Achievement Test – Chapter 1

1、单选题：
‍Regardless of the kind of speech communication involved, there are some basic elements: speaker, listener, and              .‍
选项：
A: message
B: channel
C: effect
D: all above
答案: 【 all above】

2、单选题：
‌Which of the following is not an informative speech topic?​
选项：
A: “The Origin of Alphabets”
B: “Jewelry: Less is More.”
C:  “Problems Caused by Obesity”
D: “Tips for Safe Online Shopping”
答案: 【 “Jewelry: Less is More.”】

3、单选题：
‏Which of the following is not a persuasive speech topic?​
选项：
A: “Reality Shows are Not Real.”
B:  “Bilingual Education is a Must.”
C: “Difference between Empathy and Sympathy”
D: “Why Cats Make the Perfect Pet.”
答案: 【 “Difference between Empathy and Sympathy”】

4、单选题：
As for the similarities between public speaking and conversation, which statement is not true?‏
选项：
A: Both public speaking and conversation are means of transmitting thoughts.
B: In both instances, you are expected to express yourself logically and politely.
C: In both situations, you will get a response from your audience.
D: In both situations, the roles of speaker and audience remain stable.
答案: 【 In both situations, the roles of speaker and audience remain stable.】

5、多选题：
The major differences between public speaking and conversation include:‎
选项：
A: Public speaking is more intentional than conversation.
B: Public speaking is less interactive than conversations.
C: Public speaking is more formal than conversations.
D: Public speaking is more interactive than conversations.
答案: 【 Public speaking is more intentional than conversation.;
Public speaking is less interactive than conversations.;
Public speaking is more formal than conversations.】

6、多选题：
Why do most of us feel anxious when speaking in public?‍
选项：
A: Lack of preparation.
B: Lack of experience of pulic speaking.
C: Being reluctant to be the center of attention.
D: Being afraid of not being good enough with the speech.
答案: 【 Lack of preparation.;
Lack of experience of pulic speaking.;
Being reluctant to be the center of attention.;
Being afraid of not being good enough with the speech.】

7、多选题：
‏Which suggestions may help control public speaking anxiety?‌
选项：
A: Thorough preparation.
B: Taking deep breaths to relax the body.
C: Say something positive in your own thoughts.
D: Confidence visualized.
答案: 【 Thorough preparation.;
Taking deep breaths to relax the body.;
Say something positive in your own thoughts.;
Confidence visualized.】

8、判断题：
​In public speaking, the speaker shouldn’t use more than one channel to communicate the message.​
选项：
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 错误】

9、判断题：
‏The effect of the speech communication is mostly embodied in the listeners’ feedback.‌
选项：
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确】

10、判断题：
‍Public speaking demands much more detailed planning and preparation than ordinary conversation. ‍
选项：
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确】

11、判断题：
‌In conversation, people often react negatively to slang or casual language and interject stock phrases. ‌
选项：
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 错误】

Achievement Test – Chapter 7

1、多选题：
‍There are several types of public speaking. They are         .​
选项：
A: informative speeches
B: persuasive speeches
C: impromptu speeches
D: speeches on Special Occasions
答案: 【 informative speeches;
persuasive speeches;
speeches on Special Occasions】

2、多选题：
‌What kinds of people may make informative speeches?​
选项：
A: The business manager explaining next year’s budget.
B: The architect reviewing plans for a new building.
C: The military officer briefing subordinates.
D: The church worker outlining plans for a fund drive.
答案: 【 The business manager explaining next year’s budget.;
The architect reviewing plans for a new building.;
The military officer briefing subordinates.;
The church worker outlining plans for a fund drive.】

3、多选题：
‏According to the subject areas they cover, informative speeches may be grouped into speeches about         .‎
选项：
A: objects
B: processes
C: events
D: concepts
答案: 【 objects;
processes;
events;
concepts】

4、多选题：
‏You are involved in persuasive speaking, when you          . ‏
选项：
A: try to recommend a new movie to friends
B: inform your audience about the design of Eiffel tower
C: urge your father to quit smoking
D: ask your professor to extend the deadline for a paper
答案: 【 try to recommend a new movie to friends;
urge your father to quit smoking;
ask your professor to extend the deadline for a paper】

5、多选题：
​The purpose of persuasion may be          .‌
选项：
A: defend an idea
B: refute an opponent
C: sell a program
D: inspire people to action
答案: 【 defend an idea;
refute an opponent;
sell a program;
inspire people to action】

6、多选题：