第七届全国英语演讲比赛冠军得主演讲稿(5)

                  As we can see today, environmentalists from different
                  countries are making joint efforts to address the issue of
                  global warming, economists are seeking solutions to financial
                  crises that rage in a particular region but nonetheless
                  cripple the world economy, and politicians and diplomats are
                  getting together to discuss the issue of combating terrorism.
                  Peace and prosperity has become a common goal that we are
                  striving for all over the world. Underlying this mighty trend
                  of global communication is the echo of E. M. Forster's words
                  "Only connect!"
                  With the IT revolution, traditional boundaries of human
                  society fall away. Our culture, politics, society and commerce
                  are being sloshed into one large melting pot of humanity. In
                  this interlinked world, there are no outsiders, for a
                  disturbance in one place is likely to impact other parts of
                  the globe. We have begun to realize that a world divided
                  cannot endure.
                  China is now actively integrating into the world. Our recent
                  entry to the WTO is a good example. For decades, we have taken
                  pride in being self-reliant, but now we realize the importance