First, I would like to know, what does your destiny¹ offer you? Happiness, wisdom, a strong body or something else. If I had asked this question to president Nixon, he would probably had said, "Our destiny offers not the cup of despair, but the chalice²（酒杯） of opportunity."

 

Needless³ to say, one of the biggest opportunities given to China is the 2008 Olympic Games. Till now, we have used two sevenths of the preparation time. How much changes have you seen? New roads, new subway lines, public-exercising equipments with beautiful colors, large blocks of grass fields, and also lots of modern gyms which are under construction.

 

Other than those, there are even more good effects brought to us by the Olympic Games that cannot be seen directly. For example, more and more people will get to know China. I'm sure the mysterious Chinese culture will attract them strongly. And the games will also do good to the economy and environment, for it is gaining the attention of foreign investors⁴ and the awareness⁵ of environmental protection is being strengthened. What is more, Olympic Games give a unique opportunity to inspire and educate a new generation of Chinese youth with the Olympic values and the Olympic spirit. Now that we have seen so many advances, could you even imagine us losing the holding rights?

 

I've already said a lot about the Olympics and China. But I think everyone should use some time to think of this question, "Does the Olympic Games have any special meaning to you?"

 

For us, I mean the Chinese youth, 2008 Olympic Games is a tremendous gift. Because what we are waiting for is to do something significant as repaying⁶ the love given to us. The society is just like a ship, and in our dreams the captain is waving his hand and saying "Hey! Come here and take the helm（把舵）!" How charming his voice is, but we have never heard of it in our true life. This morning, however, when we wake up, we will see the Olympic Games waving its hand. After chewing, most of us will have at least one plan about what to do for the Olympic Games. And mine is to be a "comforter" -- that is someone who will give comfort to others.

 

At the end of my speech, I hope all the preparation will go well, and everyone will show their ability to the world. Let us seize opportunities and give a big smile to challenges.

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