经典英文演讲稿精选范文_演讲稿

1、经典英文演讲稿精选范文篇一：美国总统竞选获胜演讲稿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.It's the answer told by lines

2、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 very first time in their lives, because they believed that this time must be different; that their voice could be that difference.It's the answer spoken

3、 by young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled - Americans who sent a message to the world that we have never been a collection of Red States and Blue States: we are, and always will be, the United Sta

4、tes of America.It's the answer that led those who have been told for solong by so manyto be cynical, and fearful, and doubtful of what we can achieve to put their hands on the arc of history and bend it once more toward the hope of a better day.It's been a long time coming, but tonight, beca

5、use of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America.I just received a very gracious call from Senator McCain.He fought long and hard in this campaign, and he's fought even longer and harder for the country he loves. He has endured sacrifices for

6、America that most of us cannot begin to imagine, and we are better off for the service rendered by this brave and selfless leader. I congratulate him and Governor Palin for all they have achieved, and I look forward to working with them to renew this nation's promise in the months ahead.I want t

7、o thank my partner in this journey, a man who campaigned from his heart and spoke for the men and women he grew up with on the streets of Scranton and rode with on that train hometo Delaware, the Vice President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden.I would not be standing here tonight without the un

8、yielding support of my best friend for the last sixteen years, the rock of our family and the love of my life, our nation's next First Lady, Michelle Obama.Sasha and Malia, I love you both so much, and you have earned the new puppy that's coming with us to theWhite House. And while she's

9、 no longer with us, I know my grandmother is watching, along with the family that mademewho I am. I miss them tonight, and know that mydebt to them is beyond measure.To my campaign manager David Plouffe, my chief strategistDavid Axelrod, and the best campaign team ever assembled in the history of po

10、litics - you made this happen, and I am forever grateful for what you've sacrificed to get it done.But above all, I will never forget who this victory truly belongs to - it belongs to you.I was never the likeliest candidate for this office. Wedidn't start with muchmoneyor manyendorsements. O

11、ur campaign was not hatched in the halls of Washington - it began in the backyards of Des Moines and the living rooms of Concord and the front porches of Charleston.篇二： The rhythm of lifeHow well are wein tune with the rhythm of life? in our busy day to day existence, we don't often stop to ask

12、ourselves this question. at least i don't. and it wasn't until i joined a competitive sporting event that i learned a most importantlesson - we must place our mind in harmony with the natural order of things to be successful.Let me tell you what happened.I decided to take part in an internat

13、ional marathon in my hometown last year. being an ambitious person, i hoped to finish it within 5 hours, accompanied by my friend with whom i had trained.The big day finally arrived. "ready set bang" and we were off.At first, wekept a rapid pace and ran nonstop. at this pace, we finished t

14、he first 20 kilometers in 2 hours and i thought running a marathon was a piece of cake. then my running mate began to slow down. i urged him to keep running at the samepace but he said no, he wanted to conserve his energy. i felt i had partnered with the wrong person, therefore, i sprinted on and le

15、ft him behind in the dust.A few kilometers later, i began to understand his strategy as mypace slowed to a jog then a walk. after that i wasincapable of moving another step. i was humiliated as more and more people ran passed me. more than once i thought “ maybei should quit. ” i started to doubt my

16、 ability to finish this race.At this moment, my running mate caught up with me and slapped me on the back. “ follow me, ” he shouted. he had balanced his marathon pace and was encouraged meto do the same. for the rest of this grueling contest, we walked, jogged, rana few miles, and walked again. slo

17、wly, painfully but hopefully this time, we established the most suitable pace within the natural flow of our physical capabilities.Eventually we accomplished our first marathon of 42 kilometers in 4 and half hours. i asked myself, what did this marathon mean to me? my marathon experience became an i

18、nfluential metaphor for mylife about how we must learn to pace ourselves in everything, by being in tune with the rhythm of life.Like the tide that ebbs and flows, we must listen to advice but make our own decisions. like the show at dawn and dusk, we must learn to balance pride and modesty. and fro

19、m the way the wind can both shout and whisper, we must learn whento be strong and when to be gentle, for everything moves in its own rhythm and its ownyin and yang elements. it is the interaction of these complementary extremes that produces harmony, as laozi said, extremes meet. since the marathon,

20、 this notion of two opposite forces working together has been myrunning partner, so to speak. yin and yang exist everywhere, constantly interacting, andnever existing in an absolute condition.Ladies and gentlemen, life is like running a marathon, let us discover, define and develop a natural rhythm

21、of life, in order to achieve both harmony and success.Thank you for listening.篇三： Milkman vs. MailmanWith the development of science and technology, change has penetrated into every aspect of our daily life. to illustrate that, i'd like to make a comparison of these two seemingly insignificant t

22、hings: milkman and mailman, whose differences indicate our changing way of living with the times.Home milk delivery has almost gone extinct in china now, also gone with it are the milkmen, who once delivered bottled fresh milk door-to-door. on the other hand, mailman's business or the courier se

23、rvice has thrived as online shopping gains popularity. however, in retrospect, i find something has been lost in this transition, something shakespeare called as “ the milk of human kindness ” .When i was a kid, milk wasn't for sale everywhere. for the families who need it, they depended on the

24、milkmen to take it from the local dairy farms to their houses. in our neighborhood, there was such a milkman, whose arrival was much anticipated by the children and always brought us laughter and joy. he knew the name of every kid and could easily see through our tricks. if we didn't behave, he

25、would side with our parents and threaten to rob us of the nutritious drink. the entire neighborhood was acquainted with him; saw him as a memberof the community just like the many residents or street vendors. there was a bond between all of us for it was not only the commodities that been transacted

26、, but also a sense of caring and dependability. and that small box fixed onto our door, other than being a drop-off point for milk; it was a communication junction between the people as we took the initiative to reach out to others.Fastforward to today, milk is ubiquitous with no dedicateddelivery system. but the convenience level of our live has gone up a notch. almost everything is for sale online, which spares us all the travelling and talking. with a few ready clicks, shopping is done. the rest is left for those speed delivery companies. usually it's a grumpy mailman, who reach