1. Understand the basic rules and structure of the debate: First of all, you need to understand the basic rules of the debate, such as the time limit of the debate, the order of speeches, the judging criteria and so on. Besides, you should be familiar with different types of debates, such as policy debates and opinion debates.
2. Learning debating skills: Understand and master certain debating skills, such as logical reasoning, evidence analysis, refuting the other side's views, etc. These skills can be learned by reading debate books, watching debate competitions and attending debate training classes.
3. Improve the ability of language expression: Clear, concise and convincing language expression is very important in the debate. So you need to constantly improve your vocabulary, grammar level and oral expression ability.
4. Cultivate critical thinking: Debate requires in-depth analysis of issues, so it is very important to have critical thinking ability. You can cultivate your critical thinking ability by reading books in different fields and participating in discussion groups.
5. Practical combat: Theoretical knowledge and skills need to be constantly practiced and applied in actual competitions. You can join the school debate club, or organize debate exercises with friends to simulate the real competition environment and improve your adaptability and debate level.
6. Learn from the experience and lessons of excellent debaters: watch excellent debates, learn from the speech style, argumentation methods and on-the-spot performance of excellent debaters, learn from them, and constantly improve yourself.
7. Stay calm and confident: It is very important to stay calm and confident in the debate. Be fully prepared before the game, believe in your ability, and don't let nervousness affect your performance.
8. Adjust your strategies in time: During the debate, adjust your strategies and arguments in time according to the arguments and evidence of the other side to cope with the ever-changing competitive situation.
9. Learn to listen and refute: In a debate, it is very important to listen to the other party's point of view and make a strong rebuttal. Learn to listen to each other's opinions, find out your own logical loopholes or shortcomings, and put forward a strong rebuttal.
10. Maintain openness and respect: During the debate, keep an open mind, respect each other's views, and avoid personal attacks and malicious attacks. Only on the basis of mutual respect can the debate achieve real communication.