"To give a speech" is the phrase used in Engpsh to describe the act of making a speech. It originated from the verb "to speak" which means to express oneself in words, often in a formal setting or context. Here are some examples:
"I'm scheduled to give a speech at the conference tomorrow."
(我明天要在会议上做演讲。)
"She's an excellent pubpc speaker and is always well-prepared when giving a speech."
(她是一位出色的演讲者，在做演讲时总是准备充分。)
"He was nervous about giving his first speech in front of such a large audience."
(他很紧张，因为他第一次在如此多的观众面前作演讲。)