Presentation（展示）skills are important at school and in other areas of life. Some people don’t like giving presentations because they don’t know what to say or because they get nervous about public speaking. Here’s some advice to help you make presentations easier and more enjoyable.

1. Get organised

The best presentations are well planned and clearly organized. Think about topics（话题）and choose a proper one. In one topic, three or four main ideas will be fine. The beginning of your presentation should be interesting. For example, you can tell a short, funny story to make people laugh.

2. Use photos or videos

Try to use photos or videos. These things make your performance more exciting and help you remember what you’ re going to say. However，you shouldn’t use too many. The “star” of your presentation should be you, not your photos or videos.

3. Practice before your performance

You need to practice many times before the “big day”. Practice saying any unusual words. Then write the main ideas on small cards to help you remember. Practice in front of a mirror and time your presentation. Finally, you can record your performance or ask a friend to watch you and then make suggestions for improvements.

4. Connect with your audience（观众）

Always look at the audience when you speak. Stand up straight, but don’t stand still or move around much. Finally, be sure to thank your audience when you finish speaking. It’s a simple but good way to end any presentation.

(1). How can you interest your listeners at the beginning?

A．	By listing your ideas.	B．	By telling a funny story.
C．	By standing up straight.	D．	By saying simple words.

(2). Which is the “big day” according to the text?

A．	The day you prepare videos.	B．	The day you get some advice.
C．	The day you visit your friends.	D．	The day you make a presentation.

(3). What is the good way to end your presentation?

A．	To repeat topics.	B．	To show thanks.
C．	To make suggestions.	D．	To share main ideas.

(4). Which question could best help us find out the writer’s purpose?

A．	Did the writer try to teach us skills?
B．	Did the writer help us understand ideas?
C．	Did the writer invite us to attend a course?
D．	Did the writer ask us to be polite in public?