Good morning ladies and gentleman. I am a sophomore from class four. My name is Zhou Jiayuan. I am greatly honored to stand here to deliver my speech. Today, my topic is my parents and my future.

      Where my parents are, where my family is. Let's take a close look at the word "family".

       F-A-M-I-L-Y.

       F stands for father.  A stands for and. M stands for mother. I is just I. L stands for love. Y stands for you.

       When we put them together, what we get is father and mother I love you. What a beautiful word. What a beautiful sentence!

       Father is the steps for my future and the bases for my dream. Mother is someone who brought me to this world, who cares for me most.

       I can still remember a scene, a scene which is treasured in my heart for many years. My mother held an old book, too old to have book cover. As her fingers wondering through the yellow pages, charming words just came out of her mouth.

       I can't remember how many beautiful days my parents have given me. I don't know how many hopes and wishes my parents have put on me. What I can think of now, is to struggle against myself for the future and the pride of my parents.

       Life is not measured by the number of breath we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

       We should try our best to realize our dreams. Try our best to make our lives meaningful. The path may not be easy. Difficulties are inevitable, endure, grieve, and move on.

       I may encounter a lot of difficulties in my way forward, but I know my parents are always behind me.

       I my not succeed in the end, but I know, I am still the pride of my parents.

                          08级英语4班 周家媛