My First Public Speaking Contest

What was the author's initial feeling about being chosen for the contest?

• Confident and ready

• Indifferent and bored

• Excited and very nervous

• Angry and disappointed

• Calm and collected

What did the author do when their mind went blank on the podium?

• They immediately started the speech.

• They asked the judges for more time.

• They left the podium in fear.

• They took a deep breath and recalled their teacher's advice.

• They drank some water to calm down.

What is the main lesson the author learned from this experience?

• Winning first place is the most important thing.

• Public speaking is too difficult and should be avoided.

• It is crucial to memorize the speech word for word.

• One should not listen to their teacher's advice.

• The experience taught them to manage fear and have self-belief.

Based on the text, which of the following statements accurately describe the author's performance? (You can choose more than one answer)

• The author won the first prize in the competition.

• The topic of the author's speech was environmental conservation.

• The author's confidence decreased as the speech went on.

• The author used non-verbal cues like eye contact and gestures.

• The author remained silent for the entire duration of their turn.

Match the following

• The final result achieved by the author

• Environmental Conservation

• The venue where the competition was held

• "Speak from the heart"

• Teacher's advice that helped author

• City Hall

• The main topic of the author's speech

• Third position