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Chapter I Beginning the speech text
4. Expressing Pleasure and Honor
I am very happy/glad/pleased to be here in Hong Kong.
I am honored/privileged to be here (with you this afternoon).
Mr. Chairman, thank you very much for your kind introduction. President, Distinguished colleagues, Ladies and gentleman, Good morning! Is my voice loud enough?
I. Opening Remarks开场:
1. Sample Opening Remarks 2. Expressing thanks to the Chair 向主
持人致谢 3. Forms of Address and Greetings 对听
众的称呼 4. Expressing Pleasure and Honor 向听
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Chapter I Beginning the speech text
2. Expressing thanks to the Chair
Mr. Chairman, thank you for your introduction.
First, I would like to thank Mr. Chairman for his gracious introduction.
Thank you very much, Prof. Fawcett, for your very kind introduction.