大学英语实用写作教程Chapter nine Speeches.pptVIP

Chapter 9 Speeches What public speeches/addresses can you think of? List them: Opening speech/address Closing speech/address Welcome speech/address Farewell speech/address Award Acceptance speech/ address Toast speech/address Inaugural speech/address Public Speeches Task 1:Pair discussion Task 2: Individual work The following are some patterns for those public speeches/addresses; try to identify them. 1. Chief Justice Rehnquist, President Carter, President Bush, President Clinton, distinguished guests and my fellow citizens, The peaceful transfer of authority is rare in history, yet common in our country. With a simple oath, we affirm old traditions and make new beginnings. As I begin, I thank President Clinton for his service to our nation. And I thank Vice President Gore for a contest conducted with spirit and ended with grace. I am honored and humbled to stand here, where so many of America’s leaders have come before me, and so many will follow. …… God bless you all, and God bless America. 2. Respected Your Excellency, My Chinese friends, Thank you very much for your kind words of welcome. This is a happy and memorable occasion for me personally as well as for the members of my delegation. To come to China, one of the vey earliest cradles of civilization, is I suppose, the dream of many people the world over. I, therefore, feel very honored to be your guest………. May I propose a toast To the health of Your Excellency. To the health of all Chinese friends. to our lasting friendship Cheers 3. My fellow citizens, Tonight is my last opportunity to speak to you from the Oval Office as your president. I am profoundly grateful to you for twice giving me the honor to serve, to work for you and with you to prepare our nation for the 21th century. And I’m grateful to Vice President Gore, to my Cabinet secretaries, and to all those who have served with me for the last eight years. …Thank you. God bless you, and God bless America. 4. Thank