《高级职业英语》--Lecture 3 致辞与祝贺信(辞).ppt

1、1,Advanced Professional English (Writing)高级职业英语（写作）,Lecture 3 Speeches (Toasts) and Congratulations By Li Xiangqi Faculty of English Education October, 2010,2,Speeches/Toasts and Congratulations,1. 视频：布什总统和胡锦涛主席在白宫午餐会上的祝酒辞(1454) 高级职业英语-Lecture 3 祝词-布什总统和胡锦涛主席在白宫午餐会上的祝酒辞.rm 2. 音频：An Epoch-making Toas

2、t (4) 高级职业英语-Lecture 3- An Epoch-making Toast.mp3 3.,3,Speeches/Toasts and Congratulations,I. Differences between a speech and a toast. 1. A toast is normally shorter than a speech and could be just one or two words. 2. A toast generally includes a drink. E.g. Graduation toasts: -To all of you who h

3、ave just graduated: May you now go on to become educated. -May you always choose a path of happiness and health as well as prosperity. -May you go on to even better things but never lose touch with us. -May we wish you the best of fortune as you move on to your next challenge in the University of Li

4、fe. -Heres to your future. Were all depending on you.,4,Speeches/Toasts and Congratulations,II. Toasts Why toasts? -Toasting comes from the ancient Greeks, who would have everyone drink from the same goblet so no one would fear being poisoned. -Toasts are a public way of honoring a dinner guest, cer

5、emony honoree or party invitee. Features 1. Festivity (to express your best wishes) 2. Variety of form (in accordance of occasions) Categories 1. Birthday/anniversary (祝贺寿诞) 2. Business successes (祝贺事业) 3. Wedding ceremonies (祝贺婚嫁 ) 4. Luncheon/Dinner toasts (祝贺酒宴 ) (Category in terms of media of ex

6、pression) 1. Impromptu toasts 2. Letter, telegraph or email,5,Speeches/Toasts and Congratulations,III. Tips on how to propose a toast ? Proposing a toast can be stressful. Yet, with a little preparation, you can turn your private moment of anxiety into a public moment of shared happiness. 3.1. What

7、you need: A festive occasion A guest of honor A captive audience A glass of bubbly champagne or wine 3.2. What you should do: 3.2.1. Jot down notes Jot down some notes about the person or event you are celebrating. Come up with a personal anecdote that entertains the crowd while complimenting the ho

8、noree. 3.2.2. Plot an outline Plot an informal outline that has a beginning, middle, and end, so you dont end up rambling. Dont try to be Zhou Libo unless you, too, are known for your joke-telling. Better to be boring than to outright bomb.,6,Speeches/Toasts and Congratulations,3.2. What you should

9、do: 3.2.3. Practice speech Practice your speech until you are comfortable giving it without notes. Time your delivery until you get the toast under two minutes. 3.2.4. Request audiences attention When its time to deliver your speech, politely request the audiences attention: stand, chime your fork o

10、n your glass, and pause for a moment as the crowd stops talking and turns to face you. 3.2.5. Introduce yourself and speak in a loud, clear voice Begin by introducing yourself and explaining your relationship to the honoree. Nothing will unnerve you faster than having people in the back barking, “We

11、 cant hear you!” 3.2.6. Make eye contact Make eye contact with the audience during your speech, but end the toast with your eyes on the guest of honor. 3.2.7. Raise your glass Raise your glass of bubbly and ask everyone to join you in taking a sip. Youve done your jobnow relax, knowing that with jus

12、t a few words, youve made a difference in the life of someone who matters to you.,7,Speeches/Toasts and Congratulations,3.3. How to Write a Great Toast Toasts are a public way of honoring a dinner guest, ceremony honoree or party invitee. -Keep it brief and to the point. Some of the best toasts are

13、just a single line or two. -Mention an unusually brave, heroic, romantic or awesome act performed by the honoree. -Match the toast to both the honorees personality and the event. -Use part of a poem, a famous speech, a quote or even a portion of a love letter in your toast. -Choose simple, but subst

14、antial, words to convey your feelings. -Weave humor into your toast, but refrain from embarrassing the honoree. If the assembled group is close, you may refer to shared experiences, but dont make the toast a private joke between you and a few people. -Write the toast ahead of time. Dont attempt to w

15、ing it. -Practice giving the toast. Say it a couple of times until you can give it fluidly. -Remember that the toast puts the spotlight on the honoree, not on you.,8,Speeches/Toasts and Congratulations,Chinese Toasts: 经典的简约祝酒词 (仅供娱乐！） 人在江湖走，哪能不喝酒! 感情深，一口闷； 感情浅，舔一舔； 感情厚，喝不够； 感情薄，喝不着； 感情铁，喝出血。 一两二两漱漱口

16、， 三两四两不算酒， 五两六两扶墙走， 七两八两还在吼。,9,Speeches/Toasts and Congratulations,不会喝酒, 前途没有； 一喝九两, 重点培养； 只喝饮料, 领导不要； 能喝不输, 领导秘书； 一喝就倒, 官位难保； 长喝嫌少, 人才难找； 一半就跑, 升官还早； 全程领跑, 未来领导。 男人不喝酒, 枉在世上走。 （劝酒者） 只要心里有, 茶水也当酒。 （被劝者） 酒是粮食精, 越喝越年轻。 （劝酒者）,10,Speeches/Toasts and Congratulations,会喝一两的喝二两, 这样朋友够豪爽! 会喝二两的喝五两, 这样同志党培养!

17、会喝半斤的喝壹斤, 这样哥们最贴心! 会喝壹斤的喝壹桶, 回头提拔当副总! 会喝壹桶的喝壹缸, 酒厂厂长让你当! 市场经济搞竞争，快将美酒喝一盅。 日出江花红胜火，祝君生意更红火。 商品经济大流通，开放搞活喝两盅。,11,Speeches/Toasts and Congratulations,Sample Toasts: 1. 中文祝辞英译: 高级职业英语-Lecture 3-中文祝辞英译.doc 2. 英文常用祝词：高级职业英语-Lecture 3-English toasts.doc 3. 祝福用语：祝福用语.doc,12,Speeches/Toasts and Congratulatio

18、ns,Congratulations,13,When to congratulate?,You can congratulate a person on.,14,Speeches/Toasts and Congratulations,I. Tips for Writing Business Speeches 1. Get the occasion right. What you say at the annual dinner will be totally different to what you have to say at a sales conference. 2. Get the length right; Preparing a two minute retirement speech is one thing. Preparing a speech for a conference is another. So check your allotted time span. 3. Welcome honored guests and, if appropriate, speak of their involvement in wh