Lesson 1 Welcome Speeches.pptVIP

Unit 8 Speeches Lesson 1 Welcome Speeches Lesson 2 Farewell Speeches Lesson 1 Welcome Speeches Warming-up Answer the following questions: 1. Have you ever written and made a speech? 2. On what occasions do we deliver a welcome speech? 3. What do people often put in their welcome speech? Basic Structure of Lesson 1 Looking Ahead Approaching the Topic Ready to Write My Writing Further Practice Self-assessment Looking Ahead (Aims and Contents) Learn some useful expressions in welcome speeches. Get familiar with the format of welcome speeches. Practice writing welcome speeches. Approaching the Topic Finish Exercises 1-2 on pp. 100-101. Ready to Write 1. Learning Focus A welcome speech is delivered to welcome a newcomer or a new participant. A welcome speech may: 1) extend the hearty thanks for his/ her/ their coming; 2) give a brief introduction to the guest(s): the identity, experience or achievements; 3) express the warm welcome and best wishes in the closing. 2. Useful Expressions 1) Expressions for greetings Ladies and gentleman; fellow students; colleagues; classmates; distinguished guests, Mr. Chairman, honorable judges; … 2) Expressions at the beginning of a body It is my great pleasure/honor, to say a few words to welcome (here put the guest’s name). First of all, I would like to extend my warmest/ hearty welcome to all the contestants from 34 middle schools in Shanghai. First of all, allow me on behalf of (here put the name of your institution) to welcome (here put the guest’s name). It is a great opportunity for me to make a welcome speech here. It is a good chance for us to gather together with / to see/ to meet (here put the guest’s name) here today. Let’s welcome (here put the guest’s name) with our warmest applause. It is a great pleasure to have you here. 3) Expressions in the closing In closing, I would like to express my hearty gratitude to all people who have made efforts in organizing the speech contest. I hope (here put the guest’s name