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How to Fight Stage Fright教你上台不緊張

Part 1

How to Fight Stage Fright

The teacher calls your name; you're up next.

Your heart begins to pound like a drum. 你的心臟開始像打鼓一樣狂跳。

You have butterflies in your stomach. 你緊張萬分。

Your hands are sweaty as you walk to the front of the class. 在你走到教室前面時，手不停地出汗。

You know your speech by heart, but you can't remember a thing. 你熟記了你的演講稿，但卻一點都想不起來。

You feel sick to your stomach and you can't stop shaking. 你覺得想吐而且無法停止發抖。

Why is this happening?

It's common to feel nervous about giving a speech. 對於發表演說會感到緊張是很常見的。

A lot of people are afraid of speaking in public, even professionals. 很多人害怕在大眾面前說話，甚至連專業人士也是。

Your body's response to this feeling is called stage fright. 這是你的身體想幫助你作出最佳表現的方式。

It's your body's way of helping you do your best. 這個反應叫做怯場。

sweaty（adj.）出汗的

professional（n.）專家;專業人士

response（n.）反應

stage fright  怯場

my stomach started to hurt

the dog is shaking because it’s cool

Morton avoids sweet foods because they give him a headache.

It was so cold that my hands were shaking

I think I ate something bad; my stomach hurts.

Part 2

How to Fight Stage Fright

Many people are afraid of making mistakes. 許多人害怕出錯。

After all, no one wants to look stupid in front of an audience. 畢竟，沒有人想要在觀眾面前出糗。

If we can't avoid stage fright, we need to fight it. 如果我們不能避免怯場，我們就必須對抗它。

First things first: be fully prepared. 首先，要充分地準備。

You'll need to practice a lot.

Read your speech out loud and practice in front of a mirror.

Also, learn to relax your mind and body. 並且，學習放鬆你的身心。

Taking deep breaths will help.

Most importantly, try not to worry too much. 最重要的是，試著不要擔心太多。

Making the first move is the most difficult. 踏出第一步是最困難的。

Once you're in front of an audience and start speaking, you'll be fine. 一旦你站在觀眾面前開始說話，你就會習慣了。

Frank studied all night, so he feels prepared for the test.

The doctor listened closely as Gina took some deep deep through her mouth.

Daisy checked herself in the mirror before she left for work.