演讲是修辞最直接、最精华的体现和成果。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

Part Three Polishing Speaking Skills

 Unit 14 Descriptive Speech on Objects and Places

 Unit 15 Descriptive Speech on People and Attitudes

 Unit 16 Narrative Speech with Stories

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