英语演讲艺术(第5版)

Contents

Chapter 1　Public Speaking—An Overview公众演讲：综述…1

1.1　Introducing Public Speaking…1

1.2　Importance of Public Speaking…7

1.3　Features of English Speeches in Movies and TVs…14

1.4　The Importance of Learning Public Speaking from Movies…20

1.5　Questions for Discussion…22

1.6　Topics for One？Minute Speech Practice…22

Chapter 2　Preparing a Public Speech演讲稿的准备…23

2.1　Selecting a Topic…23

2.2　Supporting What to Be Said…34

2.3　Organizing Our Speech…46

2.4　Beginning Our Speech…60

2.5　Ending Our Speech…74

2.6　Outlining Our Speech…84

2.7　Rehearsing Our Speech…88

2.8　Questions for Discussion…89

2.9　Topics for One？Minute Speech Practice…90

Chapter 3　Varieties of Public Speaking演讲的种类…91

3.1　Speaking Informatively…91

3.2　Speaking Persuasively…96

3.3　Speaking to Entertain…103

3.4　Speaking from Manuscript…104

3.5　Speaking from Memory…106

3.6　Speaking Extemporaneously…106

3.7　Speaking Impromptu…107

3.8　Answering Questions in a Press Conference…110

3.9　Answering Questions in English Speaking Competitions…114

3.10　Questions for Discussion…117

3.11　Topics for One？Minute Speech Practice…118

Chapter 4　Language in Delivery演讲的语言因素…119

4.1　Rhetoric and Public Speaking…119

4.2　Public Speaking and Daily Conversation…146

4.3　Questions for Discussion…149

4.4　Topics for One？Minute Speech Practice…149

Chapter 5　Vocal Factors in Delivery演讲的声音因素…151

5.1　A Perfect World of Sound…151

5.2　Pronunciation: Say the Words Correctly…152

5.3　Articulation: Speak Clearly…153

5.4　Volume: We Must Be Heard…155

5.5　Pitch & Intonation: Make Our Voice Varied…157

5.6　Tone: Be Consistent with the Subject Matter…158

5.7　Rate：Don’t Speak Too Fast…158

5.8　Pause: Let It Sink in…159

5.9　Timbre…161

5.10　Register…162

5.11　Questions for Discussion…162

5.12　Topics for One？Minute Speech Practice…162

Chapter 6　Humor in Delivery演讲中的幽默…164

6.1　The Importance of Humor in Public Speech…164

6.2　How to Be Humorous in Public Speaking…171

6.3　The Pitfalls of Using Humor in Public Speaking…178

6.4　Anxiety in Public Speaking…179

6.5　Questions for Discussion…185

6.6　Topics for One？Minute Speech Practice…185

Chapter 7　English Debate英语辩论…186

7.1　English Debate: The Basics…186

7.2　Preparing a Debate…190

7.3　Strategies and Techniques of Debating…194

7.4　Critical Thinking and Fallacies in Debating…198

7.5　Common Fallacies in Debating…201

7.6　Appreciating an Example of Debating…206

7.7　Questions for Discussion…207

7.8　Topics for One？Minute Speech Practice…208



Bibliographies & References…209