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 5
1.3 Features of English Speeches in Films 10
1.4 The Importance of Learning Public Speaking from Films 18
Chapter 2 Preparing a Public Speech（演讲稿的准备） 20
2.1 Selecting Our Topic 20
2.2 Supporting What We Have to Say 30
2.3 Organizing the Body of Our Speech 44
2.4 Beginning of Our Speech 58
2.5 Ending of Our Speech 70
2.6 Outlining Our Speech 81
2.7 Rehearsing Our Speech 86
Chapter 3 Varieties of Public Speaking（演讲的种类） 88
3.1 Speaking Informatively 88
3.2 Speaking Persuasively 94
3.3 Speaking from Manuscript 100
3.4 Speaking from Memory 101
3.5 Speaking Extemporaneously 101
3.6 Speaking Impromptu 102
3.7 Answering Questions 104
Chapter 4 Language in Delivery（演讲的语言因素） 108
4.1 Conquering Speaking Anxieties 108
4.2 Rhetoric and Public Speaking 111
4.3 Public Speaking and Daily Conversation 129
Chapter 5 Vocal Factors in Delivery（演讲的声音因素） 132
5.1 A Perfect World of Sound 132
5.2 Pronunciation:Say the Words Correctly 133
5.3 Articulation:Speak Clearly 134
5.4 Volume:We Must Be Heard 136
5.5 Pitch ＆ Intonation:Make Our Voice Varied 137
5.6 Tone:Be Consistent with the Subject Matter 138
5.7 Rate:Don’t Speak Too Fast 138
5.8 Pause:Let It Sink in 139
5.9 Timbre（音色） 142
5.10 Register（音域） 142
Chapter 6 Body Language in Delivery（演讲的体态语因素） 143
6.1 Body Language and Nonverbal Communication 143
6.2 Functions of Nonverbal Factors 146
6.3 Managing Our Body Language 147
Chapter 7 Using Humor in Delivery（演讲中的幽默） 153
7.1 The Importance of Humor in Our Speech 153
7.2 How to Be Humorous in Public Speaking 159
7.3 The Pitfalls of Using Humor in Public Speaking 164
7.4 Enjoy a Speech 166
Chapter 8 Tools and Aids in Delivery（演讲中的辅助工具和手段） 168
8.1 Using Tools to Aid Our Speech 168
8.2 Advice on Handling Aids and Tools 172
Chapter 9 Speaking on Special Occasions（特殊场合的演讲） 175
9.1 Introducing ＆ Presenting 176
9.2 Award Giving 179
9.3 Award Receiving 180
9.4 Toasting 183
9.5 Tribute 185
9.6 Eulogy 186
9.7 Debating 188
9.8 Press Conference 189
9.9 School Opening ＆ Valedictory Speech 191
9.10 Election Campaign 194
9.11 Inauguration Address 195
9.12 Business Presentation 196
9.13 Opening ＆ Closing Ceremony 200
9.14 Sermon 204
9.15 Farewell 207
9.16 Class Speech 209
9.17 Court Opening ＆ Summation 212
9.18 Wedding Hosting 214
Chapter 10 English Speaking Competitions（英语演讲比赛） 218
10.1 English Speech Evaluation 218
10.2 Topic-Assigned Speech 224
10.3 Unprepared Speech 225
10.4 The Q ＆ A Session 228
10.5 Debating 231
Selected Maxims ＆ Mottos（最好的格言警句精选） 239
References 258