题目
Public Speaking and Critical thinking What is critical thinking？To a certain degree，it's a matter of logic - of being able to spot weakness in other people's arguments and to avoid them in your own. It also includes related skills such as distinguishing fact from opinion and assessing the soundness of evidence. In the broad sense，critical thinking is focused，organized thinking - the ability to see clearly the relationships among ideas. （1） ____ The greatest thinkers，scientists，and inventors have often taken information that was really available and put it together differently to produce new ideas. That，too，is critical thinking. （2） ____ As the class goes on，for example，you will probably spend a good deal of time organizing your speeches. While this may seem like a purely mechanical exercise，it is closely connected with critical thinking. If the structure of your speech is loose and confused，chances are that your thinking is also disordered and confused. If，on the other hand，the structure is clear，there is a good chance your thinking is too. Organizing a speech is not just a matter of arranging your ideas you already have.（3） ____ What is true of organization is true of many aspects of public speaking.（4） ____ As you work on expressing your ideas in clear accurate language，you will improve your ability to think clearly and accurately.（5） ____ As you learn to listen critically to speeches in class，you will be better able to assess the ideas of speakers in a variety of situations. If you take full advantage of your speech class，you will be able to develop your skills as a critical thinker in many circumstances. This is one reason public speaking has been regarded as a vital part of education since the days of ancient Greece.A.Rather， it is an important part of shaping the ideas themselves.B.This may seem take a lot of time， but the rewards are well worth it.C.It may also help you to know that there is no such thing as a perfect speech.D.It has often been said that there are few new ideas in the world， only reorganized ideas.E.If you are wondering what this has to do with your public speaking class， the answer is quite a lot.F.The skills you learn in your speech class can help you become a more effective thinker in a number of ways.G.As you study the role of evidence and reasoning in speechmaking， you will see how they can be used in other forms of communication as well.
Public Speaking and Critical thinking What is critical thinking？To a certain degree，it's a matter of logic - of being able to spot weakness in other people's arguments and to avoid them in your own. It also includes related skills such as distinguishing fact from opinion and assessing the soundness of evidence.
In the broad sense，critical thinking is focused，organized thinking - the ability to see clearly the relationships among ideas. （1） ____ The greatest thinkers，scientists，and inventors have often taken information that was really available and put it together differently to produce new ideas. That，too，is critical thinking.
（2） ____ As the class goes on，for example，you will probably spend a good deal of time organizing your speeches. While this may seem like a purely mechanical exercise，it is closely connected with critical thinking. If the structure of your speech is loose and confused，chances are that your thinking is also disordered and confused. If，on the other hand，the structure is clear，there is a good chance your thinking is too. Organizing a speech is not just a matter of arranging your ideas you already have.（3） ____
What is true of organization is true of many aspects of public speaking.（4） ____ As you work on expressing your ideas in clear accurate language，you will improve your ability to think clearly and accurately.（5） ____ As you learn to listen critically to speeches in class，you will be better able to assess the ideas of speakers in a variety of situations.
If you take full advantage of your speech class，you will be able to develop your skills as a critical thinker in many circumstances. This is one reason public speaking has been regarded as a vital part of education since the days of ancient Greece.
A.Rather， it is an important part of shaping the ideas themselves.
B.This may seem take a lot of time， but the rewards are well worth it.
C.It may also help you to know that there is no such thing as a perfect speech.
D.It has often been said that there are few new ideas in the world， only reorganized ideas.
E.If you are wondering what this has to do with your public speaking class， the answer is quite a lot.
F.The skills you learn in your speech class can help you become a more effective thinker in a number of ways.
G.As you study the role of evidence and reasoning in speechmaking， you will see how they can be used in other forms of communication as well.
In the broad sense，critical thinking is focused，organized thinking - the ability to see clearly the relationships among ideas. （1） ____ The greatest thinkers，scientists，and inventors have often taken information that was really available and put it together differently to produce new ideas. That，too，is critical thinking.
（2） ____ As the class goes on，for example，you will probably spend a good deal of time organizing your speeches. While this may seem like a purely mechanical exercise，it is closely connected with critical thinking. If the structure of your speech is loose and confused，chances are that your thinking is also disordered and confused. If，on the other hand，the structure is clear，there is a good chance your thinking is too. Organizing a speech is not just a matter of arranging your ideas you already have.（3） ____
What is true of organization is true of many aspects of public speaking.（4） ____ As you work on expressing your ideas in clear accurate language，you will improve your ability to think clearly and accurately.（5） ____ As you learn to listen critically to speeches in class，you will be better able to assess the ideas of speakers in a variety of situations.
If you take full advantage of your speech class，you will be able to develop your skills as a critical thinker in many circumstances. This is one reason public speaking has been regarded as a vital part of education since the days of ancient Greece.
A.Rather， it is an important part of shaping the ideas themselves.
B.This may seem take a lot of time， but the rewards are well worth it.
C.It may also help you to know that there is no such thing as a perfect speech.
D.It has often been said that there are few new ideas in the world， only reorganized ideas.
E.If you are wondering what this has to do with your public speaking class， the answer is quite a lot.
F.The skills you learn in your speech class can help you become a more effective thinker in a number of ways.
G.As you study the role of evidence and reasoning in speechmaking， you will see how they can be used in other forms of communication as well.
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答案
（1）D. 推理判断题。根据前面"In the broad sense，critical thinking is focused，organized thinking从广义上讲，批判性思维是集中的、有组织的思维。可知有组织的思考"可知，D项"It has often been said that there are few new ideas in the world，only reorganized ideas人们常说，世界上没有什么新思想，只有经过重组的思想"符合语境，故选D．
（2）E. 推理判断题。根据空后"As the class goes on，for example，you will probably spend a good deal of time organizing your speeches.例如，随着课程的进行，你可能会花很多时间组织你的演讲。"和"speaking class"有关，E项"If you are wondering what this has to do with your public speaking class，the answer is quite a lot如果你想知道这和你的演讲课有什么关系，答案是很多"中的课堂演讲符合语境，故选E．
（3）A. 细节理解题。根据上一句"Organizing a speech is not just a matter of arranging the ideas you already have组织演讲不仅仅是安排你已有的想法"可知，应该选择"organizing a speech"的另一个重要性，A项中"Rather it is an important part of shaping the ideas themselves相反，它是塑造思想本身的一个重要部分。"与前句是转折关系符合语境，故选A．
（4）F. 推理判断题。根据上一句"What is true of organization is true of many aspects of public speaking.组织的真实性体现在公共演讲的许多方面。"提到公众演讲，而F项中"The skills you learn in your speech class can help you become a more effective thinker in a number of ways你在演讲课上学到的技巧可以在很多方面帮助你成为一个更有效的思考者。"在演讲班学到的技能能帮助你在很多方面成为有效的思考者，符合语境。故选F．
（5）G. 细节理解题。根据上一句"As you work on expressing your ideas in clear accurate language，you will improve your ability to think clearly and accurately.当你努力用清晰准确的语言表达你的想法时，你将提高你清晰准确的思考能力。"及下一句"As you learn to listen critically to speeches in class，you will be better able to assess the ideas of speakers in a variety of situations.当你学会在课堂上批判性地聆听演讲时，你将能够更好地评估演讲者在各种情况下的想法。"可知，应该选择动作顺承的选项，所以"G. As you study the role of evidence and reasoning in speechmaking， you will see how they can be used in other forms of communication as well.当你研究证据和推理在演讲中的作用时，你会发现它们如何也可以用于其他形式的交流。"符合语境。故选G．
（2）E. 推理判断题。根据空后"As the class goes on，for example，you will probably spend a good deal of time organizing your speeches.例如，随着课程的进行，你可能会花很多时间组织你的演讲。"和"speaking class"有关，E项"If you are wondering what this has to do with your public speaking class，the answer is quite a lot如果你想知道这和你的演讲课有什么关系，答案是很多"中的课堂演讲符合语境，故选E．
（3）A. 细节理解题。根据上一句"Organizing a speech is not just a matter of arranging the ideas you already have组织演讲不仅仅是安排你已有的想法"可知，应该选择"organizing a speech"的另一个重要性，A项中"Rather it is an important part of shaping the ideas themselves相反，它是塑造思想本身的一个重要部分。"与前句是转折关系符合语境，故选A．
（4）F. 推理判断题。根据上一句"What is true of organization is true of many aspects of public speaking.组织的真实性体现在公共演讲的许多方面。"提到公众演讲，而F项中"The skills you learn in your speech class can help you become a more effective thinker in a number of ways你在演讲课上学到的技巧可以在很多方面帮助你成为一个更有效的思考者。"在演讲班学到的技能能帮助你在很多方面成为有效的思考者，符合语境。故选F．
（5）G. 细节理解题。根据上一句"As you work on expressing your ideas in clear accurate language，you will improve your ability to think clearly and accurately.当你努力用清晰准确的语言表达你的想法时，你将提高你清晰准确的思考能力。"及下一句"As you learn to listen critically to speeches in class，you will be better able to assess the ideas of speakers in a variety of situations.当你学会在课堂上批判性地聆听演讲时，你将能够更好地评估演讲者在各种情况下的想法。"可知，应该选择动作顺承的选项，所以"G. As you study the role of evidence and reasoning in speechmaking， you will see how they can be used in other forms of communication as well.当你研究证据和推理在演讲中的作用时，你会发现它们如何也可以用于其他形式的交流。"符合语境。故选G．
解析
本题为英语阅读填空题，考查逻辑衔接能力和上下文语境理解。文章围绕批判性思维与公共演讲的关系展开，需根据段落逻辑选择最合适的句子填入空格。解题核心在于：
- 理解上下文主题：每个空格前后的内容需保持逻辑连贯；
- 匹配选项关键词：通过选项中的核心概念（如“organization”“speech class”“evidence”）与原文对应；
- 注意逻辑关系词：如转折词“Rather”、递进词“As”等，判断句间关系。
（1）D
关键逻辑：前文强调批判性思维是“focused, organized thinking”，D选项中“reorganized ideas”与“put it together differently”形成呼应，说明新思想的本质是重组现有信息。
（2）E
关键衔接：空后提到“organizing your speeches in class”，E选项通过“public speaking class”引出公共演讲课与批判性思维的关联，自然过渡到下文。
（3）A
转折关系：前句否定“只是安排已有想法”，A选项用“Rather”强调组织演讲是“塑造思想本身的重要部分”，形成逻辑转折。
（4）F
主题扩展：前文总结“组织能力适用于公共演讲的多个方面”，F选项进一步说明演讲课技能对批判性思维的多维度提升，逻辑递进。
（5）G
并列结构：前句讲“清晰表达思想”，后句讲“批判性倾听”，G选项中“研究证据和推理的作用”与两者形成并列关系，体现批判性思维的全面应用。