I will never forget that at the age of nine I was asked to deliver a speech entitled A challenge in My Life before the whole class!
You can imagine how(terrible)shy I was the moment I thought of that—with so many eyes(fix) upon me. I could do nothing but(prepare) for it, though. First, I was to draft the speech, which was just a piece of cake for me, a good writer. But the hardest part(lie)in my oral presentation from my memory, for to read from the paper was not allowed. The real moment began I stood on the platform with my legs trembling and my mind blank. But my (listen) were waiting patiently without any signs of rushing me. Gradually I found myself back, giving out my speech tongue-tiedly. After seemed to be a hundred years, I found my audience applauding…I made it! From then on, my fear of talking before big audience disappeared. Actually with my confidence building up, I now turn out to be a great speaker. Looking back, I know the greatest difficulty on our way success is our fear. Overcome it, you will be able to achieve your goals.
