《大学英语读写》课程教学资源（A）Ⅱ_大学英语读写（A）Ⅱ_英语演讲_英语演讲写作——结尾（conclusion）

conclusion To let the audience know you are ending the speech. To reinforce the audience's understanding of,or commitment to,the central idea

conclusion ⚫ To let the audience know you are ending the speech. ⚫ To reinforce the audience’s understanding of, or commitment to, the central idea

1.To let the audience know you are ending the speech “In conclusion ●“One last thought' ●In closing' ●“My purpose has been” ●Let me end by saying ●Generally speaking

1.To let the audience know you are ending the speech ⚫ “In conclusion” ⚫ “One last thought” ⚫ “In closing” ⚫ “My purpose has been” ⚫ “Let me end by saying” ⚫ Generally speaking

by your manner of delivery ●Tone ● Pacing ●Intonation ●Rhythm

by your manner of delivery : ⚫ Tone ⚫ Pacing ⚫ Intonation ⚫ Rhythm

2.Reinforce the central idea 1.Summarize your speech 2.End with a quotation 3.Make a dramatic statement 4.Refer to the introduction 5.Motivate

2. Reinforce the central idea 1. Summarize your speech 2. End with a quotation 3. Make a dramatic statement 4. Refer to the introduction 5. Motivate

1.Summarize your speech ● In conclusion,we have seen that there are definite problems with the equality and economics of the health care system in the United States which are affecting our citizens and our nation as a whole.I have shown you a viable solution that our entire country would benefit from.Using Canada's system,or one similar to it,would ensure that a much greater percentage of the population receives the health care they need

1. Summarize your speech ⚫ In conclusion, we have seen that there are definite problems with the equality and economics of the health care system in the United States which are affecting our citizens and our nation as a whole. I have shown you a viable solution that our entire country would benefit from. Using Canada’s system, or one similar to it, would ensure that a much greater percentage of the population receives the health care they need

2.End with a quotation Example: We cannot ignore the evils of television commercials in which candidates for the highest offices are sold to the voters in 30-second spots.Theses ads cheapen the elective process and degrade our political institutions.In the words of historian Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.,"You cannot merchandise candidates like soap and hope to preserve a rational democracy

2. End with a quotation Example: We cannot ignore the evils of television commercials in which candidates for the highest offices are sold to the voters in 30-second spots. Theses ads cheapen the elective process and degrade our political institutions. In the words of historian Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., “You cannot merchandise candidates like soap and hope to preserve a rational democracy

3.Make a dramatic statement My friend is back to school,participating in activities she never did before-and enjoying it. I am happy and proud to say that she is still fighting for her life and even happier that she failed to kill herself.Otherwise,I would not be here today trying to help you.You see,I am my "friend",and I'm more than glad to say,I've made it

3. Make a dramatic statement ⚫ My friend is back to school, participating in activities she never did before-and enjoying it. I am happy and proud to say that she is still fighting for her life and even happier that she failed to kill herself. Otherwise, I would not be here today trying to help you. You see, I am my “friend”, and I’m more than glad to say, I’ve made it

4.Refer to the introduction ● Introduction:The time is now.Imagine your mother or father has suffered a heart attack.Deprived of its vital blood supply,a part of their heart is dying.Or imagine your grandmother or grandfather lying nearly motionless in their nursing home bed.Advanced age, complicated by pneumonia,is about to end their lives. Or imagine a close friend has just entered the hospital with a massive systemwide infection.Aids has left their body ravaged by multiple diseases

4. Refer to the introduction ⚫ Introduction: The time is now. Imagine your mother or father has suffered a heart attack. Deprived of its vital blood supply, a part of their heart is dying. Or imagine your grandmother or grandfather lying nearly motionless in their nursing home bed. Advanced age, complicated by pneumonia, is about to end their lives. Or imagine a close friend has just entered the hospital with a massive systemwide infection. Aids has left their body ravaged by multiple diseases

For most people,these circumstances would herald the end of life.Today's medicine can no longer help them.But all of you may be able to meet again in the far future.Does this sound like science fiction?Perhaps.But it may one day be possible.How?Through the process of cryonics(人体冷冻法)

⚫ For most people, these circumstances would herald the end of life. Today’s medicine can no longer help them. But all of you may be able to meet again in the far future. Does this sound like science fiction? Perhaps. But it may one day be possible. How? Through the process of cryonics(人体冷冻法）

Conclusion:So think again of your father or mother suffering a heart attack,your grandmother or grandfather dying of pneumonia,or your close friend stricken with Aids.If they chose to be buried or cremated (in traditional fashion,their physical minds and bodies would be destroyed.That is absolutely certain.By contrast,being cryonically frozen offers some small chance that they may be revived in the future.Even if that chance is small,it is more than no chance at all

⚫ Conclusion: So think again of your father or mother suffering a heart attack, your grandmother or grandfather dying of pneumonia, or your close friend stricken with Aids. If they chose to be buried or cremated（火葬） in traditional fashion, their physical minds and bodies would be destroyed. That is absolutely certain. By contrast, being cryonically frozen offers some small chance that they may be revived in the future. Even if that chance is small, it is more than no chance at all