美国第一夫人米歇尔在北大演讲英语原稿Word格式文档下载.docx

1、Now with that, I want to start by recognizing our new Ambassador to China, Ambassador Baucus; President Wang; Chairman Zhu; Vice President Li; Director Cueller; Professor Oi, and the Stanford Center; President Sexton from New York University, which is an excellent study abroad program in Shanghai; a

2、nd John Thornton, Director of the Global Leadership Program at Tsinghua University. Thank you all for joining us.But most of all, I want to thank all of the students who are here today. And I particularly want to thank Eric Schaefer and Zhu Xuanhao for that extraordinary English and Chinese introduc

3、tion. That was a powerful symbol of everything that I want to talk with you about today.See, by learning each others languages, and by showing such curiosity and respect for each others cultures, Mr. Schafer and Ms. Zhu and all of you are building bridges of understanding that will lead to so much m

4、ore. And Im here today because I know that our future depends on connections like these among young people like you across the globe.Thats why when my husband and I travel abroad, we dont just visit palaces and parliaments and meet with heads of state. We also come to schools like this one to meet w

5、ith students like you, because we believe that relationships between nations arent just about relationships between governments or leaders - theyre about relationships between people, particularly young people. So we view study abroad programs not just as an educational opportunity for students, but

6、 also as a vital part of Americas foreign policy.Through the wonders of modern technology, our world is more connected than ever before. Ideas can cross oceans with the click of a button. Companies can do business and compete with companies across the globe. And we can text, email, Skype with people

7、 on every continent. So studying abroad isnt just a fun way to spend a semester; it is quickly becoming the key to success in our global economy. Because getting ahead in todays workplaces isnt just about getting good grades or test scores in school, which are important. Its also about having real e

8、xperience with the world beyond your borders - experience with languages, cultures and societies very different from your own. Or, These lasting bonds represent the true value of studying abroad. And I am thrilled that more and more students are getting this opportunity. As youve heard, China is cur

9、rently the fifth most popular destination for Americans studying abroad, and today, the highest number of exchange students in the U.S. are from China.But still, too many students never have this chance, and some that do are hesitant to take it. They may feel like studying abroad is only for wealthy

10、 students or students from certain kinds of universities. Or they may think to themselves, well, that sounds fun but how will it be useful in my life? And believe me, I understand where these young people are coming from because I felt the same way back when I was in college. See, I came from a work

11、ing-class family, and it never occurred to me to study abroad - never. My parents didnt get a chance to attend college, so I was focused on getting into a university, earning my degree so that I could get a good job to support myself and help my family. And I know for a lot of young people like me w

12、ho are struggling to afford a regular semester of school, paying for plane tickets or living expenses halfway around the world just isnt possible. And thats not acceptable, because study abroad shouldnt just be for students from certain backgrounds. Our hope is to build connections between people of

13、 all races and socioeconomic backgrounds, because it is that diversity that truly will change the face of our relationships. So we believe that diversity makes our country vibrant and strong. And our study abroad programs should reflect the true spirit of America to the world. And thats why when my

14、husband visited China back in 2009, he announced the 100,000 Strong initiative to increase the number and diversity of American students studying in China. And this year, as we mark the 35th anniversary of the normalization of relationships between our two countries, the U.S. government actually sup

15、ports more American students in China than in any other country in the world.We are sending high school, college and graduate students here to study Chinese. Were inviting teachers from China to teach Mandarin in American schools. Were providing free online advising for students in China who want to

16、 study in the U.S. And the U.S.-China Fulbright program is still going strong with more than 3,000 alumni. And the private sector is stepping up as well. For example, Steve Schwarzman, who is the head of an American company called Blackstone, is funding a new program at Tsinghua University modeled o

17、n the Rhodes Scholarship. And today, students from all kinds of backgrounds are studying here in China. Take the example of Royale Nicholson, whos from Cleveland, Ohio. She attends New York Universitys program in Shanghai. Now, like me, Royale is a first-generation college student. And her mother wo

18、rked two full-time jobs while her father worked nights to support their family. And of her experience in Shanghai, Royale said - and this is her quote - she said, “This city oozes persistence and inspires me to accomplish all that I can.” And happy birthday, Royale. It was her birthday yesterday. （L

19、aughter.） And then theres Philmon Haile from the University of Washington, whose family came to the U.S. as refugees from Eritrea when he was a child. And of his experience studying in China, he said, “Study abroad is a powerful vehicle for people-to-people exchange as we move into a new era of citi

20、zen diplomacy.”“A new era of citizen diplomacy.” I could not have said it better myself, because thats really what Im talking about. I am talking about ordinary citizens reaching out to the world. And as I always tell young people back in America, you dont need to get on a plane to be a citizen dipl

21、omat. I tell them that if you have an Internet connection in your home, school, or library, within seconds you can be transported anywhere in the world and meet people on every continent. And thats why Im posting a daily travel blog with videos and photos of my experiences here in China, because I w

22、ant young people in America to be part of this visit. And thats really the power of technology - how it can open up the entire world and expose us to ideas and innovations we never could have imagined. And thats why its so important for information and ideas to flow freely over the Internet and thro

23、ugh the media, because thats how we discover the truth. Thats how we learn whats really happening in our communities and our country and our world. And thats how we decide which values and ideas we think are best - by questioning and debating them vigorously, by listening to all sides of an argument

24、, and by judging for ourselves. And believe me, I know how this can be a messy and frustrating process. My husband and I are on the receiving end of plenty of questioning and criticism from our media and our fellow citizens. And its not always easy, but we wouldnt trade it for anything in the world.

25、 Because time and again, we have seen that countries are stronger and more prosperous when the voices of and opinions of all their citizens can be heard. And as my husband has said, we respect the uniqueness of other cultures and societies, but when it comes to expressing yourself freely and worship

26、ping as you choose and having open access to information, we believe those universal rights - they are universal rights that are the birthright of every person on this planet. We believe that all people deserve the opportunity to fulfill their highest potential as I was able to do in the United Stat

27、es.And as you learn about new cultures and form new friendships during your time here in China and in the United States, all of you are the living, breathing embodiment of those values. So I guarantee you that in studying abroad, youre not just changing your own life, you are changing the lives of e

28、veryone you meet.And as the great American President John F. Kennedy once said about foreign students studying in the U.S., he said “I think they teach more than they learn.” And that is just as true of young Americans who study abroad. All of you are Americas best face, and Chinas best face, to the

29、 world - you truly are.Every day, you show the world your countries energy and creativity and optimism and unwavering belief in the future. And every day, you remind us - and me in particular - of just how much we can achieve if we reach across borders, and learn to see ourselves in each other, and

30、confront our shared challenges with shared resolve.So I hope you all will keep seeking these kinds of experiences. And I hope youll keep teaching each other, and learning from each other, and building bonds of friendship that will enrich your lives and enrich our world for decades to come.You all have so much to offer, and I cannot wait to see all that you achieve together in the years ahead.Thank you so much. Xie-Xie.我今天来到这里，是因为我知道，我们的未来，取决于全世界像你们这样的年轻人之间的联系。这也是为什么我们夫妇在国外访问时，不只参观宫殿和会晤国家元首。我们也来到学校，与像你们一样的学生见面。因为我们相信，国与国之间的关系不只是政府或领导人之