Welcome speeches and send-off speeches
一.Writing tips
Basic features
欢迎词的开头要向对方表示欢迎， 然后对相关事宜做简单说明和介绍， 最后表达愿望或再次表示欢迎。 欢送词一般要回顾与对方相聚的美好时光， 然后致以良好的祝愿并希望再次相见。
二．Sample Study
I.Welcome speeches
例1：欢迎团体客人（正式）
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It gives me great pleasure to extend on behalf of the institute a warm welcome to the delegation from New York University.I understand that arrangements are underway for a comprehensive cooperative program between our two schools, but I need not elaborate on that now.
I have, however, just heard that one specific agreement has already been signed and I wish to announce the news here, that is, an exchange of scholars beteeen our two schools.
This is a first but important step in promoting cooperation between us and I\'m sure everyone present will be pleased at the news.
I would like to say welcome to you again and hope you will enjoy your stay in Nanjing.
例2：欢迎专家作报告（正式）
Ladies and Gentlemen,
We are honored this afternoon to have a chance to get together with Prof.
Smith, known for his sophisticated understanding of the conflicts in the Middle East.Allow me, first of alll, on behalf of all present here, to extend our warm welcome to our guest.
Prof.Smith has studied the situation in the Middle East for many years and is well known for his many publications on the subject.During the past few years, Prof.Smith has concentrated his attentin on the question of Iraq.
Now we\'ll have an opportunity to hear what he thinks about the situation in that trouble-ridden country.
Now, let\'s give our warm welcome to Prof.Smith.
Expreions for welcome speech
It\'s with great pleasure that I extend a warm welcome to .......
I have the honor to welcome ......on behalf of .....
It gives me great pleasure to extend a warm welcome to.....
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Allow me, first of all, to extend a warm welcome and greetings to.....
II.Send-off Speeches
例1 欢送贵宾（较正式）
Ladies and Gentlemen,
How time flies! It was here that we gave Prof.William Thomson a hearty
welcome two weeks ago.We are now here again to bid him farewell.
As you know, Prof.Thomson is well known to the world for his great
achievements in the field of physics.During his stay here, he has visited many
universities and colleges and given us many notable lectures.He has also made a tour to many parts of our country.He will leave for home tommorrow morning.We,
therefore, sincerely, hope that he will give us some advice and valuable suggestions.
Finally, we want to take this oppotunity to ask him to convey our profound
friendship and best regards to his people.
Now let\'s invite Prof.Thomson to speak to us.
Expreions for send-off speeches
1.表达惜别之情
We are very sad to say good-bye to...
We all feel sorry at this moment of parting.
We feel deep regret at parting with our guest.
2.回顾友情
It is an unforgettable experience that....
We enjoyed every moment that we worked with you.
Over the years, we have established close relationship with...
......has left a deep impreion on us.
We are really moved by.....
3.表达祝愿
May our friendship last forever.
Wish you a pleasant journey and good health.
I wish you every succe in your work.
May you have shining prospects.
三．Writing practice
Ladies and Gentlemen,
__________________ (首先， 我代表学校领导对各位表示热烈的欢迎。）As you know, our school _______________ （具有悠久的历史。） It is very important in China\'s history of education._____________ （它的毕业生中涌现了很多杰出人物）, who are now playing a useful role in many fields of our national life。
I know all of you have many new and innovative ideas and wish to play a part
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in bringing new honors to the school, and I believe you\'ll all have many opportunities to prove yourselves here.________（ 我们期望你们为培养优秀的学生而努力）。 _________（最后， 我想对你们的到来再次表示欢迎）。
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