will be sympathetic. Always be prepared for a grilling. Think
beforehand of the ten toughest questions you could get and be ready
with your answers. And remember, when you’re asked a hostile question,
never show hostility to your questioner. If you do, you lose.
While the hostile questioner is talking, prepare your response. Take a
positive tack immediately, and make your answer short. The instant the
interviewer finishes the question, begin the answer: first point,
second point, third point...bingo, your conclusion.
The way you listen gives messages about you too. Listen with interest,
focusing your eyes on the speaker. If he or she is sitting next to you,
angle your body slightly in the chair so that you’re turned toward the
person. Animate your face with approval. It says, I’m with you, I’m
interested in what you’re saying.
Once you’re prepared for a situation, you’re 50 per cent of the way
toward overcoming nervousness. The other 50 per cent is the physical
and mental control of nervousness: adjusting your attitude so you have
confidence, and control of yourself and your audience.
Questions 1-5 are based on Passage One.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The methods that one can use to let people agree with him or her in
a speech.
B. How to make one’s voice and appearance pleasant when one gives
speeches.
C. The importance of preparation before one talks to people on formal
occasions.
D. How to overcome anxiety when one talks to the audience on formal
occasions.
2. “One-liners” （Para. 1） are ________.
A. well-written articles B. excellent
speeches
C. single witty sentences D. unforgettable
phrases
