视听说教程3  Unit1 Access to Success

Public Speaking

亲爱的同学，Issy邀请你下周四和同学们分享“the most impressive challenge or achievement that I had”。

在准备演讲时，请思考Issy和大家分享的How to give a short speech:

(Topic) Tell us what you’re going to talk about

(Supporting details) Give us some examples

(Conclusion) Make a conclusion with personal opinions

你还可以参考如下发言稿：

[Topic] The most impressive challenge or achievement that I had is climbing to the top of Huangshan Mountain.

[Supporting ideas]

   On one Saturday afternoon, my father and I want to climb Huangshan Mountain. At first, I found it really easy. I even joked with my father that I could get to the top effortlessly.

   But when I was halfway up the mountain, with the air becoming thinner and my strength continually consumed, I felt quite tired. At this point, it took great effort to even perform a single move. As I looked up, the flights of steps disappeared into the sky. I got very frustrated. I want to give up and head for the cable-car (缆车).

   “Young man, you mustn’t lose the game to an old man! Come on, you can do it,” my father said. Greatly encouraged by his words, I gathered all my strength and decided to give it one last go. At last, I managed to get to the top of the mountain. I was so glad.

[Conclusion] I felt I could achieve anything as long as I was determined and worked toward my goal firmly. For me, it was quite an achievement.