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my first speech in English. ...
In our school, there is a Young Speakers’ Union. I had long desired to become a member of it. But only good speakers could be eligible for its membership. One had to make a successful speech before the whole school before one could become a member of it.
Each time I resolved to come to the stage, my courage failed me. I had a lurking fear in my mind that I might not fare well and cut a sorry figure. But some urge continued impelling me to come to the stage and deliver a stirring speech that might elicit praise from one and all.
I prepared a neat little speech. I mugged it up like a parrot. I daily went out into the open fields and practiced speaking to imaginary audiences. When I was sure and certain of giving a nice performance I gave my name to the stage secretary. My offer was accepted. I looked forward to the day of the meeting. The fateful day came at last. I came to the school earlier than usual. I was decently dressed. My shoes were well polished.
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The meeting began with a prayer and a song. I was the first to be called to the stage to make a speech. I came to the stage with hope and confidence. But I had hardly uttered a few words when I stopped short. Stage-fright took hold of me completely.
I could not face the audience. My mind was paralyzed. My senses were benumbed and my faculties were stunned. I hardly knew where I stood. My heart got panicky and beat its drum loudly in order to appeal to the other senses for help. It beat faster and faster until its palpitation gathered the speed of a race-horse.
I stood dazed and confused. My legs began to totter. My feet experienced some surreptitious movement. My vocal organs were paralyzed and no voice was produced. A film covered my eyes. Everything seemed to swim before my eyes.
My lips became parched and dry. My throat was choked. My tongue began to falter. My forehead was covered with beads of perspiration. I had completely lost my wits. The audience began to hoot and hiss.
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