《一口气英语演讲》英文[3册]21. I Want You to Copy MeLadies and gentlemen: I can feel your energy and desire. I can sense you want to join this revolution. Future teaching trends for our school system will focus on speaking. Spoken English will become main stream. Public speaking will be more important than ever. Today I'd like to ask you to do two things. First, I want you to follow me. Second, I want you to practice like crazy till you get this perfect.Now I want you to copy me. I want you to give a speech like I just did. By grouping three sentences together, anybody can make a good speech. I have total confidence because I know what I'm saying is correct. You can tape it and let a foreign friend listen. You'll discover that every word of my speech is better than a native speaker's. What I said today was the result of constant practice. You can learn this method and do the same. It’s tough; but it's not impossible. You just have to practice. Practice and rehearsing is the key. Practice and preparation is all it takes. Take me for example. I'm not smart. I have an awful memory. You can do a better job than me. This is not rocket science. It just takes practice and hard work.This method works wonders. It's ideal for anyone, any age. It's even suitable for little kids and elderly people. We have a six-year-old student. He can memorize five books. He can recite them within five minutes. Children can memorize things easily. Children can also forget very easily. But this five second format will enable them to remember forever.We also have many old students. This method has turned their lives around. It's truly amazing to see. One student, who is over sixty years old, had his hair turn from gray to black. He used to be depressed a lot. Now he is full of life every day. I think it's because he has a goal now. I'm sure that continuous practice and repetition got rid of his worries. A great sense of achievement gives him a great source of energy.Now, it's your turn. I believe you can do it. I believe and know you will all succeed. You might find it tough at first. You might need more time to memorize. But after some time, you will find it gets easier and easier. Here's some advice. Get started right now. Start learning speeches today.22. Learn to Make the Right DecisionWarm greetings everyone.My name is Sam.I'm very happy to be here.I’d like to talk about decisions.Decisions determine our lives.Decisions can be tough to make.Let me share some advice.Let’s learn how to make good decisions.Here are some guidelines to follow. First, analyze the decision you have to make. Know why you have to make it. Think about the who, what, where, why, and when. Weigh all the pros and cons. Evaluate all your options. Evaluate possible outcomes objectively. Determine the issues. Get all the facts. Get expert opinions and advice.Second, establish your priorities. Establish standards for evaluating. Try to make a level-headed decision. Decide what you need. Decide what you like. Distinguish clearly between the two. Trust your intuition. Trust that "gut feeling." Just follow your heart and brain.Third, search for solutions. Seek the best scenario for you. Try to find the perfect choice. Testthe alternatives. Try to simulate and predict. Try to imagine the outcome of each decision. Think outside the box. Think about what could go wrong. Consider possible outcomes. Fourth, make up your mind. Make a decision to act. Make the right choice and get started. Follow it through. Stick to your guns. Have confidence in your choice. Don't depend on others. Be responsible for your choices. Be committed right to the end.In conclusion, use careful consideration.You have the power to decide.Be a determined person.Narrow down your choices.Too many choices are confusing.No more than two should be the rule.Thank you all for listening.Make a decision right now. Decide to be more decisive today.23. Carpe Diem: Seize the DayWake up everybody! Time is passing us by! Time and tide wait for no man. That's my message today. Live your life to the fullest. Live each day as if it were your. Last! Seize the day! Seize the moment! Let me tell you about carpe diem.First, carpe diem means seize the day. It's an ancient Latin term. It encourages us to be bold and progressive. I embrace this philosophy. I suggest that you do too. It will make your life truly extraordinary. Carpe diem is an empowering idea. It's very potent advice. It inspires me to take action every day.Second, carpe diem means time is a precious gift. You only live once. You can't take it for granted. Life is not a dress rehearsal. Life seldom gives you a second chance. Carpe diem reminds you not to procrastinate. Be open to risk and challenge. Be open to new opportunities. Make each day an exciting adventure.Third, carpe diem means to use time wisely. Appreciate and be frugal with time. Appreciate and squeeze every minute out of every hour. Promise yourself to value time. Pledge to turn over a new leaf. Get organized and be more efficient. Do important things first. Do what needs to be done. Don't ever hesitate or put things off.Fourth, carpe diem means don't waste time. To do nothing is a crime. To procrastinate or be passive is a sin. One must live, not exist! One must do, not merely be! One must improve, not just remain the same. Life is way too short. Live like there is no tomorrow. Try to experience as much as you can.In conclusion, just do it! Do it all! Do it now! One today is worth two tomorrows. It's always later than you think. It's now or never to be all you can be. If you love life, think carpe diem. Seize the moment or it may be gone forever! You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough!24. How to Live a Colorful LifeLadies and gentlemen. I'm so glad you're here. I'll be talking about life today. Life goes by so fast. We shouldn't waste any time. We should all lead colorful lives. I have four golden rules. I want to share them with you. Follow these tips and you'll have a colorful life.First, focus on quality. Make quality your life goal. Make quality your calling card. Do your best every day. Do everything to the best of your ability. Focus on being a quality person. Opportunity will find you. Success will follow you. You'll earn respect and have a greatreputation.Second, treat people well. Love to greet them and meet them. Love to interact and be with people. Value people and relationships. Value time with friends and family. Give and share to really live. People are the secret to happiness. People are the key to a colorful life. We must always treat them right.Third, you must treat your body right, too. You can't enjoy life without good health. Being healthy leads to a colorful life. You'll have more energy. You'll attract more people to yourself. You'll also add more years to your life. Everyone must exercise regularly. Everyone must eat nutritiously. Maintain good health continuously.Fourth, love deeply and have passion. Commit totally to what you love. Commit 100% to your relationships and career. Have a passion for living. Have a passion for learning. Be fearless and try new things every day. Love people with all your heart. Love learning and knowledge with all your soul. Be passionate every single day.In conclusion, remember the four golden rules. Say these four simple words. Say, "quality, people, health and passion" every day. Try to slow down and relax. Appreciate the little things in life. Appreciate the beauty all around you. You can have a wonderful life. You can have a colorful life. Just follow the suggestions here today.25. How to Break Up PeacefullyWelcome and greetings! I'm glad you're here today. I have some useful advice to share. I'm going to talk about breaking up. I plan to offer some suggestions. We should always try to end a relationship on good terms. It requires skill and maturity. It takes a warm personality and a kind heart. Here are some tips to help you out.First, select a good place. Break up in the right environment. Break up somewhere without distractions. Arrange to be alone. Arrange to go some place quiet and peaceful. Make sure it's "one-on-one." Write out your feelings beforehand. Try to communicate from your heart. Try to break the news as gently as you can.Second, communicate with care. Communicate straight from the heart. Try to break up with grace and dignity. Be sensitive and understanding. Be courteous and polite. Put yourself in the other person's shoes. Explain clearly how you feel. Explain what's on your mind. Be patient; don't rush or be rude.Third, try to control your emotions. Remain calm and serious. Remain rational andlevel-headed. Be as honest as possible. You both deserve the truth. You don't want to deceive or mislead. Don't lose your composure. Don't lose control or fall apart. Force yourself to be emotionally strong.Finally, don't let the breakup turn ugly. Focus on the positives. Focus on the good memories and the good times you've shared. Try to remain friends. Promise to keep in touch. Promise to respect each other forever. Don't let it end painfully. Don't let the hurt continue. Refuse to quarrel or dislike each other.In conclusion,you can decide how it ends.You can set the tone.Decide to separate asfriends.Be persistent.Accept some of the blame.Accept some responsibility for the split.Just go on as friends.You two might change in the future.You might even end up together again.26. How to Get Over Breaking UpLadies and gentlemen. Thank you for being here. I have some useful advice to share. Learn to handle a tough breakup. Learn to recover from a broken heart. I'm here with some tips to pull you through. It happens to everyone. It's not the end of the world. Here's how to get over losing love.First, accept the reality. Don't beg like a fool! Accept that the relationship is over. Have a good cry! Have a good laugh! Smile and say, "It's OK!" It's healthy to grieve. It's normal to feel hurt. It's natural to be depressed and feel pain.Second, seek out loyal friends. Seek the ones who can really listen. Seek comfort and advice from them. Talk about the breakup. Talk about how you feel. Talking it out is the first step to recovery. Also write out your feelings. Write it all down on paper. Writing is a great catharsis. Third, get busy right away.Start doing new things.Start going out and meeting new people.Try exercising to feel better. Try working out to look better. Joining a health club might even bring new romance. Develop new hobbies.Make your life more interesting.Make each day more exciting and fun.Fourth,just be patient.Let time do its work.Time heals everything.Put the breakup behind you.Live your life for today. Live for the present and the future.You’ll get over the pain.The heartache will fade.The bad feelings will soon disappear.In conclusion, consider yourself lucky. You've gained precious knowledge. You understand relationships and behavior a lot more. Now you know yourself better. Now you're smarter and wiser. Hopefully you'll meet someone even nicer next time. Now go find someone new! There are lots of fish in the ocean. There is a special "true love" waiting for you.27. How to Be a Good LoserHello ladies and gentlemen. Welcome here today.1 hope you enjoy my speech. Learn from failure. Learn from every mistake. Learn how to be a good loser. That's what I'll be talking about today. That's our lesson to learn. Let me tell you why.First, realize losing is a part of life. It is unavoidable. It is something we all must face. Don't be embarrassed to lose. Don't be ashamed of losing. Losing doesn't mean you're a loser. Everybody loses sometimes. Every great person knows this truth. Never let losing become permanent.Second, just accept it. Losing is beneficial. Losing can be helpful to you. View losing as positive. View it as a learning experience. Make "lemonade out of lemon." Losing can be a valuable lesson. Losing is an excellent chance to learn more. You can learn how to try again and improve.Third, practice makes perfect. Practice losing to get tough. Enter contests you know you can't win. Create challenges for yourself. Create a fearless mindset. Never be afraid of failure. Lose as much as you can. Losing only makes you better. That is a great secret of success.Fourth, force yourself to be gracious. Just grin and bear it. Just take it with a smile. Offercongrats to the winner. Offer a handshake or some praise. Say, "You did a better job today." Share in his or her happiness. Share sincerely and your disappointment will fade. That's the magic of future winners.In conclusion, remember this. Always be a good loser. Always be gracious in defeat. It might be painful at first. It gets easier as you go along. The benefits of being a good loser are many. You'll be respected and admired. You'll feel so fortunate to learn so much. It is in losing well that we really become winners in life.28. Forgive and ForgetGreetings everybody. It's a pleasure to be here. It's an honor to speak with you. I have a favorite proverb. I'm here to share it. It's simply forgive and forget. It's sound advice. It's a powerful thing to do. Here's why you should forgive and forget.First, remember that forgiveness is golden. It's the kindest of traits. It takes great courage to forgive. Forgive the one who wronged you. Let go of the resentment. Let happiness enter your life. Always make up. Always bury the hatchet. Always be quick to forgive.Second, forgiving others is healthy. It will eliminate stress. It also relieves hurtful tension. Forgiving gives you a fresh start. That is good for your heart. That's also good for your spirit and mind. Anger is like a poison. Anger is very unhealthy. Forgiveness is the best cure there is. Third, forgiveness improves everybody. Both sides learn compassion. Both parties learn the magic of mercy. Forgiving empowers you. It makes you stronger. It will also make you much more mature. It's a great learning experience. It teaches a valuable lesson. Forgiving others makes you smarter and wiser.Fourth, do your best to forget. Make up your mind to start fresh. Make a decision to forget the past. Time heals all wounds. You can't be upset forever. You must try to quickly forget. We all have painful memories. We've all experienced hurt. Try your best to let it go.In conclusion, remember nobody is perfect. We all make mistakes. We all must forgive and forget. A famous poet once wrote, "To err is human, to forgive divine." Remember that to be wise. Thank you everyone. I hope you've understood my message. Forgive and forget the past.29. How to Change a Bad MoodWelcome ladies and gentlemen. I'm so glad you could join me. I hope you're in a good mood today. Get ready for some wisdom. I have some great advice. Let's all learn how to change a bad mood. Learn to beat the blues. Learn to adjust your attitude. Listen closely, and I'll tell you how.Self-awareness is the first step. Realize you are upset. Realize that something is bugging you. Don't ignore a bad mood! Don't tolerate it, either! Don't sulk, mope or brood. Refuse to feel angry. Reject that nasty emotion. Decide not to be a sourpuss.Second, exercise and take action. You must do something healthy. You must get off your butt and move. A walk or jog can lift your spirits. A good workout can cure your gloom. Exercise can eliminate a bad mood. Physical exercise is stimulating. Physical exercise will clear your mind. Exercise is the best therapy there is.Third, seek fun things to do. Seek outlets for your frustration. Try healthy, outdoor activities.Hit a bookstore or a library. Hit the mall or see a movie. Buy yourself or someone else a special treat. Listen to inspiring music. Listen to the sounds of nature in a park. The positive resultswill amaze you.Fourth, seek out a loyal friend. Seek a buddy who can listen. Companionship relieves low spirits. Talk about your troubles. Talk about anything at all. Share your feelings and your bad mood will fade. A bad mood is like an anchor. A bad mood will sink you in the mud. Use friends to break the chains of a bad mood.Finally, let me leave you with these words. They are from Abraham Lincoln. They are priceless words of advice. You control how you feel. You determine your thoughts. You must create your own happiness. Bad moods are inevitable. Take action to fight them. Take the initiative and shake them off.30. How to Motivate PeopleLadies and gentlemen. Hey everybody! Welcome here today. I'm going to talk about motivation.1'11 be discussing ways to motivate people. Get ready to learn some fundamentals. Motivation means providing incentive. Motivation is the key to improvement. Let me share some strategies with you!First, motivating people starts with motivating yourself. Make sure you're motivated. Make sure your enthusiasm is contagious. The best motivators are excellent role models. Their actions speak louder than words. They inspire people to emulate them by setting good examples. Great motivators use psychology. Motivation requires understanding human nature. Motivation is using influence and persuasion to encourage people.Second, to motivate people you must know what they want. You must understand what inspires them. You need to know their hopes, dreams and desires. Then, put that knowledge into action. Challenge people to excel. Challenge them to do more, be more and achieve more. Next, align your goals and their goals together. Create a winning combination. Create an "everyone benefits" situation.Third, you must set worthwhile goals. Set up strategies to succeed. Set up guidelines and objectives to follow. Let people know why they're working hard. Let them know what they want is attainable. Explain to them that with hard work they will get it. Show them how to do it. Show them a clear-cut plan to succeed. They will "move heaven and earth" to achieve.The fourth step is to praise and reward. Praise and rewards are powerful motivators. Praise progress and reward every achievement. Celebrate every step forward. Give encouragement and support. Give constructive feedback all the time. Praise is a powerful incentive. People need tangible rewards and benefits. People need promotions, raises, prestige and respect.In conclusion, be honest and true. True motivators tell it like it is. True motivators have a no B.S. philosophy. Great motivators have changed the world. You can be an expert motivator, too. You only have to practice, practice, and practice. You can have a wonderful life. You can accomplish great things. Now, get motivated and go motivate others to achieve!。