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Understanding and Giving a Welcome Speech Read the following welcome speech script carefully。 Dear colleagues: On behalf of the Organizing Committee, I warmly welcome you to the 19th International Congress of Zoology. There are more than 50 interesting symposia, covering a wide range of branches of zoology such as evolution(进化论) and systematics, …, ecology（生态学）, disease, ethics（伦理学） and philosophy. Some symposia will present recent advances of zoology, some will present new discoveries and applications of traditional zoology, and others will discuss philosophy and ethics of zoology. We are honored to invite some distinguished zoologists to give plenary(全体出席的) speeches. The interesting social activities and cultural tours during the conference will give you deep impression. In this new century, with rapid and ongoing(不断发展的) industrialization, we face more environmental challenges than ever before: invasion of alien species, extinction of endangered species（濒于灭绝的生物）, environmental deterioration（恶化）, outbreaks（突然蔓延） of diseases and pests, and so on. Fortunately, we have become more capable in dealing with these challenges in the rapid development of modern zoology. I sincerely hope that participants worldwide will take this opportunity to exchange ideas, to enhance collaboration, to establish friendships for the future of zoology, and to promote our capacity for solving the conflicts between wildlife and humans. I wish the congress will be successful and productive, and wish you to have a very pleasant and memorable experience in the beautiful and historical city of Beijing. Answer the following questions briefly. How many symposia will be held during the Congress? Who will give plenary speeches? What are the environmental challenges to us in the new century? What is the purpose of the Congress? Welcoming Speeches 1) On behalf of （代表…）the Organizing Committee, I warmly welcome you to attend … (2) First, on behalf of …, I warmly welcome the delegates(与会代表) from (16 c