英文：
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Good afternoon! Today, I stand before you to express my deepest gratitude. I am grateful for the opportunity to receive higher education, to expand my horizons and to shape my own future.
Firstly, I would like to express my gratitude to our university. It provides us with a place to learn and grow. It is here where we make friends, gain knowledge, and develop our abilities.
Secondly, I am thankful for our professors. They are not only knowledgeable, but also patient and inspiring. They guide us through our academic journey, helping us to overcome obstacles and reach our potential.
Lastly, I would like to thank my family. Their unconditional love and support have been my backbone. They have been there for me in times of need, providing guidance and encouragement.
In conclusion, gratitude is more than just a word. It is a feeling of appreciation for the kindness and benefits we have received. Let's cherish it and spread it around. Thank you!
中文：
女士们，先生们，
大家下午好！今天，我站在这里，表达我最深的感激之情。我感谢有机会接受高等教育，拓宽视野，塑造自己的未来。
首先，我要感谢我们的大学。它为我们提供了一个学习和成长的地方。我们在这里交朋友，获取知识，发展我们的能力。
其次，我感谢我们的教授们。他们不仅知识丰富，而且耐心并富有启发性。他们引导我们走过学术旅程，帮助我们克服难关，发挥我们的潜力。
最后，我要感谢我的家人。他们无条件的爱和支持一直是我的支柱。在我需要的时候，他们一直在那里为我提供指导和鼓励。
总的来说，感恩不仅仅是一个词。这是对我们所接受的善意和好处的一种欣赏之情。让我们珍视它，传播它。谢谢大家！
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on being grateful to our parents by commenting on the remark, “Love and appreciate your parents. We are often so busy growing up. We forget they are also growing old .” You can cite examples to illustrate your point. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.
审题立意
1. 导语解读：要求考生对题目中引述的话“爱你的父母，感谢你的父母。我们常常只忙于成长，但我们忘记了他们也同样在变老”进行评论，就感恩父母这一话题展开论述。
2. 文章立意：父母是最爱我们的人，他们为了孩子可以付出一切。因此我们要感谢父母。不能把忙碌作为借口而忽视对于父母的关爱和感谢。
写作思路
1. 第一段简要就题目中给定的话语做出评论，引出论点：我们应该爱并感谢父母。
2. 第二段论证父母是最爱我们的人：不论是遭遇困难、心情沮丧，还是成功失败，父母永远都是在你身边支持你的人。
3. 第三段阐述我们不应忽略表达对父母的感激，表达对他们的关怀。
参考范文
“Love and appreciate your parents. We are often so busy growing up. We forget they are also growing old.” This means that our parents bring us up while we tend to neglect their growing old. 1 It reminds us that we should love and be grateful to our parents. 2
Parents love their children the most. 3 When we are confronted with difficulties, our parents always stand by us; when we feel down, they always cheer us up; when we make mistakes, they never hesitate to forgive us; when we succeed, they are always the first to celebrate and share our happiness; when we are in danger, our parents even risk their lives to save us. Our parents are always there with us when we need them. 4
However, many of us tend to forget expressing our gratitude to our parents. 5 We always give excuses that we are so busy. But remember, we grow up while our parents grow old. In my opinion, the best way to express gratitude to our parents is to show our true love and care to them. When you tell them about your life, they will be very happy and contented. 6
“爱你的父母，感谢你的父母。我们常常只忙着成长，但我们忘记了他们也同样在变老。”这意味着父母抚养我们的时候，我们往往忽视他们在变老。这句话提醒我们应该爱父母，感恩于父母。
父母是最爱子女的人。当我们遇到困难的时候，我们的父母一直是我们坚强的后盾；当我们失落的时候，他们总是使我们振作起来；当我们犯错的时候，他们总是毫不犹豫地原谅我们；当我们成功的时候，他们总是第一个庆祝并分享我们成功喜悦的人；当我们遇到危难，他们甚至会冒着生命危险来拯救我们。当我们需要父母的时候，他们总是在我们身边。
然而，我们中的许多人都容易忘记表达我们对父母的感激。我们总找理由说我们很忙。但请记住，我们长大的同时父母也变老了。依我看，对父母表达感激的最好方式就是表现出我们真挚的爱意，真正关心他们。当你告诉他们你的生活，他们就会很高兴，很知足。
范文点评
1. 开篇简要解释题目引用的话语的含义，引出感恩父母这一话题。
2. 自然过渡，提出论点：应该爱父母，感恩父母。
3. 第二段首句作为主题句，点明该段大意：父母是最爱我们的人。
4. 具体论述父母为孩子所付出的一切，为我们应感恩父母埋下伏笔。
5. 笔锋一转，指出我们许多人容易忘记表达我们对父母的感激，引出本段感恩父母的主题。
6. 提出感恩父母的具体方式，结束全文。
要点用法
be grateful to sb. for sth. 因某事而感激某人
stand by 继续支持
feel down 感到沮丧；情绪消沉
cheer sb. up 使某人振作起来
risk one's life 冒生命的危险
gratitude n. 感谢；感激