1 Chapter I Beginning the Speech Text I. Opening Remarks 开场： Sample Opening Remarks 1) Thank you very much, Prof. Fawcett, for your very kind introduction. Mr. Chairman, Ladies and gentleman, Good morning! I consider it a great honor to be asked to speak about …on this session of our symposium. Honor: 荣誉，敬意 Symposium:专题讨论会，座谈会 Session: 会议，会期，一段时间 2) Ladies and gentleman. It’s an honor to have the opportunity to address such a distinguished audience. Address:演讲，演说 Distinguished: 卓越的，著名的 3) Good morning. Let me start by saying just a few words about my own background. 4) Mr. Chairman, thank you very much for your kind introduction. President, Distinguished colleagues, Ladies and gentleman, Good morning! Is my voice loud enough? 5) Good morning, everyone. I appreciate the opportunity to be with you today. I am here to talk to you about… Appreciate:感激，欣赏 6) Good morning, everyone. I am very happy to have this chance to give my presentation. Before I start my speech, let me ask you a question. By a show of hands, how many of you own a car? A show of hands:举手表决 Expressing thanks to the Chairperson 向主持人致谢 Mr. Chairman, thank you for your introduction. First, I would like to thank Mr. Chairman for his gracious introduction. Gracious:亲切的，有礼貌的 Thank you very much, Prof. Fawcett, for your very kind introduction. I would like to thank Dr. Huang （主持人或推荐你来发言的上司）for permitting me the privilege to speak to this audience. Permit：允许，许可 Privilege：特权 Forms of Address and Greetings 对听众的称呼 Distinguished colleagues, Ladies and gentleman, Good morning! Members of the conference! Expressing Pleasure and Honor 向听众致意 I am very happy/g...
