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A. It is common for speakers to forget main points.
B. Speakers often find it difficult to use good eye contact with listeners.
C. Speakers typically find it difficult to include long quotes from outside sources.
D. It can be difficult to fit scripted speeches into a short, specific time frame.


Answer: B

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