演讲是修辞*直接、*精华的体现和成果。本教材在Knowledge Input部分着重帮助学习者理解英、汉语篇修辞的差异,引导学习者遵循英语演讲的修辞模式进行语篇建构和观点陈述,从而提升演讲的修辞价值,提升其说服力和感染力。
本教材中的Lexical Power Build-Up部分为学习者提供了大量实用性很强的预置语块,适用于各种类型的演讲场合和演讲目的;本教材在Comprehensive Practice中为教师和学习者设计了不同层次、不同目的、不同形式的练习;本教材中选用的演讲范例和名篇兼顾各种类型、各种风格,具有很强的时效性和针对性,从质量和数量上均能满足各种学习层次的学习者的需求。

Part One Basics of Public Speaking
Unit 1 Empowering Yourself through Public Speaking
Unit 2 English Public Speaking in a Global Context
Unit 3 Basic Principles of Public Speaking
Unit 4 Composition and Delivery of Speeches
Unit 5 Styles and Skills in Public Speaking
Part Two Handling Specific Situations
Unit 6 Introduction and Welcome
Unit 7 Presentation and Acceptance
Unit 8 Weddings and Parties
Unit 9 Farewell and Thanks
Unit 10 Graduation Ceremonies and Funerals
Unit 11 Process Analysis
Unit 12 Product Presentation
Unit 13 Process Demonstration显示全部信息