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Lesson 15

NICOLE PRACTICES HER

ELECTION SPEECH

e is running for student body president. She
give a speech next week. She discusses the

with her mother.

Susan: What’s up, Nicole?

Nicole: I pulled an all-nighter working on my election speech.

Susan: No wonder you look like a basket case! Did you finish
your speech?

Nicole: Yes, at 6 a.m.

Susan: That must be a load off your mind!

Nicole: It’s not. I’ve got to give the speech tomorrow in front of
1,500 people. I’m a nervous wreck!

Susan:
Just remember the old rule of thumb: Imagine your
audience naked.

Nicole: That's gross. Why would I want to do that?

Susan: According to conventional wisdom, it’ll make you less
nervous.

Nicole: Only practice will do the trick.