本书由九章构成，第九章全部及附录部分。各章第二节的演讲范文有部分调整更新，第三节的练习也有相应变化；各章第四节的演示文稿及点评文字做了更新，演讲稿全部配上了原声CD；第九章内容更加丰富、论述更为具体，对于指导学生参加演讲比赛更具有应用价值；附录部分精心挑选了10篇代表不同时代、不同场合、不同目的的著名演说，10篇演说全部配有原声CD，附有演讲者介绍、演讲背景介绍及语言特点评析等内容，具有较高的参考价值。

Unit 1 Understanding Pubfic Speaking

 Part I  Communication Skills

 Part II Exemplars

 Part III Exercises

 Part IV Practices

 Part V Famous Sayings

Unit 2 Using Language Effectively

 Part I Communication Skills

 Part II Exemplars

 Part III Exercises

 Part IV Practices

 Part V Famous Sayings

Unit 3 Setting the Goal and Subject

 Part I Communication Skills

 Part II Exemplars

 Part III Exercises

 Part IV Practices

 Part V Famous Sayings

Unit 4 Organizing the Speech

 Part I Communication Skills

 Part II Exemplars

 Part III Exercises

 Part IV Practices

 Part V Famous Sayings

Unit 5 Opening the Speech

 Part I Communication Skills

 Part II Exemplars

 Part III Exercises

 Part IV Practices

 Part V Famous Sayings

Unit 6 Closing the Speech

 Part I Communication Skills

 Part II Exemplars

 Part III Exercises

 Part IV Practices

 Part V Famous Sayings

Unit 7 Rehearsing the Vocal Delivery

 Part I Communication Skills

 Part II Exemplars

 Part III Exercises

 Part IV Practices

 Part V Famous Sayings

Unit 8 Using the Body Effectively

 Part I  Communication Skills

 Part II Exemplars

 Part III Exercises

 Part IV Practices

 Part V Famous Sayings

Unit 9 Making Impromptu Speeches

 Part I Communication Skills

 Part II Exemplars

 Part III Exercises

 Part IV Practices

 Part V Famous Sayings

Appendix Selected Famous Speeches

References