Unit 1 Foundations of Public Speaking

Text 1 Respecting the Future

Text 2 Commencement Address at Wellesley College

Further reading

Unit 2 Development of Public Speeches

Text 1 John F.Kennedy:Inaugural Address

Text 2 George W.Bush:Inaugural Address

Further reading

Unit 3 Delivery of Public Speaking

Text 1 I Have a Dream

Text 2 Remarks to the Press by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice

Further reading

Unit 4 Informative Speaking

Text 1 Impressionistic Painting

Text 2 How to Improve Grades

Further reading

Unit 5 Persuasive Speaking

Text 1 Globalization:Challenges and Opportunities for China's Young Generation

Text 2 Women's Rights Are Human Rights

Further reading

Unit 6 Ceremonial Speaking Ⅰ

Text 1 Speeches of Introduction

Text 2 Speeches of Welcome and Farewell

Further reading

Unit 7 Ceremonial Speaking Ⅱ

Text 1 Thank Speeches

Text 2 Speeches of Presentation and Acceptance

Further reading

Unit 8 Debate Ⅰ:Foundamental Issues

Text 1 Romantic Love and Successful Marriage

Text 2 The Large Family and the Small Family

Further reading

Unit 9 Debate Ⅱ:Argument

Text 1 Hardship Experience Is Necessary for Young Students to Mature(Ⅰ)

Text 2 Hardship Experience Is Necessary for Young Students to Mature(Ⅱ)

Further reading

Unit 10 Debate Ⅲ:Refutation

Text 1 Urbanization Helps Improve the Quality of Living(Ⅰ)

Text 2 Urbanization Helps Improve the Quality of Living(Ⅱ)

Further reading

Appendix