在紧张的备赛节奏中，我们邀请资深教练&国赛裁判Miecke为大家完成了一场【全国总决赛演讲备赛直播】，直播现场，评论区被同学们的提问互动刷屏了，快来看看你是不是和其它演讲选手“共脑”了！

全国总决赛是WSDA竞争最激烈的赛场之一，这里高手如云，选手排名之间的差距往往非常微小、裁判会更加关注细节。

因此，在这场直播中，资深教练&国赛裁判Miecke围绕选题、结构、论证与表达等核心问题进行了系统讲解，并现场回答了许多同学的提问。

错过了当晚火爆的直播现场？别遗憾！

我们将直播的精华内容，凝练成了两篇干货文章。今天发布的是上篇：

选题、骨架、避坑指南……你踩过的雷、提过的问，这里都有金牌教练的严谨解答。

你的全国总决赛演讲备赛指南来了！建议收藏！

本篇亮点

“本命选题”VS热门选题

冠军演讲的黄金结构

【答疑】猜你最想知道：

高级词汇真的越多越好吗？

严肃话题如何自然加入幽默感？

长篇演讲如何做好时间管理

引用证据究竟能不能加分？

如何平衡个人故事与社会价值？

PART 1

选择你的“本命选题” 

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选题核心原则：选择你真正热爱的主题

公共演讲最吸引人的地方之一，在于它几乎没有严格的选题限制。

从科技、人工智能、社交媒体，到农业、动物权益、环境保护、教育，甚至人类克隆等复杂的科学议题，都有可能成为一篇优秀演讲的主题。赛场上并不存在所谓“最完美”或“最容易获奖”的选题。

选题时最重要的一条原则是：不要仅仅因为你觉得“裁判会喜欢”就去选择一个话题。

相反，你应该选择一个自己真正感兴趣、愿意投入时间和精力去研究、理解并分享的主题。

在原创演讲中，裁判最看重的往往是独特的视角与原创性的思考。你对一个话题的真实热情，会自然体现在表达状态、舞台能量和自信心上，而这些都会直接影响演讲的感染力与说服力。

一篇优秀的演讲，通常能够在以下两个关键维度之间取得平衡：

1. 个人热情与真实联结（Personal Passion & Connection）

你必须与自己的主题建立真实的联系。

将个人经历融入演讲，并深入解释这些经历背后的意义，不仅能让内容更加鲜活，也更容易与听众建立情感共鸣。

2. 更广泛的现实意义（Broader Relevance）

优秀的演讲虽然往往始于个人经历或个人感悟，但绝不会止步于此。

你的演讲需要将这种个人热情延伸到更广阔的层面，与社会议题、群体处境、时代变化或公共挑战产生连接。

换句话说，你必须回答两个问题：

为什么别人要关心这个问题？

为什么裁判值得花时间听你讲述它？

当个人故事与社会价值相结合时，演讲才真正具备打动人心的力量。

Core Principle: Select a Theme You Are Genuinely Passionate About

One of the most exciting aspects of public speaking is that topics are not highly restrictive. It can range from technology, AI, and social media to agriculture, animal rights, environmental preservation, education, or even complex scientific theories like human cloning. There is no single "perfect" or "best" topic. 

The golden rule is to avoid picking a topic solely because you think it's what the judges want to hear. Instead, choose a subject you genuinely interest you and are willing to invest time and energy into researching, understanding, and explaining.

In events like Original Oratory, judges are always looking for unique perspectives and original thinking. Your genuine passion for a topic will naturally boost your delivery, energy, and confidence, all of which contribute to a stronger performance. The strongest, most attractive speeches always balance two critical factors:

1. Personal Passion & Connection: You must be able to personally relate to your topic. Incorporating personal experiences and explaining your examples thoroughly helps create an authentic, emotional connection with the audience.

2. Broader Relevance: While a speech may begin with a personal spark, it must bridge that individual passion to a broader audience. It should connect to something larger than yourself—relating to broader issues, communities, generations, or societal challenges. You must answer: Why should society care, and why should the judges listen?

PART 2

冠军演讲的黄金结构 

01

The Hook

开场白

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开场白是富有创意且有趣的内容，旨在勾起人们倾听的欲望。

设计开场白的有效方法包括：

提出一个引人深思的问题

分享一个有趣的事实

展示一个令人惊讶的统计数据

引用歌词或诗句

引入一句强有力的名言

然而，最有效的方法之一是讲述一个个人故事。富有描述性的故事能让听众设身处地地站在你的角度思考，并建立起情感联结。故事应当与你的主题相关，并自然地过渡到你的核心论点或中心信息。

例如，与其平淡地说“我不喜欢作业”，不如描绘一个生动的场景：“每天晚上半夜我都被困在书桌前，累得连眼睛都快睁不开了……”这能让观众瞬间对你的经历和情感产生共鸣。

A hook is a creative, engaging opening designed to make people want to listen.  

There are some effective ways to create a hook:

Asking a thought-provoking question

Sharing an interesting fact

Presenting a surprising statistic

Using lyrics from a song or a line from a poem

Introducing a powerful quotation

One of the most effective approaches, however, is telling a personal story. A descriptive story allows the audience to put themselves in your shoes and creates an emotional connection. The story should be relevant to your topic and naturally lead into your thesis statement or central message.

For example, instead of saying "I don't like homework," describe the vivid scene: *"Every single night, I am hunched over my desk at midnight, so exhausted that I can barely keep my eyes open."* This helps the audience relate to your emotions and perspective immediately.

02

The Thesis Statement

核心论点

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有了开场白之后，你需要一个强有力、清晰且直接的句子，明确交代你的演讲主题。请记住，虽然这个演讲你可能已经练习了几个月，但裁判是第一次听。你必须明确阐明你的核心信息和独特立场，而不是在还没定义问题时就直接切入各种数据和事实。

Following the hook, you need a single sentence that is strong, clear, and direct about exactly what your speech is about. Remember, while you have been practicing this speech for months, your audience and judges are hearing it for the very first time. You must explicitly state your core message and unique perspective rather than diving straight into facts and statistics without defining the actual problem.

03

The Outline

大纲

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大纲用以预览接下来的内容走向。为裁判提供一个清晰的路线图，这能极大地增强演讲的条理性、组织和结构清晰度。

The outline previews what the audience should expect and maps out where the speech is headed. Presenting this brief roadmap provides your judges with a clear guide, which significantly enhances the organizational clarity and overall structure of your speech.

04

The Body Paragraphs

正文段落

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这是演讲篇幅最大的部分（约占85%的时间）。

原创演讲须遵循“原因、影响、解决方案”的骨架。原因部分解释问题源于何处，影响阐明其负面后果，解决方案则给出具体的应对步骤，避免让听众因面对一个无法解决的庞大问题而感到泄气。

This represents the largest portion of your speech (approximately 85% of the time). For Original Oratory, we follow a "Cause, Effect, and Solution" model. The cause explains why the problem exists; the effect details why the issue matters and its broader consequences; the solution outlines concrete steps to fix it so the audience doesn't leave feeling demotivated by an unfixable problem.

05

The Conclusion & Call to Action

结论与行动呼吁

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结论部分需要对整场演讲进行总结和升华，清晰地重申你的核心观点与最终立场。

同时，务必加入明确的行动号召，鼓励听众将演讲中的思考转化为实际行动，从听众变成行动者。

最后，以一句有记忆点的结束语收尾，并巧妙呼应引言中的内容，形成首尾呼应的圆环式结构，为演讲画上有力的句号。

The conclusion serves to unify everything in a definitive final stand. Crucially, it must feature a "call to action" to transform passive listeners into active participants, motivating them to take that critical first step when they leave the auditorium. Finally, end with a memorable closing statement that loops back to your introduction, creating a cohesive, circular structure.

06

猜你最想知道

答疑

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问题①：有必要使用华丽的词汇吗？

使用你自己能够理解的词汇。

在与听众沟通时，充分理解你所使用的词汇并能清晰阐述自己的观点至关重要。虽然扩大词汇量是提高沟通技巧的极佳方式，但仅仅使用更大或更复杂的词汇并不会自动为你赢得额外分数。如果过于高深的词汇让人觉得不自然，或者脱离了演讲者自身的理解，有时反而会削弱演讲的效果。相反，应专注于深化你对主题的知识和理解。随着理解的加深，你的词汇量自然会随之增长。

总之，优秀的演讲者不会用复杂的词汇来给人留下深刻印象；Ta们会使用恰当的词汇来有效地传达Ta们的观点。

Question ①: Is it necessary to use fancy vocabulary?

Use words that you understand.

When communicating with an audience, it is important that you fully understand the words you are using and can explain your ideas clearly. While expanding your vocabulary is an excellent way to improve your communication skills, simply using bigger or more complex words will not automatically earn extra points. Overly advanced vocabulary can sometimes weaken a speech if it feels unnatural or disconnected from the speaker's understanding. Instead, focus on developing your knowledge and understanding of the topic. As your understanding grows, your vocabulary will naturally develop alongside it.

Strong speakers do not use complicated words to impress people; they use the right words to communicate their ideas effectively.

问题②：引用证据以增强可信度重要吗？

是的，绝对重要。提及来源有助于让听众相信你的信息是有效且值得信赖的。即使你没有提供完整的学术引用，说明信息的出处也能增强你论点的可信度。

例如，你可以通过这样说来引用专家的资质：“根据专门研究青少年发育的心理学家史密斯博士的说法……”你也可以引用一项研究、一篇文章、一份报告或一个机构。任何能够证明你证据可靠性的信息，都有助于强化你试图阐明的观点。

Question ②：Is it important to cite evidence so it is more credible?

Yes, definitely. Referring to sources helps your audience believe that your information is valid and trustworthy. Even if you do not provide a full academic citation, mentioning where the information comes from adds credibility to your argument. 

For example, you could reference the qualifications of an expert by saying, “According to Dr. Smith, a psychologist specializing in adolescent development…” You could also refer to a study, article, report, or organization. Any information that demonstrates the reliability of your evidence helps strengthen the point you are trying to make.

问题③：在谈论严肃话题时，该如何加入幽默元素？

这是一个很重要的问题，因为如果演讲中的所有内容都很严肃，可能会让听众感到心理负担过重，甚至可能导致Ta们注意力分散。

在处理较为严肃的话题时，可以通过回顾积极的经历或美好的回忆来调节演讲氛围。结合个人故事和真实案例，不仅能丰富内容层次，也能让听众更容易产生共鸣。适当加入玩笑也能为演讲增色，但要注意保持尊重，并确保幽默与主题紧密相关。

另一个有用的技巧是改变你的语气。在严肃、反思和轻松的时刻之间进行切换，可以打破紧绷的气氛，使演讲对听众更具吸引力。

Question ③：How do you add humor when talking about serious topics?

This is an important question because if everything in a speech is serious, it can become overwhelming for the audience and may cause them to disengage.

One way to lighten the mood is by referring to positive moments or memories. Personal stories and examples can also help provide balance and make the speech feel more relatable. Appropriate jokes can be effective as long as they are respectful and connected to the topic.

Another useful technique is varying your tone. Shifting between serious, reflective, and lighter moments can break the intensity and make the presentation more engaging for listeners.

问题④：我的演讲通常主要是在讲一个故事，最后再点出一个道理。这样会有问题吗？我该如何改进？

故事并不是问题，关键在于故事是否服务于你的论点。

OO并不是单纯的讲故事比赛，而是一项说服性演讲项目。你需要提出一个明确的问题，阐明自己的观点，并通过分析、论证和证据让听众认同你的立场。

个人故事依然非常重要，因为它们能够吸引听众、增强共鸣，并建立你的可信度。但故事应该成为论证的素材，而不是演讲的全部。

相比于“讲故事＋总结道理”的结构，你需要进一步解释：

这个故事反映了什么问题？为什么这个问题值得关注？它会带来哪些影响？我们应该采取什么行动？这样才能形成完整而有说服力的原创演讲。

Question ④：My speech is usually mainly a story with a moral at the end. Is this a problem, and how can I improve it?

Original Oratory is an argumentative speech event where the speaker presents a specific issue, develops a clear position, and persuades the audience through reasoning, evidence, and analysis.

While stories can still play an important role, they are typically used as examples or evidence to support larger arguments. Personal stories are often particularly effective because they help build audience connection and credibility. However, the overall structure should follow a more formal persuasive format rather than relying solely on a narrative and moral lesson.

好啦，至此，你已经拥有了一篇很不错的演讲稿。

不过，这只是高分演讲的第一步。

为什么有些选手明明稿子写得很好，却难以打动观众？

为什么同样一句话，有人说出来振奋人心，有人说出来平淡无奇？

在下篇中，Miecke教练将带你拆解高分演讲的另一半密码——表达与呈现。

如何将声音变化、停顿技巧、舞台走位、肢体语言的作用最大化？

如何克服比赛前和比赛中的压力？

裁判眼中，有哪些拉开差距的细节？

现场答疑

更多实战技巧，将在下篇揭晓，请大家多多期待吧！