米歇尔·奥巴马在北京大学斯坦福中心的演讲(3)
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Ni hao. It is such a pleasant and an honor to be here with all of you at this great university…Thank you so much for having me.
 
And before I get started today, on behalf of myself and my husband, I just want to say a few very brief words above Malaysian(sic) Airline Flight 370.
 
As my husband has said, the United States is offering as many resources as possible to assist in the search.
 
And please know that we are keeping all the families and loved ones of those on this flight in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
 
And with that, I want to start by recognizing our news Ambassador to China Ambassad or Baucus…President Wang…Chairman Zhu…Vice President Li. Director Cueller, Professor Oi and the Stanford center…President Sexton from New York University which has an excellent study abroad program in Shanghai…and John Thorton, Director of the Global Leadership Program at Tsinghua University…thank you all so much for joining us.
 
And most of all, I want to thank all of the student for being here today…and I particulary want to thank Eric Schafer and Zhu Xuanbao for that extraordinary English and Chinese introduction.
 
That was such a powerful symbol of everything I want to talk with you about today.
 
You see, by learning each other's languages - and by showing such curiosity and respect for each other's cultures - Mr. Schafer and Ms. Zhu and all of you are building bridges of understanding that lead to so much more.
 
And I'm here today because I know that our future depends on connections like these among your people like you across the globe.
 
That's why when my husband and I travel abroad, we don't just visit palaces and parliament and meet with heads of state.
 
We also come to schools like this one to meet with students like you.
 
Because we believe that relationships between nations are not just about relationship between governments or leaders…they're about relationships between people, particularly our young people.
 
So we view study abroad programs not just as an educational opportunity f or students…but also as a vital part ofAmerica's foreign policy.
 
You see, through the wonders of modern technology, our world is more connected than ever before.
 
Ideas can cross ocean with the click of a button.
 
Companies can do business and complete with companies across the globe.
 
And we can text, email and skype with people on every continent.
 
So studying abroad isn't just a fun way to spend a semester-it's quickly becoming the key to success in our global economy.
 
Because getting ahead in today's workplaces isn't just about getting good grades or test scores in school…it's also about having real experience with the world beyond your borders - experience with languages, cultures and societies very different from your own.
 
Or, as the Chinese saying goes: "It is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books."
 
But let's be clear, studying abroad is about so much more than improving your own future - it's also about shaping the future of your countries and of the world we all share.
 
Because when it comes to the defining challenges of our time - whether it's climate change, or economic opportunity, or the spread of nuclear weapons...these are shared challenges.
 
No one country can confront them alone...the only way forward is together.
 
That's why it's so important for young people like you to live and study in each other's countries.
 
Because that's how you develop that habit of cooperation - you do it by improving yourself in someone's culture…by learning each other's stories…and by getting past the stereotypes1 and misconceptions that too often divide us.
 
That's how you come to understand how much we all share.
 
And that's how you realize that we all have a stake in each other's success - that cures discovered here in Beijing could save lives in America…the clean energy technologies from Silicon2 Valley in California could improve the environment here in China…that the architecture of an ancient temple in Xi'an could inspire the design of new buildings in Dallas or Detroit.
 
And that's when the connections you make as classmates or labmates can blossom into something more.
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That's what happened when Abigail Coplin became an American Fulbright Scholar here at Peking University.
 
She and her colleagues published papers together in top science journals…and they both research partnerships3 that lasted long after they returned to their home countries.
 
Professor Niu Ke fromPekingUniversitywas Fulbright Scholar in theU. S.last year…and he reported, and I quote, “the most memorable4 experience were with my American friends. ”
 
These lasting5 bonds represent the true value of studying abroad…and I am thrilled that more and more students are getting this opportunity.
 
Chinais currently 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 study abroad is only for wealthy students, or students from certain kinds of universities.
 
Or they may think to themselves: "Well, that sounds fun, but how will it really be useful in my life?"
 
I understand where these young people are coming from, because I felt the same way when I was in college.
 
You see, I came from a working class family… and it never even occurred to me to study abroad.
 
My parent didn't get to attend college, and I was focused on getting into a university and earning my degree so I could get a job and support myself.
 
And for a lot of young people like me who are struggling to afford a regular semester of school paying for plane tickets or living expense halfway6 around the world just isn't possible.
 
And that's not acceptable, because study abroad shouldn't just for student from certain backgrounds.
 
Our hope is to build connections between people of all races and socioeconomic backgrounds because it is that diversity that makes our country so vibrant7 and strong…and our study abroad programs should reflect the true spirit of America to the world.
 
That's why, when my husband visitedChinaback in 2009, he announced our 100,000 Strong initiative to increase the number and diversity of American students studying inChina.
 
And this year, as we mark the thirty-fifth anniversary of the normaliztaion of relations between our countries…the U.S. Government actually supports more American students in China than in any other country in the world.
 
We're sending high school, colleges and graduate students here to study Chinese…we're inviting8 teachers from China to teach Mandarin9 in American schools...we're providing free online advising fro students in China who want to study in the U.S…and the U.S.-China Fulbright program is still going strong with more than 3,000 alumni.
 
The private sector10 is stepping up as well.
 
For example, Steve Schwarzman, the head of an American company called Blackstone, is funding a new program at Tsinghua University modeled on the Rhodes Scholarship.
 
And today, students from all kinds of backgrounds are studying here inChina.
 
Take the example of Royale Nicholson fromCleveland,Ohiowho attendsNew YorkUniversity's program in Shanghai.
 
Like me, Royale is a first generation college student…and her mother worked two fulltime jobs while her father worked nights to support their family.
 
Of her experience inShanghai, she said, "This city oozes11 persistence12 and inspires me to accomplish all that I can."
 
And then there's Philmon Haile from the University of Washington whose family came to theU.S. as refugee from Eritrea when he was a child.
 
Of his experience studying inChina, he said, "study abroad is a powerful vehicle for people-to-people exchange as we move into a new era of citizen diplomacy13."
 
"a new era of citizen diplomacy" - I couldn't have said it better myself, because that's really what I'm talking about...I'm talking about ordinary citizen reaching out to the world.
 
And as I always tell young people back in America, you don't need to get on a plane to by a citizen diplomacy.
 
I tell them that if you have an internet in your home, school, or library, within seconds, you can be transported anywhere in the world and meet people on every continent.
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That's why I'm posting a daily travel blog with videos and photos of my experiences in china - because I want young people in America to be part of this visit.
 
That's 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 that's why it is so important for information and ideas to flow freely over the internet and through the media.
 
Because that's how we discover the truth...that's how we learn what's really happening in our communities, our country and our world.
 
And that's how we decide which values and ideas we think are best - by questioning and debating them vigorously…by listening to all sides of every argument...and by judging for ourselves.
 
And believe me, I know this can be a messy and frustrating14 process.
 
My husband and I are on the receiving and of plenty of questioning and criticizing from our media and our fellow citizens...and it's not always easy...but we wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.
 
Because time and again, we have seen that countries are stronger and more prosperous when the voices and opinions of all their citizens can be heard.
 
And as my husband said, we respect the uniqueness of other cultures and societies.
 
But when it comes to expressing yourself freely, and worshipping as your choose, and having open access to information – we believe those are universal rights that are the birthright of every person on this planet.
 
We believe that all people deserve the opportunity to fulfill15 their highest potential as I was able to do in the United States.
 
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, you're not just changing your own life…you're changing the lives of everyone you meet.
 
As the great American President John F. Kennedy once said about foreign students studying in theU.S., "I think they teach more than they learn."
 
And that is just as true of young Americans who study abroad.
 
All of you are America's best face, and China's best face, to the world.
 
Every day, you show the world your countries' energy, creativity, optimism and unwavering belief in the future.
 
And every day, you remind us of just how much we can achieve if we reach across borders…and learn to see ourselves in each other…and confront our shared challenges with shared resolve.
 
So I hope you will keep seeking these kinds of experiences.
 
And I hope you'll 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.


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1 stereotypes 1ff39410e7d7a101c62ac42c17e0df24     
n.老套,模式化的见解,有老一套固定想法的人( stereotype的名词复数 )v.把…模式化,使成陈规( stereotype的第三人称单数 )
参考例句:
  • Such jokes tend to reinforce racial stereotypes. 这样的笑话容易渲染种族偏见。
  • It makes me sick to read over such stereotypes devoid of content. 这种空洞无物的八股调,我看了就讨厌。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
2 silicon dykwJ     
n.硅(旧名矽)
参考例句:
  • This company pioneered the use of silicon chip.这家公司开创了使用硅片的方法。
  • A chip is a piece of silicon about the size of a postage stamp.芯片就是一枚邮票大小的硅片。
3 partnerships ce2e6aff420d72bbf56e8077be344bc9     
n.伙伴关系( partnership的名词复数 );合伙人身份;合作关系
参考例句:
  • Partnerships suffer another major disadvantage: decision-making is shared. 合伙企业的另一主要缺点是决定要由大家来作。 来自英汉非文学 - 政府文件
  • It involved selling off limited partnerships. 它涉及到售出有限的合伙权。 来自辞典例句
4 memorable K2XyQ     
adj.值得回忆的,难忘的,特别的,显著的
参考例句:
  • This was indeed the most memorable day of my life.这的确是我一生中最值得怀念的日子。
  • The veteran soldier has fought many memorable battles.这个老兵参加过许多难忘的战斗。
5 lasting IpCz02     
adj.永久的,永恒的;vbl.持续,维持
参考例句:
  • The lasting war debased the value of the dollar.持久的战争使美元贬值。
  • We hope for a lasting settlement of all these troubles.我们希望这些纠纷能获得永久的解决。
6 halfway Xrvzdq     
adj.中途的,不彻底的,部分的;adv.半路地,在中途,在半途
参考例句:
  • We had got only halfway when it began to get dark.走到半路,天就黑了。
  • In study the worst danger is give up halfway.在学习上,最忌讳的是有始无终。
7 vibrant CL5zc     
adj.震颤的,响亮的,充满活力的,精力充沛的,(色彩)鲜明的
参考例句:
  • He always uses vibrant colours in his paintings. 他在画中总是使用鲜明的色彩。
  • She gave a vibrant performance in the leading role in the school play.她在学校表演中生气盎然地扮演了主角。
8 inviting CqIzNp     
adj.诱人的,引人注目的
参考例句:
  • An inviting smell of coffee wafted into the room.一股诱人的咖啡香味飘进了房间。
  • The kitchen smelled warm and inviting and blessedly familiar.这间厨房的味道温暖诱人,使人感到亲切温馨。
9 Mandarin TorzdX     
n.中国官话,国语,满清官吏;adj.华丽辞藻的
参考例句:
  • Just over one billion people speak Mandarin as their native tongue.大约有十亿以上的人口以华语为母语。
  • Mandarin will be the new official language of the European Union.普通话会变成欧盟新的官方语言。
10 sector yjczYn     
n.部门,部分;防御地段,防区;扇形
参考例句:
  • The export sector will aid the economic recovery. 出口产业将促进经济复苏。
  • The enemy have attacked the British sector.敌人已进攻英国防区。
11 oozes 1d93b6d63593be8d249e2bb6d5dae2bd     
v.(浓液等)慢慢地冒出,渗出( ooze的第三人称单数 );使(液体)缓缓流出;(浓液)渗出,慢慢流出
参考例句:
  • The spring oozes out of a rock. 泉水从岩石中渗出。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • Blood oozes from a wound. 血从伤口渗出。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
12 persistence hSLzh     
n.坚持,持续,存留
参考例句:
  • The persistence of a cough in his daughter puzzled him.他女儿持续的咳嗽把他难住了。
  • He achieved success through dogged persistence.他靠着坚持不懈取得了成功。
13 diplomacy gu9xk     
n.外交;外交手腕,交际手腕
参考例句:
  • The talks have now gone into a stage of quiet diplomacy.会谈现在已经进入了“温和外交”阶段。
  • This was done through the skill in diplomacy. 这是通过外交手腕才做到的。
14 frustrating is9z54     
adj.产生挫折的,使人沮丧的,令人泄气的v.使不成功( frustrate的现在分词 );挫败;使受挫折;令人沮丧
参考例句:
  • It's frustrating to have to wait so long. 要等这么长时间,真令人懊恼。
  • It was a demeaning and ultimately frustrating experience. 那是一次有失颜面并且令人沮丧至极的经历。 来自《简明英汉词典》
15 fulfill Qhbxg     
vt.履行,实现,完成;满足,使满意
参考例句:
  • If you make a promise you should fulfill it.如果你许诺了,你就要履行你的诺言。
  • This company should be able to fulfill our requirements.这家公司应该能够满足我们的要求。
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