Unit 1　Introducing Public Speaking ………………………………………………… 1
Unit 2　 Selecting a Topic ……………………………………………………………… 9
Unit 3　 Making Analysis ……………………………………………………………… 16
Unit 4　 Writing a Speech Thesis …………………………………………………… 22
Unit 5　 Constructing Basic Structure of a Speech ……………………………… 30
Unit 6　 Organizing Your Speech …………………………………………………… 37
Unit 7　 Beginning and Ending the Speech ……………………………………… 44
Unit 8　 Speaking to Inform ………………………………………………………… 51
Unit 9　 Speaking to Persuade ……………………………………………………… 59
Unit 10　 Speaking on Special Occasions ………………………………………… 69
Unit 11　 Using Evidence to Enhance Your Speech …………………………… 80
Unit 12　 Making Impromptu Speeches …………………………………………… 89
Unit 13　 Choosing Words Wisely ………………………………………………… 100
Unit 14　 Delivering the Speech …………………………………………………… 108
Unit 15　 Answering Impromptu Questions ……………………………………… 113
Unit 16　 Assessing a Speech ……………………………………………………… 118
Appendix I　 过渡连接词及短语 …………………………………………………… 131
Appendix II 句型 …………………………………………………………………… 133
Appendix III 谚语 …………………………………………………………………… 150