the speech delivered by Obama
2008年6月7日在美国注定是不平凡的一天
2008年6月7日在美国注定是不平凡的一天，6月7日，美国民主党总统竞选人希拉里在华盛顿的国家建筑博物馆发表演讲前向支持者致意。
当日，希拉里正式宣布停止竞选，转而支持竞争对手奥巴马成为总统。
这场美国历史上颇有悬念的战争，由一个女人，一个老人，一个黑人组成的战场在这一天改变了，不得不说，看过视频，我依然十分敬佩这位伟大的女性，她可能无法成就美国第一任女总统的传奇，也没能实现夫妻总统的奇迹，但是，她依然微笑，依然优雅，依然昂首挺胸，依然气宇轩昂，依然充满着力量与魅力！我只想说——这就是永远的希拉里克林顿！The United States Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at the National Building Museum in Washington delivered a speech to pay tribute to the supporters. On that day, Clinton formally announced to stop the election in favor of rival Barack Obama become president. The history of the United States on some suspense of war, by a woman, an old man, a black composition of the battlefield has changed on this day, have to say, read the video, I am still very much admire this great woman, she may achievements of the United States can not be the first female president of the legend, but also failed to achieve the president's wife wonder, but she is still smiling, still elegant, still heads held high, still气宇轩昂still full of strength and charm!Thank you so much. Thank you all.Well, this isn’t exactly the party I’d planned, but I sure like the company.I want to start today by saying how grateful I am to all of you – to everyone who poured your hearts and your hopes into this campaign, who drove for miles and lined the streets waving homemade signs, who scrimped and saved to raise money, who knocked on doors and made calls, who talked and sometimes argued with your friends and neighbors, who emailed and contributed online, who invested so much in our common enterprise, to the moms and dads who came to our events, who lifted their little girls and little boys on their shoulders and whispered in their ears, “See, you can be anything you want to be.”To the young people like 13 year-old Ann Riddle from M ayfield, Ohio who had been saving for two years to go to Disney World, and decided to use her savings instead to travel to Pennsylvania with her Mom and volunteer there as well. To the veterans and the childhood friends, to New Y orkers and Arkansans who traveled across the country and telling anyone who would listen why you supported me.To all those women in their 80s and their 90s born before women could vote who cast their votes for our campaign. I’ve told y ou before about Florence Steen of South Dakota, who was 88 years old, and insisted that her daughter bring an absentee ballot to her hospice bedside. Her daughter and a friend put an American flag behind her bed and helped her fill out the ballot. She passed away soon after, and under state law, her b allot didn’t count. But her daughter later told a reporter, “My dad’s an ornery old cowboy, and he didn’t like it when he heard mom’s vote wouldn’t be counted. I don’t think he had voted in 20 years. But he voted in place of my mom.”To all those who voted for me, and to whom I pledged my utmost, my commitment to you and to the progress we seek is unyielding. Y ou have inspired and touched me with the stories of the joys and sorrows that make up the fabric of our lives and you have humbled me with your commitment to our country.18 million of you from all walks of life – women and men, young and old, Latino and Asian, African-American and Caucasian, rich, poor and middle class, gay and straight – you have stood strong with me. And I will continue to stand strong with you, every time, every place, and every way that I can. The dreams we share are worth fighting for.Remember - we fought for the single mom with a young daughter, juggling work and school, who told me, “I’m doing it all to better myself for her.” We fought for the woman who grabbed my hand, and asked me, “What are you going to do to make sure I have health care?” and began to cry because even though she works three jobs, she can’t afford insurance. We fought for the young man in the Marine Corps t-shirt who waited months for medical care and said, “Take care of my buddies over there and then, will you please help take care of me?” We fought for all those who’ve lost jobs and health care, who can’t afford gas or groceries or college, who have felt invisible to their president these last seven years.I entered this race because I have an old-fashioned conviction: that public service is about helping people solve their problems and live their dreams. I’ve had every opportunity and blessing in my own life – and I want the same for all Americans. Until that day comes, you will always find me on the front lines of democracy – fighting for the future.The way to continue our fight now – to accomplish the goals for which we stand – is to take our energy, our passion, our strength anddo all we can to help elect Barack Obama the next President of the United States.today, as I suspend my campaign, I congratulate him on the victory he has won and the extraordinary race he has run. I endorse him, and throw my full support behind him. And I ask all of you to join me in working as hard for Barack Obama as you have for me.I have served in the Senate with him for four years. I have been in this campaign with him for 16 months. I have stood on the stage and gone toe-to-toe with him in 22 debates. I have had a front row seat to his candidacy, and I have seen his strength and determination, his grace and his grit.In his own life, Barack Obama has lived the American Dream. As a community organizer, in the state s enate, as a United States Senator - he has dedicated himself to ensuring the dream is realized. And in this campaign, he has inspired so many to become involved in the democratic process and invested in our common future.Now when I started this race, I intended to win back the White House, and make sure we have a president who puts our country back on the path to peace, prosperity, and progress. And that's exactly what we're going to do by ensuring that Barack Obama walks through the doors of the Oval Office on January 20, 2009.I understand that we all know this has been a tough fight. The Democratic Party is a family, and it’s now time to restore the ties that bind us together and to come together around the ideals we share, the values we cherish, and the country we love.We may have started on separate journeys – but today, our paths have merged. And we are all heading toward the same destination, united and more ready than ever to win in November and to turn our country around because so much is at st ake.We all want an economy that sustains the American Dream, the opportunity to work hard and have that work rewarded, to save for college, a home and retirement, to afford that gas and those groceries and still have a little left over at the end of the month. An economy that lifts all of our people and ensures that our prosperity is broadly distributed and shared.We all want a health care system that is universal, high quality, and affordable so that parents no longer have to choose bet ween care for th emselves or their children or be stuck in dead end jobs simply to keep their insurance. This isn’t just an issue for me – it is a passion and a cause – and it is a fight I will continue until every single American is insured – no exceptions, no excuses.We all want an America defined by deep and meaningful equality –from civil rights to labor rights, from women’s rights to gay rights, from ending discrimination to promoting unionization to providing help for the most important job there is: caring for our families.We all want to restore America’s standing in the world, to end the war in Iraq and once again lead by the power of our values, and to join with our allies to confront our shared challenges from poverty and genocide to terrorism and global warming.Y ou know, I’ve been involved in politics and public life in one way or another for four decades. During those forty years, ou r country has voted ten times for President. Democrats won only three of those times. And the man who won two of those elections is with us today.We made tremendous progress during the 90s under a Democratic President, with a flourishing economy, and our leadership for peace and security respected around the world. Just think how much more progress we could have made over the p ast 40 years if we had a Democratic president. Think about the lost opportunities of these past seven years – on the environment and the economy, on health care and civil rights, on education, foreign policy and the Supreme Court. Imagine how far we could’ve come, how much we could’ve achieved if we had just had a Democrat in the White House.We cannot let this moment slip away. We have come too far and accomplished too much.Now the journey ahead will not be easy. Some will say we can’t do it. That it’s too hard. That we’re just not up to the task. But for as long as America has existed, it has been the American way to reject “can’t do” claims, and to choose instead to stretch the b oundaries of the possible through hard work, determination, and a pioneering spirit.It is this belief, this optimism, that Senator Obama and I share, and that has inspired so many millions of our supporters to make their voices heard.So today, I am standing with Senator Obama to say: Y es we can.Together we will work. We’ll have to work hard to get universal health care. But on the day we live in an America where no child, no man, and no woman is without health insurance, we will live in a stronger America. That’s why we need to help elect Barack Ob ama our President.We’ll have to work hard to get back to fiscal responsibility and a strong middle class. But on the day we live in an America whosemiddle class is thriving and growing again, where all Americans, no matter where they live or where their ancestors came from, can earn a decent living, we will live in a stronger America and that is why we must elect Barack Obama our President.We’ll have to work hard to foster the innovation that makes us energy independent and lift the threat of global warming from our children’s future. But on the day we live in an America fueled by renewable energy, we will live in a stronger America. That’s why we have to help elect Barack Obama our President.We’ll have to work hard to bring our troops home from Iraq, and get them the support they’ve earned by their service. But on the day we live in an America that’s as loyal to our troops as they have been to us, we will live in a stronger America and that is w hy we must help elect Barack Obama our President.This election is a turning point election and it is critical that we all understand what our choice really is. Will we go forward together or will we stall and slip backwards. Think how much progress we have already made. When we first started, people everywhere asked the same questions:Could a woman really serve as Commander-in-Chief? Well, I think we answered that one.And could an African American really be our President? Senator Obama has answered that one.Together Senator Obama and I achieved milestones essential to our progress as a nation, part of our perpetual duty to form a more perfect union.Now, on a personal note – when I was asked what it means to be a woman running for President, I always gave the same answer: that I was proud to be running as a woman but I was running because I thought I’d be the best President. But I am a woman, and like millions of women, I know there are still barriers and biases out there, often unconscious.I want to build an America that respects and embraces the potential of every last one of us.I ran as a daughter who benefited from opportunities my mother never dreamed of. I ran as a mother who worries about my daughter’s future and a mother who wants to lead all children to brighter tomorrows. To build that future I see, we must make sure that women and men alike understand the struggles of their grandmothers and mothers, and that women enjoy equal opportunities, equal pay, and equal respect. Let us resolve and work toward achieving some very simple propositions: There are no acceptable limits and there are no acceptable prejudices in the twenty-first century.Y ou can be so proud that, from now on, it will be unremarkable for a woman to win primary state victories, unremarkable to have a woman in a close race to be our nominee, unremarkable to think that a woman can be the President of the United States. And that is truly remarkable.To those who are disappointed that we couldn’t go all the way – especially the young people who put so much into this campaign – it would break my heart if, in falling short of my goal, I in any way discouraged any of you from pursuing yours. Always aim high, work hard, and care deeply about what you believe in. When you stumble, keep faith. When you’re knocked down, get right back up. And never listen to anyone who says you can’t or shouldn’t go on.As we gather here today in this historic magnificent building, the 50th woman to leave this Earth is orbiting overhead. If we can blast 50 women into space, we will someday launch a woman into the White House.Altho ugh we weren’t able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this time, thanks to you, it’s got about 18 million cracks in it. And the light is shining through like never before, filling us all with the hope and the sure knowledge that the path will be a little easier next time. That has always been the history of progress in America.Think of the suffragists who gathered at Seneca Falls in 1848 and those who kept fighting until women could cast their votes. Think of the abolitionists who struggled and died to see the end of slavery. Think of the civil rights heroes and foot-soldiers who marched, protested and risked their lives to bring about the end to segregation and Jim Crow.Because of them, I grew up taking for granted that women could vote. Because of them, my daughter grew up taking for granted that children of all colors could go to school together. Because of them, Barack Obama and I could wage a hard fought campaign for the Democratic nomination. Because of them, and because of you, children today will grow up taking for granted that an African American or a woman can yes, become President of the United States.When that day arrives and a woman takes the oath of office as our President, we will all stand taller, proud of the values of our nation, proud that every little girl can dream and that her dreams can come true in America. And all of you will know that because of your passion and hard work you helped pave the way for that day.So I want to say to my supporters, when you hear people saying – or think to yourself –“if only” or “what if,” I say, “please don’t go there.” Every moment wasted looking back keeps us from moving forward.Life is too short, time is too precious, and the stakes are too high to dwell on what might have been. We have to work together for what still can be. And that is why I will work my heart out to make sure that Senator Obama is our next President and I hope and pray that all of you will join me in that effort.To my supporters and colleagues in Congress, to the governors and mayors, elected officials who stood with me, in good times and in bad, thank you for your strength and leadership. To my friends in our labor unions who stood strong every step of the way – I thank you and pledge my support to you. To my friends, from every stage of my life – your love and ongoing commitments sustain me every single day. To my family – especially Bill and Chelsea and my mother, you mean the world to me and I thank you for all you have done. And to my extraordinary staff, volunteers and supporters, thank you for working those long, hard hours. Thank you for dropping everything – leaving work or school –traveling to places you’d never been, sometimes for months on end. And thanks to your families as well because your sacrifice was theirs too.All of you were there for me every step of the way. Being human, we are imperfect. That’s why we need each other. To catch ea ch other when we falter. To encourage each other when we lose heart. Some may lead; others may follow; but none of us can go it alone. The changes we’re working for are changes that we can only accomplish together. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness a re rights that belong to each of us as individuals. But our lives, our freedom, our happiness, are best enjoyed, best protected, and best advanced when we do work together.That is what we will do now as we join forces with Senator Obama and his campaign. We will make history together as we write the next chapter in America’s story. We will stand united for the values we hold dear, for the vision of progress we share, and for the country we love. There is nothing more American than that.And looking out at you today, I have never felt so blessed. The challenges that I have faced in this campaign are nothing compared to those that millions of Americans face every day in their own lives. So today, I’m going to count my blessings and keep on going. I’m going to keep doing what I was doing long before the cameras ever showed up and what I’ll be doing long after they’re gone: Working to give every American the same opportunities I had, and working to ensure that every child has the chance to grow up and achieve his or her God-given potential.I will do it with a heart filled with gratitude, with a deep and abiding love for our country–and with nothing but optimism and confidence for the days ahead. This is now our time to do all that we can to make sure that in this election we add another Democratic president to that very small list of the last 40 years and that we take back our country and once again move with progress and commitment to the future.Thank you all and God bless you and God bless America.非常谢谢大家，谢谢你们。
奥巴马开学演讲稿中英文
奥巴马开学演讲稿中英文On September 8, 2009, former President Barack Obama delivered a back-to-school speech to students across America. The speech motivated students to work hard and set goals for themselves, emphasizing the importance of education and personal responsibility. The speech was well-received, although it was met with controversy by some critics who claimed it had political undertones.In his speech, Obama addressed the concerns of many American students who may have felt discouraged or disillusioned by the current economic and political climate. He emphasized the importance of education as a pathway towards success and encouraged students to take advantage of every opportunity to learn.Obama also acknowledged that hard work and dedication were necessary for success, stating that "nobody is born being good at things, you become good at things through hard work". He urged students to take responsibility for their own futures, advising them to set goals for themselves and take the necessary steps to achieve them.The speech was not without controversy. Some critics accused Obama of using the speech as a platform to promote his political agenda, rather than focusing on its intended purpose of motivatingstudents. However, the speech was ultimately well-received by educators and parents across America, who saw it as a positive message for children.One of the most notable aspects of Obama's speech was its bilingual delivery. The speech was delivered in both English and Spanish, allowing for a wider audience to understand its message. This bilingual approach was a reflection of Obama's commitment to promoting multiculturalism and inclusivity in America.Overall, Obama's back-to-school speech was a powerful message that inspired and motivated students across America. Its emphasis on education, hard work, and personal responsibility was a valuable lesson for young people to learn. Despite the controversy surrounding the speech, it remains a widely respected and admired speech by educators and students alike.。
著名英语演讲稿十篇
著名英语演讲稿十篇1. "I Have a Dream" by Martin Luther King Jr. - This speech is an iconic example of powerful rhetoric and calls for equality and civil rights in the United States.2. "The Gettysburg Address" by Abraham Lincoln - Lincoln delivered this speech during the American Civil War, emphasizing the need for unity and the preservation of democracy.3. "The Power of Vulnerability" by Brené Brown - In this speech, Brown speaks about the importance of embracing vulnerability and how it can lead to genuine connections and personal growth.4. "The Man in the Arena" by Theodore Roosevelt - Roosevelt's speech emphasizes the value of persistence, courage, and taking action in the face of adversity.5. "We Shall Fight on the Beaches" by Winston Churchill - Churchill delivered this speech during World War II, rallying the British people and vowing to stand against Nazi Germany.6. "The Graduation Speech" by Steve Jobs - In this speech, Jobs shares his personal experiences and urges graduates to follow their passions and seize opportunities.7. "Yes We Can" by Barack Obama - This speech was delivered by Obama during his presidential campaign, inspiring hope and calling for change in America.8. "The Power of Words" by J.K. Rowling - Rowling's speechhighlights the importance of imagination, empathy, and the impact that words can have on individuals and society.9. "The Perils of Indifference" by Elie Wiesel - Wiesel's speech isa plea to recognize and respond to injustices around the world, emphasizing the importance of empathy and action.10. "The Role of Women in Society" by Malala Yousafzai - Yousafzai's speech advocates for girls' education and gender equality, highlighting the importance of empowering women to create positive change.。
奥巴马简介英文简介
奥巴马简介Barack Obama, a first-term senator from Illinois, would be the first African-American president of the United States if elected. Serving in the Senate since 2004, Obama introduced bipartisan legislation what allows Americans to learn online how their tax dollars are spent. He also serves on the Veterans' Affairs Committee, which helps oversee the care of soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.Previously, Obama worked as a community organizer and civil rights attorney in Chicago, and served for eight years in the Illinois State Senate.Obama was born August 4,1961, in Hawaii and has lived in many places, including Indonesia. His mother was from Kansas and his father from Kenya. Obama attended Columbia University in New York and earned a law degree at Harvard University in Massachusetts. He and his wife, Michelle Obama, who also worked as a lawyer and later for the University of Chicago, have two young daughters.奥巴马的家庭简介(英文版）Bama was born in Hawaii, his father was a student from Kenya and his mother was a white Kansas. Obama graduated from Columbia University and Harvard University, for the first time in 1996, was elected Illinois senator in Illinois in 2004 for the first time elected as a Senator, to become the U.S. Congress in the history of the 5th session of Congress The only black senator.In July 2004, the convening of the Democratic Party National Congress, Obama has been designated to do the next day, "the keynote speech." The so-called "keynote speech", this is theDemocrats on the party's program and policy statements, usually by the party's most promising political star to make 1988 a "keynote speech" that then-Arkansas governor Bill Clinton. Obama delivered the speech he wrote and published an impassioned speech. In his speech, he proposed the elimination of differences between political parties and ethnic differences, "a U.S." dream.45-year-old speech highly charismatic Obama, the broad smiles on their faces even capture the hearts of many people. With the intention to run for president in the past of black people compared to their predecessors, Obama is the first in the primaries before the national poll was supported by the rising star in 2008 to become the Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, one of the candidates of the rival.Obama in a short period of time for more than two years have been caused by a cyclone in the political arena, even the "Obama phenomenon" and used former President John F. Kennedy in 1960 taking into strong popularity to the White House in the same breath.But there are many black people that Obama does not identify with the critics that he run for president is a bit too tender, the need for Obama to the space is still not small.U.S. Democratic Senator blacks to participate in the next presidential electionXinhua Washington, Jan 16 (Reporter Pan pro Yang Qingchuan) of the United States Congressional Black Democratic Senator Barack Obama 16, announced his intention to participate in the 2008 presidential election. He was on the same day the U.S. Federal Electoral Institute has submitted the relevant documents, and set up a committee to assess the feasibility of the presidency.Obama 16 on its Web site issued a statement saying for months that he has been considering whether to participate in the 2008 presidential election, but will not take part or not depends on the media and personal ambitions. In the past six years, the federal government's decision to ignore the problem, as well as by the United States in a very unsafe situation, the United States into a should not have launched the "unfortunate, costly" war, and in Washington The leaders are not in a practical manner to cooperate.简介：Bama was born in Hawaii, his father was a student from Kenya and his mother was a white Kansas. Obama graduated from Columbia University and Harvard University, for the first time in 1996, was elected Illinois senator in Illinois in 2004 for the first time elected as a Senator, to become the U.S. Congress in the history of the 5th session of Congress The only black senator.In July 2004, the convening of the Democratic Party National Congress, Obama has been designated to do the next day, "the keynote speech." The so-called "keynote speech", this is the Democrats on the party's program and policy statements, usually by the party's most promising political star to make 1988 a "keynote speech" that then-Arkansas governor Bill Clinton. Obama delivered the speech he wrote and published an impassioned speech. In his speech, he proposed the elimination of differences between political parties and ethnic differences, "a U.S." dream.45-year-old speech highly charismatic Obama, the broad smiles on their faces even capture the hearts of many people. With the intention to run for president in the past of black people compared to their predecessors, Obama is the first in the primaries before the national poll was supported by the rising star in 2008 to become the Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, one of the candidates of the rival.Obama in a short period of time for more than two years have been caused by a cyclone in the political arena, even the "Obama phenomenon" and used former President John F. Kennedy in 1960 taking into strong popularity to the White House in the same breath.But there are many black people that Obama does not identify with the critics that he run for president is a bit too tender, the need for Obama to the space is still not small.U.S. Democratic Senator blacks to participate in the next presidential electionXinhua Washington, Jan 16 (Reporter Pan pro Yang Qingchuan) of the United States Congressional Black Democratic Senator Barack Obama 16, announced his intention to participate in the 2008 presidential election. He was on the same day the U.S. Federal Electoral Institute has submitted the relevant documents, and set up a committee to assess the feasibility of the presidency.Obama 16 on its Web site issued a statement saying for months that he has been considering whether to participate in the 2008 presidential election, but will not take part or not depends on the media and personal ambitions. In the past six years, the federal government's decision to ignore the problem, aswell as by the United States in a very unsafe situation, the United States into a should not have launched the "unfortunate, costly" war, and in Washington The leaders are not in a practical manner to cooperate.早年经历罗曼史和家庭生活文化及政治形象Brief IntroductionBarack Hussein Obama, born on August 4, 1961, is the junior United States Senator from Illinois and presidential nominee of the Democratic Party in the 2008 United States presi dential election.Obama is the first African-American to be nominated by a major American political party for president and became the first African-American president in American history on No vember 4, 2008. A graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Law School, where he became the first black person to serve as president of the Harvard Law Review, Obama worked as a community organizer and practiced as a civil rights attorney before serving t hree terms in the Illinois Senate from 1997 to 2004. He taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School from 1992 to 2004. Following an unsuccessful bid for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2000, he announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate in January 2003. After a primary victory in March 2004, Obama delivered th e keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in July 2004. He was elected to the Senate in November 2004 with 70 percent of the vote.As a member of the Democratic minority in the 109th Congress, he helped create legislati on to control conventional weapons and to promote greater public accountability in the us e of federal funds. He also made official trips to Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and A frica. During the 110th Congress, he helped create legislation regarding lobbying and elect oral fraud, climate change, nuclear terrorism, and care for returned U.S. military personnel. Obama announced his presidential campaign in February 2007, and was formally nominat ed at the 2008 Democratic National Convention with Delaware senator Joe Biden as his r unning mate.奥巴马简介巴拉克•侯赛因•奥巴马，出生于1961年8月4日，是代表美国伊利诺州的资深联邦参议员，2008年美国总统选举民主党候选人。
奥巴马胜选演讲全文Obama’s Victory Speech
President Barack Obama’s speech in Chicago after his re-election Tuesday night, as transcribed by Roll CallThank you so much.Tonight, more than 200 years after a former colony won the right to determine its own destiny, the task of perfecting our union moves forward.It moves forward because of you. It moves forward because you reaffirmed the spirit that has triumphed over war and depression, the spirit that has lifted this country from the depths of despair to the great heights of hope, the belief that while each of us will pursue our own individual dreams, we are an American family and we rise or fall together as one nation and as one people.Tonight, in this election, you, the American people, reminded us that while our road has been hard, while our journey has been long, we have picked ourselves up, we have fought our way back, and we know in our hearts that for the United States of America the best is yet to come.I want to thank every American who participated in this election, whether you voted for the very first time or waited in line for a very long time. By the way, we have to fix that.Whether you pounded the pavement or picked up the phone, whether you held an Obama sign or a Romney sign, you made your voice heard and you made a difference.I just spoke with Gov. Romney and I congratulated him and Paul Ryan on a hard-fought campaign. We may have battled fiercely, but it’s only because we love this country deeply and we care so strongly about its future. From George to Lenore to their son Mitt, the Romney family has chosen to give back to America through public service and that is the legacy that we honor and applaud tonight. In the weeks ahead, I also look forward to sitting down with Gov. Romney to talk about where we can work together to move this country forward.I want to thank my friend and partner of the last four years, America’s happy warrior, the best vice president anybody could ever hope for, Joe Biden.And I wouldn’t be the man I am today without the woman who agreed to marry me 20 years ago. Let me say this publicly: Michelle, I have never loved you more. I have never been prouder to watch the rest of America fall in love with you, too, as our nation’s first lady. Sasha and Malia, before our very eyes you’re growing up to become two strong, smartbeautiful young women, just like your mom. And I’m so proud of you guys. But I will say that for now one dog’s probably enough.To the best campaign team and volunteers in the history of politics. The best. The best ever. Some of you were new this time around, and some of you have been at my side since the very beginning. But all of you are family. No matter what you do or where you go from here, you will carry the memory of the history we made together and you will have the lifelong appreciation of a grateful president. Thank you for believing all the way, through every hill, through every valley. You lifted me up the whole way and I will always be grateful for everything that you’ve done and all the incredible work that you put in.I know that political campaigns can sometimes seem small, even silly. And that provides plenty of fodder for the cynics that tell us that politics is nothing more than a contest of egos or the domain of special interests. But if you ever get the chance to talk to folks who turned out at our rallies and crowded along a rope line in a high school gym, or saw folksworking late in a campaign office in some tiny county far away from home, you’ll discover something else.You’ll hear the determination in the voice of a young field organizer who’s working his way through college and wants to make sure every child has that same opportunity. You’ll hear the pride in the voice of a volunteer who’s going door to door because her brother was finally hired when the local auto plant added another shift. You’ll hear the deep patriotism in the voice of a military spouse who’s working the phones late at night to make sure that no one who fights for this country ever has to fight for a job or a roof over their head when they come home.That’s why we do this. That’s what politics can be. That’s why elections matter. It’s not small, it’s big. It’s important. Democracy in a nation of 300 million can be noisy and messy and complicated. We have our own opinions. Each of us has deeply held beliefs. And when we go through tough times, when we make big decisions as a country, it necessarily stirs passions, stirs up controversy.That won’t change after tonight, and it shouldn’t. These arguments we have are a mark of our liberty. We can neverforget that as we speak people in distant nations are risking their lives right now just for a chance to argue about the issues that matter, the chance to cast their ballots like we did today.But despite all our differences, most of us share certain hopes for America’s future. We want our kids to grow up in a country where they have access to the best schools and the best teachers. A country that lives up to its legacy as the global leader in technology and discovery and innovation, with all the good jobs and new businesses that follow.We want our children to live in an America that isn’t burdened by debt, that isn’t weakened by inequality, that isn’t threatened by the destructive power of a warming planet. We want to pass on a country that’s safe and respected and admired around the world, a nation that is defended by the strongest military on earth and the best troops this —this world has ever known. But also a country that moves with confidence beyond this time of war, to shape a peace that is built on the promise of freedom and dignity for every human being.We believe in a generous America, in a compassionate America, in a tolerant Ameri ca, open to the dreams of an immigrant’s daughter who studies in our schools and pledges to our flag. To the young boy on the south side of Chicago who sees a life beyond the nearest street corner. To the furniture worker’s child in North Carolina who wants to become a doctor or a scientist, an engineer or an entrepreneur, a diplomat or even a president —that’s the future we hope for. That’s the vision we share. That’s where we need to go — forward. That’s where we need to go.Now, we will disagree, sometimes fiercely, about how to get there. As it has for more than two centuries, progress will come in fits and starts. It’s not always a straight line. It’s not always a smooth path.By itself, the recognition that we have common hopes and dreams won’t end al l the gridlock or solve all our problems or substitute for the painstaking work of building consensus and making the difficult compromises needed to move this country forward. But that common bond is where we must begin. Our economy is recovering. A decade of war is ending. A long campaign is now over. And whether I earned your vote or not,I have listened to you, I have learned from you, and you’ve made me a better president. And with your stories and your struggles, I return to the White House more determined and more inspired than ever about the work there is to do and the future that lies ahead.Tonight you voted for action, not politics as usual. You elected us to focus on your jobs, not ours. And in the coming weeks and months, I am looking forward to reaching out and working with leaders of both parties to meet the challenges we can only solve together. Reducing our deficit. Reforming our tax code. Fixing our immigration system. Freeing ourselves from foreign oil. We’ve got more work to do.But that do esn’t mean your work is done. The role of citizen in our democracy does not end with your vote. America’s never been about what can be done for us. It’s about what can be done by us together through the hard and frustrating, but necessary work of self-gove rnment. That’s the principle we were founded on.This country has more wealth than any nation, but that’s not what makes us rich. We have the most powerful military in history, but that’s not what makes us strong. Our university,our culture are all the en vy of the world, but that’s not what keeps the world coming to our shores.What makes America exceptional are the bonds that hold together the most diverse nation on earth. The belief that our destiny is shared; that this country only works when we accept certain obligations to one another and to future generations. The freedom which so many Americans have fought for and died for come with responsibilities as well as rights. And among those are love and charity and duty and patriotism. That’s what makes Ame rica great.I am hopeful tonight because I’ve seen the spirit at work in America. I’ve seen it in the family business whose owners would rather cut their own pay than lay off their neighbors, and in the workers who would rather cut back their hours than se e a friend lose a job. I’ve seen it in the soldiers who reenlist after losing a limb and in those SEALs who charged up the stairs into darkness and danger because they knew there was a buddy behind them watching their back.I’ve seen it on the shores of Ne w Jersey and New York, where leaders from every party and level of government have swept aside their differences to help a community rebuild from thewreckage of a terrible storm. And I saw just the other day, in Mentor, Ohio, where a father told the story of his8-year-old daughter, whose long battle with leukemia nearly cost their family everything had it not been for health care reform passing just a few months before the insurance company was about to stop paying for her care.I had an opportunity to not just talk to the father, but meet this incredible daughter of his. And when he spoke to the crowd listening to that father’s story, every parent in that room had tears in their eyes, because we knew that little girl could be our own. And I know that every American wants her future to be just as bright. That’s who we are. That’s the country I’m so proud to lead as your president.And tonight, despite all the hardship we’ve been through, despite all the frustrations of Washington, I’ve never been more hopeful about our future. I have never been more hopeful about America. And I ask you to sustain that hope. I’m not talking about blind optimism, the kind of hope that just ignores the enormity of the tasks ahead or the roadblocks that stand in our path. I’m no t talking about the wishful idealismthat allows us to just sit on the sidelines or shirk from a fight.I have always believed that hope is that stubborn thing inside us that insists, despite all the evidence to the contrary, that something better awaits us so long as we have the courage to keep reaching, to keep working, to keep fighting. America, I believe we can build on the progress we’ve made and continue to fight for new jobs and new opportunity and new security for the middle class. I believe we can keep the promise of our founders, the idea that if you’re willing to work hard, it doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from or what you look like or where you love. It doesn’t matter whether you’re black or white or Hispanic or Asian or Native American or young or old or rich or poor, able, disabled, gay or straight, you can make it here in America if you’re willing to try.I believe we can seize this future together because we are not as divided as our politics suggests. We’re not as cynical as the pundits believe. We are greater than the sum of our individual ambitions, and we remain more than a collectionof red states and blue states. We are and forever will be the United States of America.And together with your help and God’s grace we will con tinue our journey forward and remind the world just why it is that we live in the greatest nation on Earth.Thank you, America. God bless you. God bless these United States.。
肯尼迪就职演讲与奥巴马对比
President Kennedy was an excellent speaker and writer. Kennedy’s speech object is global, does not only aimed at the American citizen, moreover in view of international judgment. He applied various historic. Such as, alleles, repetition, alliteration, antithesis, metaphor, synecdoche. And he used the first person, let people in the same standpoint, feel comfortable, so make it easy to win their support. He aroused American’s sense of pride and responsibility. In his address, we can learn the political, social, cultural situation at that moment and appreciate the art of his language.Firstly, Kennedy’s victory is all the people’s victory. ―We observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedom--symbolizing an end, as well as a beginning--signif ying renewal, as well as change…‖ Kennedy emphasized that he become the president of America is not only a victory of a party but also reflect the celebration of freedom. It symbolizing a new start which fulfill hope, freedom and equal rights.Secondly, the new generations advocate freedom, equal rights and peace.―…We dare not forget today that we are the heirs of that first revolution. Let the word go forth from this time and place... and to which we are committed today at home and around the world…‖The United States had made huge profits in the Second World War. As a result, the post-war years saw a degree of prosperity of capitalist economy. The relation between capital and labor became less intense. There was a relative peace. As to the new generation, few of them have been influenced by the old doctrine of pre-world war，they witness the tragedy of war and the power of the nucleus. Americans are free—free to express to create, and ideally, to solve problems, and expect to make the world a better place. They rose with a respect, recognition for and expectation of continued freedom; they have immense freedom and their ancient people fought to have freedom.Thirdly,Kennedy was an eloquent speaker. He is specially trained. This speech is very powerful and wonderful. He lays his emphasis on the successful appeals to the emotion of the listeners. For example,1.Highly rhetorical ---parallelism, antithesis, metaphor, simile, metonymy, hyperbole, alliteration. 2. Invoking the name of God, theuse of biblical style. 3. Use of key abstract words: faith, devotion, freedom, liberty, courage, loyalty, belief, These abstractions are impossible to define precisely, conquer, dare, which are inspiring and emotional.Barack Obama's Victory Speech also has some features.Firstly, related information of Obama and his Victory speech. Obama was born in Hawaii, and his father was a student from Kenya while his mother was a white Kansas. Obama graduated from Columbia University and Harvard University, and for the first time in 1996, he was elected Illinois senator while, in 2004, for the first time elected as a Senator, to become the U.S. Congress in the history of the 5th session of Congress—the only black senator. In July 2004, the convening of the Democratic Party National Congress, Obama has been designated to do the next day, ―the keynote speech.‖, which is the Democrats on the party’s program and policy statements, usually by the party’s most promising political star to make. Obama delivered the speech he wrote and published an impassioned speech. In his speech, he proposed the elimination of differences between political parties and ethnic differences, ―a U.S.‖dream.Secondly, grammatical features. We know that casual speech tends to use short sentences. But a glance at Oba ma’s speech reveals that its sentences vary much in length. there are many paragraphs only including one sentence. Though there can be several clauses in a longer sentence, they mainly come after the main sentence, which presents no great difficulty for the audience to comprehend. There are no incomplete sentences. These characteristics show the double traits of public speaking: it is formal as is required of written language, and it is yet not difficult to understand at the time of its delivery as is required of the spoken mode. For example: She was born just a generation past slavery; a time when there were no cars on the road or planes in the sky; when someone like her couldn’t vote for two reasons – because she was a woman and because of the color of her skin.Thirdly, Lexical features. In order to adapt the message to the particular audience being addressed, there seems to be a tendency for the speaker to incline his/her language toward the relatively less formal, less rigid ways of speaking, makingreference to himself/ herself, introducing humor, asking for direct response from the audience, or using some colloquial items or idioms, even some dialect words, to appear “closer”to his/her audience. Public speech is careful about of words. It tends to use words accurate and clear in meaning. For instance: There will be setbacks and false starts. There are many who won’t agree with every decision or policy I make as President, and we know that government can’t solve every problem. But I will always be honest with you about the challenges we face. I will listen to you, especially when we disagree. And above all, I will ask you join in the work of remaking this nation the only way it’s been done in America for two-hundred and twenty-one years –block by block, brick by brick, calloused hand by calloused hand.英语09-4 李俊欣。
2013版高中英语全程复习方略 课件：选修9 Units 3～4(译林牛津版)
Unit 3 The meaning of colour 颜色的意义
Unit 4 Behind beliefs 信仰的背后
Ⅰ. 单词盘点
根据词性和汉语意思写出词汇 sew 1. _____(vt. & vi. ) abolish 2. ________(vt. ) 缝；做针线活 废除，废止(法律、制度、习俗等) 派驻，使驻扎 美德；德行；优点
③He has a strong objection to getting up early.
他强烈反对早起。 ④I have an objection to such treatment. (句型转换) object to =I ______ ____such treatment. being _______like this. =I object to______ treated
station 3. _________(vt. )
virtue 4. _______(n. )
bound 5. ______(adj. ) consistent 6. __________(adj. ) strike 7. ________(vt. ) burden 8. ________(n. ) centre 9. ________(vt. )
3. similarity n. 相似点，相像处；相似性
①I can see the similarity between you and your brother.
我看得出来你和你弟弟很相像。
【拓展】
similar adj. 相似的，类似的
be similar to
be similar in
类似于，与„„相似
The victory speech of Barack Obama 奥巴马获胜演讲全文(中英文对照)
奥巴马获胜演讲全文（中英文对照）The victory speech of Barack ObamaObama：奥巴马：Hello, Chicago.您好，芝加哥。
If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.如果还有人对美国是否凡事都有可能存疑，还有人怀疑美国奠基者的梦想在我们所处的时代是否依然鲜活，还有人质疑我们的民主制度的力量，那么今晚，这些问题都有了答案。
It's the answer told by lines that stretched around schools and churches in numbers this nation has never seen, by people who waited three hours and four hours, many for the first time in their lives, because they believed that this time must be different, that their voices could be that difference.这是设在学校和教堂的投票站前排起的前所未见的长队给出的答案；是等了三四个小时的选民所给出的答案，其中许多人都是有生以来第一次投票，因为他们认定这一次肯定会不一样，认为自己的声音会是这次大选有别于以往之所在。
It's the answer spoken by young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled. Americans who sent a message to the world that we have never been just a collection of individuals or a collection of red states and blue states.这是所有美国人民共同给出的答案－－无论老少贫富，无论是民主党还是共和党，无论是黑人、白人、拉美裔、亚裔、原住民，是同性恋者还是异性恋者、残疾人还是健全人－－我们从来不是“红州”和“蓝州”的对立阵营。
Obama--Inaugural Speech (奥巴马就职演讲-整理)
奥巴马就职演说美国当选总统、民主党人奥巴马2009年1月20日在美国国会大厦西侧的露天平台上正式宣誓就任美国第44任总统。
宣誓就职后，奥巴马发表就职演说。
以下为演说的英文版全文：--------------------------------------------------------------------------------My fellow citizens:I stand here today humbled by the task before us,grateful for the trust you have bestowed,mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors.I thank President Bush for his service to our nation,as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.各位同胞：今天我站在这里，为眼前的重大责任感到谦卑，对各位的信任心怀感激，对先贤的牺牲铭记在心。
我要谢谢布什总统为这个国家的服务，也感谢他在政权转移期间的宽厚和配合。
Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath.The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace.Yet,every so often,the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms.At these moments,America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office,but because We the People have remained faithful to the ideals of our forebearers,and true to our founding documents.四十四位美国人发表过总统就职誓言，这些誓词或是在繁荣富强及和平宁静之际发表，或是在乌云密布，时局动荡之时。
《梦想与责任：奥巴马对学生的演讲》(Obama's_Speech_To_Students_9th_Sept'09_-_A_Message_Of_Hope_And_Re
Hello, everybody! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. All right, everybody go ahead and have a seat. How is everybody doing today? (Applause.) How about Tim Spicer? (Applause.) I am here with students at Wakefield High School in Arlington, V irginia. And we’ve got students tuning in from all across America, from kindergarten through 12th grade. And I am just so glad that all could join us today. And I want to thank Wakefield for being such an outstanding host. Give yourselves a big round of applause. (Applause.)大家好！谢谢你们。
谢谢你们。
谢谢你们大家。
好，大家请就坐。
你们今天都好吗？（掌声）蒂姆·斯派塞（Tim Spicer）好吗？（掌声）我现在与弗吉尼亚州阿灵顿郡韦克菲尔德高中的学生们在一起。
美国各地从小学预备班到中学12年级的学生正在收听收看。
我很高兴大家今天都能参与。
我还要感谢韦克菲尔德高中出色的组织安排。
请为你们自己热烈鼓掌。
（掌声）I know that for many of you, today is the first day of school. And for those of you in kindergarten, or starting middle or high school, it’s your first day in a new school, so it’s understandable if you’re a little nervous. I imagine there are some seniors out there who are feeling pretty good right now -- (applause) -- with just one more year to go. And no matter what grade you’re in, some of you are probably wishing it were still summer and you could’ve stayed in bed just a little bit longer this morning.我知道，今天是你们很多人开学的日子。
奥巴马就职演说中英文
奥巴马就职演说中英文巴拉克·奥巴马（Barack Obama）于 2009 年 1 月 20 日宣誓就职成为美国第 44 任总统，他的就职演说振奋人心，传递了对未来的希望和决心。
以下是奥巴马就职演说的中英文对照：My fellow citizens:I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transitionFortyfour Americans have now taken the presidential oath The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because We the People have remained faithful to the ideals of our forbearers, and true to our founding documentsSo it has been So it must be with this generation of AmericansThat we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood Our nation is at war, against a farreaching network of violence and hatred Our economy is badly weakened, a consequence of greed and irresponsibility on the part of some, but also our collective failure to make hard choices and prepare the nation for a new age Homes have been lost; jobs shed; businesses shutteredOur health care is too costly; our schools fail too many; and each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planetThese are the indicators of crisis, subject to data and statistics Less measurable but no less profound is a sapping of confidence across our land a nagging fear that America's decline is inevitable, and that the next generation must lower its sightsToday I say to you that the challenges we face are real They are serious and they are many They will not be met easily or in a short span of time But know this, America they will be metOn this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discordOn this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn out dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politicsWe remain a young nation, but in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation: the Godgiven promise that all are equal, all are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happinessIn reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is never a given It must be earned Our journey has never been one of shortcuts or settling for less It has not been the path for the fainthearted forthose who prefer leisure over work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame Rather, it has been the risktakers, the doers, the makers of things some celebrated but more often men and women obscure in their labor, who have carried us up the long, rugged path towards prosperity and freedomFor us, they packed up their few worldly possessions and traveled across oceans in search of a new lifeFor us, they toiled in sweatshops and settled the West; endured the lash of the whip and plowed the hard earthFor us, they fought and died, in places like Concord and Gettysburg; Normandy and Khe SahnTime and again these men and women struggled and sacrificed and worked till their hands were raw so that we might live a better life They saw America as bigger than the sum of our individual ambitions; greater than all the differences of birth or wealth or factionThis is the journey we continue today We remain the most prosperous, powerful nation on Earth But the time has come to ask seriously if we are doing all we can to keep that title, if we are doing all we can to build on the progress of past decades and meet the challenges of the futureI believe that if we are to meet the challenges of this new century, we must return to the values that have always sustained our nation: hard work and honesty, courage and fair play, tolerance and curiosity, loyalty and patriotismThese things are old These things are true They have been the quiet force of progress throughout our history What is demanded then is a return tothese truths What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility a recognition, on the part of every American, that we have duties to ourselves, our nation, and the world, duties that we do not grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character, than giving our all to a difficult taskThis is the price and the promise of citizenshipThis is the source of our confidence the knowledge that God calls on us to shape an uncertain destinyThis is the meaning of our liberty and our creed why men and women and children of every race and every faith can join in celebration across this magnificent mall, and why a man whose father less than sixty years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant can now stand before you to take a most sacred oathSo let us mark this day with remembrance, of who we are and how far we have traveled In the year of America's birth, in the coldest of months, a small band of patriots huddled by dying campfires on the shores of an icy river The capital was abandoned The enemy was advancing The snow was stained with blood At a moment when the outcome of our revolution was most in doubt, the father of our nation ordered these words be read to the people:＂Let it be told to the future worldthat in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survivethat the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet it＂America In the face of our common dangers, in this winter of our hardship, let us remember these timeless words With hope and virtue, let us brave once more the icy currents, and endure what storms may come Let it be said by our children's children that when we were tested we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God's grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generationsThank you God bless you And God bless the United States of America同胞们：今天我站在这里，为眼前的重责大任感到谦卑，对各位的信任心怀感激，对我们先辈的牺牲铭记在心。
奥巴马就职演说中英文
奥巴马就职演说中英文Ladies and gentlemen,Today, we gather here to witness a historic moment - the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama. As President Obama takes the oath of office, we embark on a new journey filled with hope, unity, and progress. In his inaugural address, President Obama delivered a powerful speech that resonated with people not only in America but also across the globe. Let us delve into his words and examine the key messages he conveyed to the world.President Obama's inaugural speech began with a reflection on the challenges and hardships that beset the nation. He acknowledged the economic crisis, social divides, and the need for change. By acknowledging the difficulties, he set the tone for his speech and emphasized the importance of a united approach to overcoming these obstacles.One of the central themes in President Obama's address was the idea of responsibility. He emphasized that responsibility is not solely the duty of the government or of a select few, but the responsibility of every citizen. He urged Americans to work together, stating, "What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility – a recognition, on the part of every American, that we have duties to ourselves, our nation, and the world."President Obama also stressed the need for unity and collaboration among nations. He recognized that the challenges faced by America were not unique, and that the solutions required global cooperation. He stated, "To all other peoples and governments who are watching today, from thegrandest capitals to the small village where my father was born: know that America is a friend of each nation and every man, woman, and child who seeks a future of peace and dignity."Furthermore, President Obama's speech addressed the need for change in America's foreign policy. He expressed his vision for a new era of diplomacy, stating, "We will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist." This statement reflected his administration's commitment to engage with nations around the world, promoting dialogue and understanding.In addition to addressing the challenges facing America, President Obama also spoke about the opportunities that lie ahead. He inspired hope by outlining his vision of a prosperous and inclusive nation. He stated, "We will build the roads and bridges, the electric grids, and digital lines that feed our commerce and bind us together." President Obama emphasized the importance of investing in infrastructure, technology, and education to ensure America's long-term success.President Obama's inaugural speech was a powerful blend of inspiration, hope, and responsibility. His words resonated with people from all walks of life, transcending borders and cultures. By emphasizing unity, responsibility, and the pursuit of a better future, President Obama set a path for positive change.As we reflect on President Obama's inaugural address, let us remember the significance of this moment in history. It serves as a reminder of the power of words and the potential for transformation that lies within everyindividual. Let us be inspired, take responsibility, and work towards a brighter future - not only for America, but for the world.In conclusion, President Obama's inauguration speech was a testament to his leadership, vision, and ability to inspire. His words continue to resonate with people around the world, reminding us of the power of unity, responsibility, and hope. As we move forward, let us carry these messages in our hearts and work towards a more inclusive, prosperous, and peaceful world.。
十大经典励志英文演讲稿
#### 1. "The Power of Now" by Eckhart TolleIn this speech, Eckhart Tolle emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and letting go of past regrets and future anxieties. He encourages listeners to awaken to the power of the now and to embrace life fully.> "The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it."#### 2. "I Have a Dream" by Martin Luther King Jr.Delivered on August 28, 1963, in Washington D.C., Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech is a powerful call for racial equality and justice in the United States. His words continue to inspire generations to fight for equality and justice.> "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."#### 3. "We Choose to Go to the Moon" by President John F. KennedyIn this famous speech, President Kennedy announced the goal of landing an American on the moon and returning him safely to Earth before the end of the decade. His vision and determination sparked the Apollo program and inspired a generation.> "We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard."#### 4. "The Great Speech" by Winston ChurchillDelivered on June 4, 1940, in the House of Commons, Winston Churchill's rousing speech is a testament to his leadership and the British people's resolve during World War II. His words are a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of the human spirit.> "We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender."#### 5. "You Have to Fail to Succeed" by J.K. RowlingIn this speech, J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, shares her struggles with poverty and her journey to success. She encourages listeners to embrace failure as a stepping stone to success.> "Failure is so important for success. I've met so many people whodon't want to fail, that they're afraid to try anything new."#### 6. "The Value of Failure" by Steve JobsIn his Stanford University commencement speech, Steve Jobs reflects on his own failures and the lessons he learned from them. He reminds listeners that it is through failure that we learn and grow.> "You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future."#### 7. "We Are All Made of Stars" by Neil deGrasse TysonIn this inspiring speech, Neil deGrasse Tyson takes listeners on a journey through the cosmos and reminds us of our connection to the universe. He encourages us to look up at the stars and see ourselves as part of a vast and beautiful tapestry.> "We are all connected; to each other, to this earth, to this universe: We have a commonality. We are all made of star stuff."#### 8. "The Audacity of Hope" by Barack ObamaIn his speech accepting the Democratic Party's nomination for President in 2004, Barack Obama delivered a powerful message of hope and change. His words resonated with a nation looking for a new direction.> "The future is not a gift. It is an opportunity and it is a responsibility."#### 9. "You Are a Badass" by Jen SinceroIn her speech, Jen Sincero shares her journey of self-discovery and the power of believing in oneself. She encourages listeners to embrace their inner badass and take control of their lives.> "You are a badass. You are strong. You are capable. You are worthy."#### 10. "The Gift of Imperfection" by Brené BrownIn this talk, Brené Brown discusses the importance of embracing imperfection and vulnerability. She encourages listeners to cultivate courage, compassion, and connection in their lives.> "Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change. If we want to change the world, we have to start with ourselves."These speeches have inspired millions around the world and continue tobe a source of motivation and inspiration. Whether you're looking to overcome adversity, pursue your dreams, or simply find meaning in life, these speeches offer valuable insights and powerful messages.。
永不放弃梦想-美国第一夫人Michelle Obama的精彩演讲
Michelle Obama Full Text of MichelleObama Speech, Democratic National Convention2008年8月26日，民主党的党团大会开幕，开幕的第一天，Michelle Obama独自站在了台前，发表了一篇精彩的演讲。
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August 25, 2008In these prepared remarks, Michelle Obama talks about her personal story of growing up on the South Side of Chicago and giving up a corporate law job for public service. She discusses her marriage with Barack Obama and their commitment to their children — and, in particular, highlights the Obamas' commitment to working families. The speech as delivered may vary from the following text.Text of Michelle Obama's speech at the conventionAs you might imagine, for Barack, running for president is nothing compared to that first game of basketball with my brother Craig.I can't tell you how much it means to have Craig and my mom here tonight. Like Craig, I can feel my dad looking down on us, just as I've felt his presence in every grace-filled moment of my life. At six-foot-six, I've often felt like Craig was looking down on me too — literally. But the truth is, both when we were kids and today, he wasn't looking down on me — he was watching over me. And he's been there for me every step of the way since that clear February day 19 months ago, when — with little more than our faith in each other and a hunger for change — we joined my husband, Barack Obama, on the improbable journey that's brought us to this moment.But each of us also comes here tonight by way of our own improbable journey.I come here tonight as a sister, blessed with a brother who is my mentor, my protector and my lifelong friend.I come here as a wife who loves my husband and believes he will be an extraordinary president.I come here as a Mom whose girls are the heart of my heart and the center of my world — they're the first thing I think about when I wake up in the morning, and the last thing I think about when I go to bed at night. Their future — and all our children's future — is my stake in this election.And I come here as a daughter — raised on the South Side of Chicago by a father who was a blue collar city worker, and a mother who stayed at home with my brother and me. My mother's love has always been a sustaining force for our family, and one of my greatest joys is seeing her integrity, her compassion, and her intelligence reflected in my own daughters.My dad was our rock. Although he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in his early thirties, he was our provider, our champion, our hero. As he got sicker, it got harder for him to walk, it took him longer to get dressed in the morning. But if he was in pain, he never let on. He never stopped smiling and laughing — even while struggling to button his shirt, even while using two canes to get himself across the room to give my Mom a kiss. He just woke up a little earlier, and worked a little harder.He and my mom poured everything they had into me and Craig. It was the greatest gift a child can receive: never doubting for a single minute that you're loved, and cherished, and have a place in this world. And thanks to their faith and hard work, we both wereable to go on to college. So I know firsthand from their lives —and mine — that the American dream endures.And you know, what struck me when I first met Barack was that even though he had this funny name, even though he'd grown up all the way across the continent in Hawaii, his family was so much like mine. He was raised by grandparents who were working class folks just like my parents, and by a single mother who struggled to pay the bills just like we did. Like my family, they scrimped and saved so that he could have opportunities they never had themselves. And Barack and I were raised with so many of the same values: that you work hard for what you want in life; that your word is your bond and you do what you say you're going to do; that you treat people with dignity and respect, even if you don't know them, and even if you don't agree with them.And Barack and I set out to build lives guided by these values, and pass them on to the next generation. Because we want our children — and all children in this nation — to know that the only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work for them.And as our friendship grew, and I learned more about Barack, he introduced me to the work he'd done when he first moved to Chicago after college. Instead of heading to Wall Street, Barack had gone to work in neighborhoods devastated when steel plants shut down, and jobs dried up. And he'd been invited back to speak to people from those neighborhoods about how to rebuild their community.The people gathered together that day were ordinary folks doing the best they could to build a good life. They were parents living paycheck to paycheck; grandparents trying to get by on a fixed income; men frustrated that they couldn't support their families after their jobs disappeared. Those folks weren't asking for a handout or a shortcut. They were ready to work — they wanted tocontribute. They believed — like you and I believe — that America should be a place where you can make it if you try. Barack stood up that day, and spoke words that have stayed with me ever since. He talked about "The world as it is" and "The world as it should be." And he said that all too often, we accept the distance between the two, and settle for the world as it is — even when it doesn't reflect our values and aspirations. But he reminded us that we know what our world should look like. We know what fairness and justice and opportunity look like. And he urged us to believe in ourselves — to find the strength within ourselves to strive for the world as it should be. And isn't that the great American story?It's the story of men and women gathered in churches and union halls, in town squares and high school gyms — people who stood up and marched and risked everything they had — refusing to settle, determined to mold our future into the shape of our ideals. It is because of their will and determination that this week, we celebrate two anniversaries: the 88th anniversary of women winning the right to vote, and the 45th anniversary of that hot summer day when Dr. King lifted our sights and our hearts with his dream for our nation.I stand here today at the crosscurrents of that history — knowing that my piece of the American dream is a blessing hard won by those who came before me. All of them driven by the same conviction that drove my dad to get up an hour early each day to painstakingly dress himself for work. The same conviction that drives the men and women I've met all across this country: People who work the day shift, kiss their kids goodnight, and head out for the night shift — without disappointment, without regret —that goodnight kiss a reminder of everything they're working for.The military families who say grace each night with an empty seat at the table. The servicemen and women who love this country so much, they leave those they love most to defend it.The young people across America serving our communities —teaching children, cleaning up neighborhoods, caring for the least among us each and every day.People like Hillary Clinton, who put those 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling, so that our daughters — and sons — can dream a little bigger and aim a little higher.People like Joe Biden, who's never forgotten where he came from, and never stopped fighting for folks who work long hours and face long odds and need someone on their side again.All of us driven by a simple belief that the world as it is just won't do — that we have an obligation to fight for the world as it should be.That is the thread that connects our hearts. That is the thread that runs through my journey and Barack's journey and so many other improbable journeys that have brought us here tonight, where the current of history meets this new tide of hope.That is why I love this country.And in my own life, in my own small way, I've tried to give back to this country that has given me so much. That's why I left a job at a law firm for a career in public service, working to empower young people to volunteer in their communities. Because I believe that each of us — no matter what our age or background or walk of life — each of us has something to contribute to the life of this nation.It's a belief Barack shares — a belief at the heart of his life's work.It's what he did all those years ago, on the streets of Chicago, setting up job training to get people back to work and afterschool programs to keep kids safe — working block by block to help people lift up their families.It's what he did in the Illinois Senate, moving people from welfare to jobs, passing tax cuts for hard working families, and making sure women get equal pay for equal work.It's what he's done in the United States Senate, fighting to ensure the men and women who serve this country are welcomed home not just with medals and parades, but with good jobs and benefits and health care — including mental health care.That's why he's running — to end the war in Iraq responsibly, to build an economy that lifts every family, to make health care available for every American, and to make sure every child in this nation gets a world class education all the way from preschool to college. That's what Barack Obama will do as President of the United States of America.He'll achieve these goals the same way he always has — by bringing us together and reminding us how much we share and how alike we really are. You see, Barack doesn't care where you're from, or what your background is, or what party — if any — you belong to. That's not how he sees the world. He knows that thread that connects us — our belief in America's promise, our commitment to our children's future — is strong enough to hold us together as one nation even when we disagree.It was strong enough to bring hope to those neighborhoods in Chicago.It was strong enough to bring hope to the mother he met worried about her child in Iraq; hope to the man who's unemployed, butcan't afford gas to find a job; hope to the student working nights to pay for her sister's health care, sleeping just a few hours a day. And it was strong enough to bring hope to people who came out on a cold Iowa night and became the first voices in this chorus for change that's been echoed by millions of Americans from every corner of this nation.Millions of Americans who know that Barack understands their dreams; that Barack will fight for people like them; and that Barack will finally bring the change we need.And in the end, after all that's happened these past 19 months, the Barack Obama I know today is the same man I fell in love with 19 years ago. He's the same man who drove me and our new baby daughter home from the hospital ten years ago this summer, inching along at a snail's pace, peering anxiously at us in the rearview mirror, feeling the whole weight of her future in his hands, determined to give her everything he'd struggled so hard for himself, determined to give her what he never had: the affirming embrace of a father's love.And as I tuck that little girl and her little sister into bed at night, I think about how one day, they'll have families of their own. And one day, they — and your sons and daughters — will tell their own children about what we did together in this election. They'll tell them how this time, we listened to our hopes, instead of our fears. How this time, we decided to stop doubting and to start dreaming. How this time, in this great country — where a girl from the South Side of Chicago can go to college and law school, and the son of a single mother from Hawaii can go all the way to the White House — we committed ourselves to building the world as it should be. So tonight, in honor of my father's memory and my daughters' future — out of gratitude to those whose triumphs we mark this week, and those whose everyday sacrifices have brought us to thismoment — let us devote ourselves to finishing their work; let us work together to fulfill their hopes; and let us stand together to elect Barack Obama President of the United States of America. Thank you, God bless you, and God bless America. Source: The Democratic National ConventionMichelle Obama米歇尔·奥巴马：成为美国第一夫人，米歇尔·奥巴马 (Michelle Obama) 创造了两项纪录：第一位非洲裔第一夫人和个子最高的第一夫人。
19_20学年新教材高中英语unit4naturaldisasterssectionⅣlisteni
Section ⅣListening and Talking & Reading for WritingⅠ.核心单词根据音标及词义写出正确的单词1．supply/sə'plaɪ/n.[pl.]补给品；供应(量)；补给vt.供应；供给2．tap_/tæp/vi.& vt.轻叩；轻敲；轻拍n．水龙头；轻叩；轻敲3．pipe/paɪp/n.管子；管道4．whistle/'wɪsl/vi.吹口哨；发出笛声vt.吹口哨；n.哨子(声)；呼啸声5．emergency/i'mɜːdʒənsi/n.突发事件；紧急情况6．calm/kɑːm/adj.镇静的；沉着的vt.使平静；使镇静7．aid/eɪd/n.援助；帮助；救援物资vi.& vt.(formal)帮助；援助8．crash/kræʃ/vt.& vi.碰撞；撞击n．撞车；碰撞9．sweep/swiːp/vt.& vi.(swept, swept)打扫；清扫10．wave/weɪv/n.海浪；波浪vi.& vt.挥手；招手11．strike/straɪk/vi.& vt.(struck, struck/stricken)侵袭；突击；击打n．罢工；罢课；袭击12．deliver/dɪ'lɪvə(r)/vt.& vi.递送；传达vt.发表13._summary/'sʌməri/n.总结；概括；概要Ⅱ.拓展词汇根据音标及词义写出正确的单词，并牢记拓展词汇1．erupt (vi.)(指火山)爆发；突然发生→eruption (n.)火山爆发；(战争等)爆发2．power n．能力；力量；权力→powerful adj.强大的；有力的→powerless adj.无力的；没有能力的3．effect/ɪ'fekt/n.影响；结果；效果→effective adj.有效果的4．length/leθ/n.长；长度→long adj.长的Ⅲ.重点短语根据汉语意思补全短语1．in the open air 露天；在户外2．on hand 现有(尤指帮助)3．sweep_away 消灭；彻底消除4．put up 搭建，举起，张贴5．stay_calm 保持冷静6．in danger 处境危险7．first of_all 首先8．as many as 多达Ⅳ.重点句型1．v.ing结构作结果状语The most powerful earthquake in the past 40 years caused a tsunami that crashed into coastlines across Asia yesterday, killing_more_than_6,500_people in Indonesia, India, Thailand, Malaysia at least four other countries.最强大的地震在过去的40年里引起了海啸，昨天亚洲海岸线被毁，造成印尼、印度、泰国、马来西亚以及其他至少四个国家6 500多人死亡。
必看!十篇经典英语课代表演讲稿,借鉴提升演讲水平
必看！十篇经典英语课代表演讲稿，借鉴提升演讲水平IntroductionPublic speaking is an art that requires practice, confidence, and good communication skills. The ability to convey ideas and thoughts in a clear and concise manner is an essential trait for anyone who wishes to succeed in life. Over the years, there have been several notable speeches by great leaders, thinkers, and educators that have inspired millions of people worldwide. In this article, I will be discussing ten classic English speeches that are worth watching for anyone who wishes to enhance their public speaking prowess.1. Martin Luther King Jr - "I Have A Dream"The "I Have A Dream" speech is arguably the most famous speech in history, and for good reason. The speech was delivered by Martin Luther King Jr in 1963 during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The speech highlights King's vision of a future where racial equality and justice prevail. The speech's most memorable part is the recurringphrase "I have a dream," which has become synonymous with the civil rights movement.2. Winston Churchill - "We Shall Fight on the Beaches"Winston Churchill was the British Prime Minister during World War II. His "We Shall Fight on the Beaches" speech delivered in 1940 rallied the British people and inspired them to persevere despite overwhelming odds. Churchill's speech showcased his ability to use simple language to convey complex ideas and emotions.3. John F. Kennedy - "We Choose to Go to the Moon"John F. Kennedy's "We Choose to Go to the Moon" speech delivered in 1962 was a call to action for the United States to achieve the impossible. JFK challenged NASA and the American people to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade. The speech emphasized the importance of bold leadership and the pursuit of ambitious goals.4. Steve Jobs - "Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish"Steve Jobs delivered his "Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish" speech in 2005 at Stanford University. The speech was a call to action for students to follow their passions and take risks. The speech highlighted Jobs' personal journey and emphasized the importance of failure in achieving success.5. J.K. Rowling - "The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination"J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, delivered her "The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination" speech at Harvard University in 2008. The speech was an inspirational message about the importance of perseverance and creativity. Rowling's speech emphasized that failure is a necessary part of success and that imagination can help overcome adversity.6. Barack Obama - "A More Perfect Union"Barack Obama delivered his "A More Perfect Union" speech in 2008 during his presidential campaign. The speech addressed racial tensions in America and called for unity and understanding. Obama's speech highlighted the importance of empathy and perspective in promoting social cohesion.7. Malala Yousafzai - "The Right to Education"Malala Yousafzai delivered her "The Right to Education" speech at the United Nations in 2013. The speech focused on the importance of education in promoting equality and peace. Malala's speech emphasized the power of education to transform lives and create social change.8. Ellen DeGeneres - Tulane University Commencement SpeechEllen DeGeneres delivered her Tulane University Commencement Speech in 2009. The speech was a humorous and inspirational message about the importance of living in the present and following one's dreams. DeGeneres's speech emphasized the importance of kindness and gratitude in achieving happiness.9. Sheryl Sandberg - UC Berkeley Commencement SpeechSheryl Sandberg, the CEO of Facebook, delivered her UC Berkeley Commencement Speech in 2016. The speech focused on the importance of resilience and determination in overcomingadversity. Sandberg's speech emphasized that life is not a straight path and that success requires hard work and sacrifice.10. David Foster Wallace - "This Is Water"David Foster Wallace's "This Is Water" speech is a powerful message about the importance of awareness and empathy. The speech was delivered in 2005 at Kenyon College and highlighted the importance of questioning one's own assumptions and understanding the perspectives of others.ConclusionThe speeches mentioned above are classic examples of powerful speeches that have the ability to inspire and motivate people. These speeches highlight the importance of leadership, perseverance, creativity, and empathy in achieving success and making a positive impact in the world. By studying and practicing these speeches' techniques and strategies, one can improve their public speaking abilities and become a more effective communicator.。
奥巴马演讲 英语作文
Barack Obama,the44th President of the United States,is renowned for his eloquent speeches that have inspired millions around the world.His oratory skills are often praised for their ability to convey complex ideas with clarity and passion.Here is a sample English essay that discusses the impact of Obamas speeches and analyzes some of his most notable addresses.The Rhetorical Power of Barack Obamas SpeechesBarack Obama,a figure who has left an indelible mark on the political landscape of the United States,is as much known for his policies as he is for his speeches.His oratory prowess has been a defining feature of his public persona,often drawing comparisons to great speakers of the past.This essay will delve into the rhetorical strategies employed by Obama in his speeches and examine their impact on his audience.The Inaugural Address:A Call to UnityOne of the most memorable speeches delivered by Obama was his first inaugural address on January20,2009.The speech was a masterclass in the art of persuasion,with Obama using the occasion to call for unity and collective action in the face of the nations challenges.His use of inclusive language,such as we and our,served to create a sense of shared purpose among the diverse audience.The speech was not just a declaration of his intentions as president it was a call to arms for all Americans to join him in the pursuit of a more perfect union.The Cairo Speech:Bridging Cultural DividesIn June2009,Obama delivered a speech in Cairo,Egypt,aimed at improving relations between the United States and the Muslim world.The speech was notable for its cultural sensitivity and its acknowledgment of the historical complexities that had strained relations between the two sides.Obamas use of religious references and his emphasis on common values were strategic moves designed to foster a sense of mutual respect and understanding.The speech was a testament to the power of rhetoric in bridging cultural divides and promoting dialogue.The Eulogy for Reverend Clementa Pinckney:Healing and HopeFollowing the tragic shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston,South Carolina,in2015,Obama delivered a moving eulogy for ReverendClementa Pinckney.The speech was a poignant reflection on the enduring struggle for racial equality in America.Obamas ability to speak to the grief and anger of the community was matched by his call for healing and hope.His recitation of the hymn Amazing Grace was a powerful moment that underscored the theme of resilience in the face of adversity.The Farewell Address:Reflections and LegacyAs Obamas presidency drew to a close,he delivered his farewell address in Chicago on January10,2017.The speech was a retrospective look at his time in office,highlighting the progress made and the challenges that remained.Obamas farewell address was a blend of personal reflection and political commentary,with a focus on the importance of active citizenship and the need for continued engagement in the democratic process.His words served as a reminder of the enduring values that define America and the responsibility each citizen has to uphold them.ConclusionBarack Obamas speeches have been characterized by their ability to inspire,to educate, and to bring people together.His use of language is deliberate and thoughtful,designed to resonate with his audience on both an emotional and intellectual level.Whether addressing the nation on a momentous occasion or speaking to a grieving community, Obamas speeches have consistently demonstrated the power of rhetoric to shape public discourse and influence the course of history.In conclusion,Obamas speeches serve as a reminder of the importance of effective communication in leadership.His ability to convey complex ideas with clarity and to inspire action has been a hallmark of his presidency and a testament to the enduring power of the spoken word.。
怎样评价奥巴马的祝福语
怎样评价奥巴马的祝福语Barack Obama, as the 44th President of the United States, is known for his eloquence and ability to connect with people through his words. His speeches and public addresses have often been met with high praise and admiration, and his use of language has been a key factor in his political success. In this document, we will evaluate some of the famous blessing phrases delivered by Barack Obama and discuss their impact and significance.One of the most memorable blessing phrases from Barack Obama is "Yes We Can." This simple yet powerful statement was used as a rallying cry during his 2008 presidential campaign, and it resonated with millions of Americans who were inspired by his message of hope and change. The phrase encapsulates Obama's optimistic and inclusive vision for the future, and it continues to be associated with his legacy as a transformative leader.Another notable blessing phrase from Obama is "Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." This statement reflects Obama's belief in the power of individual agency and collective action. It encourages people to take responsibility for shaping their own destinies and to work together towards a better future. The phrase has been widely quoted and has become a source of motivation for many who seek to make a positive impact in their communities.In addition to these well-known blessing phrases, Obama has also delivered numerous heartfelt and inspiring messages during his time in office. Whether addressing the nation in times of crisis or speaking at international events, his words have consistently conveyed a sense of empathy, wisdom, and unity. His ability to uplift and inspire through his language has left a lasting impression on people around the world.It is important to recognize that the impact of Obama's blessing phrases extends beyond their immediate context. They have become part of the cultural and political landscape, and they continue to resonate with people who are drawn to his vision of amore inclusive and compassionate society. His words have the power to inspire action, foster solidarity, and promote understanding across diverse communities.In conclusion, the blessing phrases of Barack Obama have played a significant role in shaping his legacy as a leader and orator. They reflect his values, vision, and ability to connect with people on a deep and emotional level. Whether through "Yes We Can" or his calls for collective action, Obama's words have left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of many. As we evaluate his blessing phrases, we are reminded of the enduring power of language to inspire, unite, and bring about positive change in the world.。
喜欢的演讲者英语作文
喜欢的演讲者英语作文My Favorite Speaker Barack Obama。
Barack Obama is one of my favorite speakers. He is a former President of the United States and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Obama is known for his eloquent speeches that inspire hope and change.One of Obama's famous speeches is his 2008 victory speech after being elected as the first African American President of the United States. The speech was delivered in Grant Park, Chicago, and was attended by thousands of people. Obama started the speech by thanking his supporters and acknowledging the historic moment. He then went on to talk about the challenges that the country was facing and the need for unity and cooperation to overcome them. He spoke about the importance of hope and the power of the American people to bring about change.Another one of Obama's memorable speeches is his eulogyfor the victims of the Charleston church shooting in 2015. The shooting, which took place at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, claimed the lives of nineAfrican American worshippers. In his speech, Obama spoke about the need for racial reconciliation and the importance of forgiveness. He also sang "Amazing Grace," a hymn that has become a symbol of hope and healing.What I admire most about Obama's speeches is hisability to connect with his audience. He speaks with sincerity and empathy, and his words resonate with people from all walks of life. He is a master of storytelling and uses anecdotes and personal experiences to illustrate his points. He also has a great sense of humor and knows how to use it to lighten the mood.In conclusion, Barack Obama is a great speaker who has inspired millions of people around the world with his words. His speeches are a testament to the power of language and the importance of leadership. I hope to one day be able to speak like him and inspire others to make a positive difference in the world.。