跟读练习: How to Start a Speech: The Best (and Worst) Speech Openers - 通过视频学习英语口语
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Oh wow, I'm so nervous.
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Gosh, these lights are so bright.
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Is this mic on?
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Is there even a mic?
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Opening a speech is so stressful.
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There's nothing worse than walking on stage and not knowing what to say.
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Or worse, saying something super awkward.
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Can you see my hands shaking?
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Imagine you naked, imagine you naked, imagine you naked, imagine you naked.
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Gotta see clearly.
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Hello, Chicago!
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Oh, Houston, we're in Houston.
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Hello, Houston!
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In this video, I'm going to give you the best and worst speech openers for your next presentation, pitch, speech, or toast.
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Let's start with the worst ways to open.
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I hear these speaking cardinal sins all the time.
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Please don't open your speech by… Never start with anything technical.
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Gosh, these lights are so bright.
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Is this mic on?
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Is there even a mic?
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Friends, do a tech check or show up a little early.
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If you call attention to something not working, that's all your audience will think about.
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never mention your nervousness.
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Do I look as nervous as I feel?
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Wow, there are so many people here.
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So I should start by saying that I am not a great public speaker, so this should be short.
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Many people think it's vulnerable or honest to start with how nervous they are.
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But actually, for your audience, it's distracting.
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Why?
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The moment you mention your nerves, you make your audience nervous and they will begin looking for all the signs of your nervousness.
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It becomes a giant, nerve-wracking wave that you start from stage.
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give a half-hearted welcome.
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Thanks for having me.
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Well, it's so nice to be here.
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Thanks for that intro.
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Do not start with a boring nicety.
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Or worse, saying something nice but not sounding like you mean it.
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I can't tell you how many times I have seen people get on stage and say, I'm so happy to be here,
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but look so incredibly unhappy as they say it.
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Fake, fake, fake.
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The only exception to this is if you can turn it into a joke, like the amazing Ken Robinson.
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He opened his talk with a boring nicety, but then made it funny.
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Let's watch.
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Good morning.
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How are you?
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It's been great, hasn't it?
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I've been blown away by the whole thing.
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In fact, I'm leaving.
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Okay, now that we've talked about the worst ways to start a speech, let's talk about the best.
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Speech opener idea number one, use stories.
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The absolute best way to start a presentation is with a story.
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There is nothing better to capture the imagination and attention of an audience.
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Let's watch how David Brooks hooks you in right at the start with his story.
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So we all have bad seasons in life, and I had one in 2013.
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My marriage had just ended and I was humiliated by that failed commitment.
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Woo!
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Hooks you in right away.
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He gets right to the heart of it.
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Stories help your audience feel right there with you.
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Here are some fill in the blanks you can use to start your next speech with a story.
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Once upon a time, I'm here for a reason, and it's an interesting story.
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The best thing that ever happened to me was… speech opener idea number two, your big idea.
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I love when speakers share their big idea right up front.
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They don't make you wait for it.
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They dive right in.
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Let's watch how Stacey Smith starts off her talk with her big idea framed in an interesting way.
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Today, I want to tell you about a pressing social issue.
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Now, it's not nuclear arms, it's not immigration, and it's not malaria.
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I'm here to talk about movies.
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Here's some fill in the blanks you can use to open your speech.
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You're here for a reason.
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It's… The single most important thing I want to share with you today is… Today, I want to share a big idea.
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Speech opener number three, a quirky one-liner.
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No one loves humor more than me, and I can promise you that your audience will as well.
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If you dare, try to open your speech with something intriguing.
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Very intriguing.
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Humor or curiosity is a great way to start a speech on a high.
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And please, get creative.
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Think of an interesting fact about you, your audience, or your topic that can lead you into your content.
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For example, when I gave my TED Talk in London, I opened with my quirky one-liner.
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You can also use an interesting fact or even a question to the audience.
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Try some of these fill in the blanks.
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Did you know?
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Do you ever worry about?
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Have you ever wondered?
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For example, I do tons of corporate workshops and trainings, and here are some interesting factoids I start with that hook the audience in.
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Did you know that it takes less than a second to make a first impression?
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Did you know that your nonverbal communication is 12.5 times more powerful than your words?
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Did you know that we are lied to 200 times a day?
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Got you hooked, right?
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I would love to speak to your group anytime.
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Call me.
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Okay, you are ready for your next speech.
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Your next question might be, how do I end my speech?
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I have 20 top closing lines from history's greatest speakers.
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Go to scienceofpeople.com slash closers to grab your free download.
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Do you have powerful presentation skills?
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Whether you're on a stage, on a video, in a boardroom or in a meeting, I want to show you how you can share any of your ideas powerfully, confidently, and authentically.
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In my new course, Powerful Presentations, I'm going to give you my framework that you can use for sharing any idea, whether that's in person or online, in video or on stage.
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I'll also show you some of those pesky things that are really hard in a presentation, like where to put your hands and how to hold a mic, how to show visuals, how to tell stories,
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even how to be funny.
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Join me in my course, Powerful Presentations, at scienceofpeople.com slash presentations.
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本课的词汇与口语要点
这段视频共有 102 个句子、1030 个单词可供跟读。 讲话部分时长为 6:58。 说话人语速平稳，每分钟约 148 个词，很适合跟读。 83% 的单词属于英语最常用的 3,000 词，其余的词建议在练习前先学一下。
视频中的重点词汇
视频中 15 个值得学习的单词，附发音和释义：
| 单词 | 发音 | 释义 |
|---|---|---|
| naked 形容词 | /ˈneɪkɪd/ | 赤裸, 裸 |
| hook 名词 | /hʊk/ | 鉤 /钩, 鉤子 /钩子 |
| nerve 名词 | /nɝv/ | 神經 /神经 |
| bore 动词 | /boɹ/ | 煩擾 /烦扰 |
| gosh | /ɡɑːʃ/ | 唉, 啊呀 |
| humour 名词 | /ˈhjuːmɚ/ | 幽默, 諧謔 /谐谑 |
| liner 名词 | /ˈlaɪnɚ/ | 郵船 /邮船 |
| topic 名词 | /ˈtɑpɪk/ | 主題 /主题, 話題 /话题 |
| immigration 名词 | /ˌɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/ | 移民, 遷入 /迁入 |
| commitment 名词 | /kəˈmɪtmənt/ | 承諾 /承诺 |
| capture 动词 | /ˈkæp.(t)ʃɚ/ | 捕獲 /捕获, 佔領 /占领 |
| skill 名词 | /skɪl/ | 技巧, 技能 |
| sin 名词 | /ˈsɪn/ | 罪, 孽 |
| exception 名词 | /əkˈsɛpʃən/ | 排除 |
| impression 名词 | /ɪmˈpɹɛʃn̩/ | 印記 /印记 |
视频中出现的短语动词
| 单词 | 释义 |
|---|---|
| show up 动词 | 露面 |
需要注意的发音
说话人用了 18 次缩略和弱读形式，例如 I'm, don't, you're。请按听到的简短形式来说。
- “sh” 和 “zh” 音: presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, gosh /ɡɑːʃ/, immigration /ˌɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/, capture /ˈkæp.(t)ʃɚ/, exception /əkˈsɛpʃən/
- 长单词——注意重音位置: immigration /ˌɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/, incredibly /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/, imagination /ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/, curiosity /ˌkjʊɹ.iˈɑ.sə.ti/, malaria /məˈlɛəɹi.ə/
如何用这段视频练习
- 先完整听一遍视频，不要开口，记下不认识的单词。
- 用正常速度逐句跟读，每句重复到你的节奏与说话人一致为止。
- 录下自己的声音并与原声对比，特别注意 naked, hook, nerve 这类单词。
视频中的语法
说话人最常用的结构，并附上视频中的原话：
| 结构 | 视频中的用法 |
|---|---|
| 现在完成时 have/has + 过去分词 — 过去发生但与现在仍有关联的事 | have seen · It's been · I've been blown |
| 被动语态 be + 过去分词 — 强调发生了什么，而不是谁做的 | I've been blown · was humiliated |
什么是跟读法？
跟读法 (Shadowing) 是一种有科学依据的语言学习技巧，最初开发用于专业口译员的培训，并由多语言者Alexander Arguelles博士普及。这个方法简单而强大：您在听英语母语原声的同时立即大声重复——就像是一个延迟1-2秒紧跟说话者的影子。与被动听力或语法练习不同，跟读法强迫您的大脑和口腔肌肉同时处理并模仿真实的讲话模式。研究表明它能显着提高发音准确性，语调，节奏，连读，听力理解和口语流利度——使其成为雅思口语备考和真实英语交流最有效的方法之一。