【正确答案】This month，American students joined Chinese students in a 15-day program entitled“U．S．and Chinese City Students View China．”The youngsters visited farmers in Bagualing of Hebei，didvolunteer work in rural communities and taught each other English and Chinese．They visited the Great Wall，the Forbidden City and other attractions，and conducted discussions on campus life．going to college or getting a job．
During the program，the students overcame language and cultural barriers，rose above perhaps one-sided views，and forged deep friendship through communication and interaction．When it came to the time of parting，the students promised to each other that they would study hard，keep fit andmeet again in the future．I see in these lovely students the profound friendship between the Chinese and U．S．peoples and the bright prospects of Sino-U．S relations．

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这个月，中美两国的学生开展了为期半个月的“美中城市学生看中国”的活动。两国学生在河北八卦岭走访农家，参加农村社区服务活动，互相教授英语和汉语；在北京参观长城、故宫等景点，并就校园生活、升学就业等主题进行交流。
活动中，两国学生克服语言和文化障碍，超越习俗和偏见，通过沟通和互动，结下了深厚的友谊。依依惜别之时，两国学生彼此承诺：努力学习，健康成长，未来再相会。从两国学生的身上，我看到了中美人民之间的深厚友谊，看到了中美关系的光明前景。

【正确答案】It is a pleasure to join you for the finale concert of this year’s China Shanghai International Arts Festival．The performance tonight concludes the Festival with a high note．Preparing programs for an arts festival that runs for four weeks is a daunting challenge．I thank all the sponsors and patrons of the Festival for your generous support over the years．
China Shanghai International Arts Festival has risen to that challenge for 11 years in a row．Not only that，but the performances have become more engaging．During the current economic turmoil，the Festival has certainly entertained US and lifted our spirits，reminding US of the beauty of art and the finesse of life．What’s more，the Festival enhances Shanghai’s vibrancy and soft power as a cultural hub in Asia

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很高兴与各位共聚一堂，欣赏中国上海国际艺术节的闭幕音乐会。今晚的压轴表演为艺术节划上完美的句号。筹办这个为期四周的艺术文化盛宴，实在不是一件容易的事。我衷心感谢多年来一直大力支持艺术节的赞助机构和赞助人。
中国上海国际艺术节已连续举办了十一年，而且表演节目一年比一年精彩。在金融风暴肆虐下，艺术节带来欢乐，振奋人心，让我们深深感受到艺术之美，人生之美。另一方面，艺术节亦展现上海作为亚洲文化中心的魅力，以及所具有的软实力。