（Charles LeBeau Presenting on Three Messages in Speaking）

What is body language? Charles LeBeau, a professor of public speaking,  says that body language includes posture, eye contact and gestures. He has written several books about how to do it well.

"For the physical message, a lot of non-native presenters（主持人）are going to have problems with posture, and eye contact, and gestures. I think a lot of this comes from nervousness. Not only are they nervous because they're doing a presentation, but in addition to that they're really nervous because of their English, and their lack of confidence, lack of experience in their English. They're trying to figure out the grammar, what I want to say, and they're having all kinds of difficulty doing that, and also controlling their body."

Charles LeBeau says the best way to avoid this problem is to use images (图像)and few words for notes instead of sentences. The image should help communicate the point you want to make. Then you can look at the audience while speaking.

Holding on to notes makes it difficult for a speaker to gesture naturally. Mr. LeBeau says gestures should support the point the speaker is making. For example, when talking about three ideas, hold up three fingers to introduce them. Then hold up one finger while explaining the first idea, two fingers for the second, and so on.

Mr. LeBeau says a good way to change your body language is to make a video of your presentation and watch yourself. This helps you to become aware of what you need to change.

An important part of public speaking is practice. When you practice,remember these important tips: be aware of your posture, eye contact, and gestures. Record yourself using a phone, or camera. Watch yourself and plan what you will do to improve. Look for chances to speak and gain more confidence. 

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1.The underlined word “ it” in paragraph 1 refers to ________.

A the posture

B eye contact

C body language

D the gesture

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据第一段文意可知，Mr. LeBeau写的是关于肢体语言的书，而不是其中某个方面，故选C。

2.Why many non-native presenters have problems with body language?

A They don’t know the physical message

B They can’t do any eye contact at all.

C They are too nervous about what they lack.

D They know nothing about gestures.

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据第二段第三句可知答案，故选C。

3.Some presenters speak without looking at the audience in order to _______.

A take notes

B recite sentences

C use images

D read sentences

解析：选D。D 推理判断题。根据第三段可知，要在讲话时看着观众，最好的办法是用图像和少量的文字做提示，取代句子，反推之，他们不看观众是为了看作为提示的句子， 故选D。

4.How can one gesture naturally according to Mr. LeBeau?

A By holding the notes.

B By freeing the hands.

C By holding up fingers.

D By supporting the point.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。由文章第四段Holding on to notes makes it difficult for a speaker to gesture naturally.一句可知，手里拿着东西不便做手势，要自然地做手势，就得解放双手，故选B。

5.What can we know from the last paragraph?

A More confidence comes from your posture.

B Poor body language can be improved by practice.

C Recording oneself with a phone is very important.

D Watching yourself can give you more chances.

解析：选B。B 推理判断题。由该段提出的建议可以看出，不当的肢体语言是可以通过练习提高的，故选B。