is: use one image to give one message.
◆Signposting When you read a book, you know where you are. You know the title of the book, the end of one chapter, and even the page number. But when you give a presentation, your audience does not know where they are – unless you TELL them! You can use special language called ―signaling‖ or ―signposting‖ to help you. Here are a few examples: Let's begin by...; Now we'll move on to...; To start with...later...; To finish up....
◆Audience Relations You need a warm and friendly relationship with your audience. How do you achieve this? Well, enthusiasm is contagious. If you are enthusiastic (热情的), your audience will be enthusiastic too. Try to make eye contact with each member of your audience. Each person should feel that you are speaking to him or her personally.
◆Body Language Your BODY speaks to your audience even before you open your mouth. From your clothes, walk, glasses, haircut and your expression, your listeners form their first impression as you enter the room.
In Xi'an, there are special sidewalks for the phubbers ( 低头族 ). Different people have different opinions on it.
Li Minyi,14,Beijing This special walkway can keep people who are always looking at their phones safe and protect them from accidents. People might feel much freer when using this walkway, because they used to knock into someone else on a crowded one. |
Huang Xi,15, Jiangsu It just encourages people to keep looking at their phones. Just imagine if everyone only paid attention to their mobile phones while walking, walkways like this would be useless and accidents would still happen. |
Chen Yecheng, 14，Hubei Mobile phones have made a big difference in our lives. It seems that many people can't live without them. Every year, many people get injured or lose their lives because they are playing on their mobile phones while walking. So why not create a better environment for them? The special walkways can protect them from danger. |
Sun Run,14，Zhejiang Smart phones are making a difference to our lives too much. They keep us away from reality and the beauty around us. A special walkway for those is indulgence(纵容). Can't people put their phones down for a while and enjoy a beautiful day? This is what we should encourage. |
Alessia (Italy) | I was born on a big farm. There are a lot of cows and sheep here. They are my friends. Feeding them is one of my favorite hobbies. Now I'm old enough to help my father work on the farm with my tools. I've had them for three months. They are helpful. |
Orly (the USA) | I have great interest in dinosaurs (恐龙). I have started collecting everything about dinosaurs since 2013. I have collected over 30 different toy dinosaurs. They're amazing. |
Botlhe (the UK) | The toy monkey is my only toy. I have kept it for half a year. A volunteer who came to our village gave it to me. The toy monkey has become my best friend. He knows all of my secrets. |
Pavel (Japan) | I think every boy should have a toy gun. My father gave my first toy gun when I was four. I have gotten guns from him. Being a policeman like him is my dream. We often play together on the weekend. It's really fun. |
As we all know, with the development of technology, smartphones have influenced the old people in our family a lot. A TV programme interviewed three teenagers on how smartphones influence their family.
My grandfather asked me to teach him how to play the popular video game King of Glory(王者荣耀). I was surprised that he was interested in this! He chats with family members on Wechat every day. He tries to learn other new things as well. For example, he watches courses on learning apps. Although he is old, he still cares about technology and sports. So, as we can see, the Internet can help elderly people. —Xing Yuxi, 12, Chongqing |
I live in Hangzhou, a city of technology. People enjoy the convenience(便利) brought by the Internet. However, I often worry about the elderly. Take my grandma as an example. On one hand, she would like to get discounts by using mobile phones. On the other hand, she's afraid of getting cheated online. I think it takes time for elderly people to get used to these things. We should help them keep up with the times. — Sun Run, 14, Zhejiang |
Smartphones have made a big difference in my grandma's life. In the past, newspaper and TV programs were her only ways to get information. However, it was not good for her eyes, as she has severe cataracts(严重白内障). But now, she can listen to the news through all kinds of apps on her mobile phone. She doesn't have to look at the screen all the time. Sometimes, she even plays mobile games for fun. Thanks to the Internet, my grandma now has a more colorful life. —Wen Jiayi, 13, Sichuan |
Do you really know clearly about your personalities (性格)? Here is an interesting quiz with some questions. Your choices can tell you what you are like. Just have a try for fun!
Questions and choices | Results and personalities |
When you watch TV, what kind of food do you eat? A. McDonald's or KFC. B. Cakes or cookies. C. Beef noodles or rice. D. Pizza. | A--You dislike being alone. You like to be with friends. B--You are quiet and enjoy staying alone. You don't want to be with too many people. C--People like you because you are easy-going and outgoing. D-You are proud and confident. But sometimes you think too much of yourself. |
What would you put up on the wall in a large room? A. A painting. B. A photo. C. A calendar(日历). D. A clock. | A--You like to be around friends and family. B--You like fashion. You care a lot about the way you look. C--You are hard-working and ambitious(野心勃勃的). But sometimes people find you boring. D--You are careful. You make a plan before acting. |
What do you like to keep as a pet? A. Chihuahua. B. German shepherd. C. Bulldog. D. Poodle. | A--You are smart and creative. Maybe you need company(陪伴) B--You're energetic and outgoing. And you have a brave and strong personality, C--You are gentle (温和的) and you're always caring for others. D--You enjoy the challenge and are ready for any exciting activity. |
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