学术综合英语-罗立胜-U1.pptVIP

W-A-U1 Welcoming speech — Today, we feel very honored to have … with us. — On behalf of all present here, ... — Let’s extend our warm welcome and cordial greetings to our distinguished guest. — Now let us invite … to give us a lecture. Useful Expressions Introduction Example Writing Skills Writing Practice W-A-U2 Answering speech — Thank you for your nice welcome and reception. — It has been a long cherished hope to visit … — We are fortunate to enjoy this rare chance today. — We feel specially honored to be given this opportunity to meet such a nice group of distinguished people. — We are sure our stay here will be a fruitful and enjoyable one. Useful Expressions Introduction Example Writing Skills Writing Practice W-A-U3 Send-off speech — How time flies! — It was here that we gave … a hearty welcome … ago. We are now here again to bid … farewell. — As you know, … is well known to the world for his great achievements in the field of … — … will leave for home tomorrow. — We sincerely hope that … will benefit us with some advice and valuable suggestions. — Finally, we want to take this opportunity to beg … to convey our profound friendship and best regards to his people. Useful Expressions Introduction Example Writing Skills Writing Practice W-A-U4 Farewell speech — First of all, allow me to thank you for your kind invitation to attend … — I am greatly honored once again to have an opportunity to visit … and meet with so many people. — This visit has been full of interesting things and everything here left me a deep impression. — I have learnt a lot during my short stay here. — It has given me much better understanding of your … — I wish to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude again. Useful Expressions Introduction Example Writing Skills Writing Practice W-A-E1 Read the following example and pay attention to the useful expressions in red. Example: A Welcome Speech