Chapter 1 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 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 46
2.4 Beginning of Our Speech 57
2.5 Ending of Our Speech 70
2.6 Outlining Our Speech 82
2.7 Rehearsing Our Speech 87
Chapter 3 演讲的种类 89
3.1 Speaking Informatively 89
3.2 Speaking Persuasively 95
3.3 Speaking from Manuscript 101
3.4 Speaking from Memory 102
3.5 Speaking Extemporaneously 102
3.6 Speaking Impromptu 103
3.7 Answering Questions 107
Chapter 4 演讲的语言因素 110
4.1 Conquering Speaking Anxieties 110
4.2 Rhetoric and Public Speaking 113
4.3 Public Speaking and Daily Conversation 131
Chapter 5 演讲的声音因素 135
5.1 A Perfect World of Sound 135
5.2 Pronunciation：Say the Words Correctly！ 136
5.3 Articulation：Speak Clearly！ 137
5.4 Volume：We Must Be Heard！ 139
5.5 Pitch＆Intonation：Make Our Voice Varied！ 140
5.6 Tone：Be Consistent with the Subject Matter！ 141
5.7 Rate：Don't Speak Too Fast！ 141
5.8 Pause：Let It Sink in！ 142
5.9 音色 146
5.10 音域 147
Chapter 6 演讲的体态语因素 148
6.1 Body Language and Nonverbal Communication 148
6.2 Functions of Nonverbal Factors 151
6.3 Managing Our Body Language 152
Chapter 7 演讲中的幽默 159
7.1 The Importance of Humor in Our Speech 159
7.2 How to Be Humorous in Public Speaking？ 166
7.3 The Pitfalls of Using Humor in Public Speaking 172
7.4 Enjoy a Speech 173
Chapter 8 演讲中的辅助工具和手段 175
8.1 Using Tools to Aid Our Speech 175
8.2 Advice on Handling Aids and Tools 179
Chapter 9 特殊场合的演讲 182
9.1 Introducing＆Presenting 183
9.2 Award Giving 186
9.3 Award Receiving 187
9.4 Toasting 191
9.5 Tribute 193
9.6 Eulogy 195
9.7 Job Interview 197
9.8 Debating 198
9.9 Press Conference 199
9.10 School Opening＆Valedictory Speech 201
9.11 Commencement Speech 203
9.12 Election Campaign 204
9.13 Lobbying＆Soliciting 206
9.14 Inauguration Address 209
9.15 Business Presentation 211
9.16 Opening＆Closing Ceremony 214
9.17 Sermon 215
9.18 Farewell 218
9.19 Class Speech 219
9.20 Court Opening＆Summation 221
9.21 Wedding Hosting 224
Chapter 10 英语演讲比赛 227
10.1 English Speech Evaluation 227
10.2 Topic-assigned Speech 233
10.3 Unprepared Speech 234
10.4 The Q＆A Session 237
10.5 Debating 241
最好的格言警句精选 248
References 264