Hello, everybody, it’s my great honor to be here, the topic of my speech is my parents and my future. When I am standing here today, my father is working on the construction site and my mother is working in the farmland. They are just ordinary members of thousands of millions of farmers of our country, simple and thrifty. They received little education. However, they endow me with tolerance and kindness, they tell me the values of hard work, honesty, empathy and sympathy, and that is the best possession they have given me. I want to say thank you to my parents. Without their unyielding service and sacrifice, I could not be standing here today, as parents, they have poured everything they have into your three daughters. I am grateful for everything they have done to me.

An American author once said, all men and women are born, live, suffer and die, what distinguishes us one from another is our dreams. Every one of us has a dream and my dream is to be a good English teacher, that’s the reason why I chose to study here.

Since I came here, I have met some teachers who not only have extensive knowledge but also charming personality. I still remember one teacher once said to us “there is no bad student in my class. Every individual is special, so you should always be confident in yourself and your future.” I want to say thank you to my teacher, thanks for her encouragement and tolerance. She set a good example to me of what is a good teacher and how to be a good teacher. I hope to be a teacher who treats my students with respect and responsibility, tolerance and care. 

Although I am not the top students here, I believe that my future is as bright as anybody here. Because the success of a person depends on what you can do and what you will do for the society. I still remember the couple who touched China in 2008, Li Guilin and Lu Jianfen, they are just ordinary teachers in the small village of China. However the things they do are great, they devote their life to education and they help their students climb the ladder to success. For them, that their students can leave the big mountain and small village is their great happiness. who can say they are not successful.

My fellow classmates, future belongs to those believe in the beauty of their dreams. One year from now, we will graduate from here. The challenge ahead is serious. However, I believe the truth is that no matter where you come from or who your parents are, opportunity is yours if you are willing to reach for it and work for it. I believe my dream will come true and so can yours. Thank you.

 07级英语4班孟幻