How to Make an impressive Speech

 

Task 1. Read the text below. Match choices (A – H) to (1 – 5). There are three choices you do not need to use. Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.

1.   2. 5.

3.           4.

Which advertisement is for people who ________?

А. want to buy bicycles

B. prefer an active pastime

С. want to borrow a lot of money

D. want brand name accessories

E. need to repair a car

F. want to host a party

G. want to see a show

H. need to go somewhere

 

Task2.

Having a tough time deciding on what persuasive speech topics to talk about? Don’t sweat it. First, you must know your target audience very well. Know their age, sex, educational attainments and career experiences. Find out what their beliefs, dreams and goals are. What keeps them excited or awake at night? If possible, know their personal, cultural, social, religious and political backgrounds. This will prevent you from saying something that might be offensive to a particular race or culture.
       Then, based on the information gathered from your audience, make a list of persuasive speech ideas that might fit their personality, status or background. Remember that the worst thing you could do is deliver a boring speech, so try to come up with controversial yet useful themes. Make persuasive speech topics that will benefit your audience. Remember people are always thinking of "WIIFM" (What’s In It For Me?). If they do not see any good results or advantages for listening to your speech, they will not be interested or responsive.
       Choosing your topics, check those items that you either are an authority on or are very familiar with. Your audience will look up to people with authority. If they perceive you as someone who is an expert on a subject, they would be more likely to listen to you and accept your viewpoints.
       Do proper research over the Internet and libraries to come up with your persuasive speech ideas. During your research, take note of the most interesting or helpful facts relevant to your audience. Keep an open mind and relate how your research can solve their problems or improve any aspect of their life.
      Some people are naturally skeptical, so make your statements well-grounded: gather statistics, facts, presentations, case studies or true stories. Make sure you note the source or reference.
      Finding persuasive speech topics is easy if you follow the guidelines above.

 

 

 

 

Task3. Read the text below. Choose from (A – H) the one which best fits each of (11 – 16). There are two choices you do not need to use.

11.    

12.             13.   

14.    

15.   

16.

Which of the following schools ________?

A. accepts applications starting October 1

B. adheres to a policy of non-discrimination

C. offers courses for college graduates only

D. offers activities for young learners

E. runs different programs for all ages

F. offers professional development courses

G. invites students of Grades 6-12

H. combines classroom education and hands-on training