Dear teachers, dear schoolmates, dear fellow Grade 9 friends:
Good morning! I'm MaNingYu from Class 7, Grade 9.
Today, my classmate Chen Liyan and I will deliver a speech under the national flag. The topic of our presentation is "Plant This Green, Build Our Future Together" —in celebration of Tree Planting Day and to promote environmental awareness among us all.
The spring breeze blows across the Qinwai campus. The camphor trees are turning green, and the winter jasmines are blooming. This fresh green of March not only makes our campus beautiful but also shows how we Grade 9 students are working hard for the high school entrance exam.
We grow together on this campus. Every tree and flower here has seen us grow and has been with us through every hard-working day. Trees need to root deep in the soil and take in nutrients day by day. In the same way, every practice test we take, every effort we make, and every time we push through difficulties—we are building a foundation for our future and watering the dreams in our hearts.
"Plant this green" means more than planting trees on campus. It means planting hope and strength in our hearts. "Build our future together" means more than growing green trees. It means living up to our youth and striving to be our best. On behalf of all Grade 9 students, I want to share some ideas with everyone:
First, protect our green campus and build self-discipline. Take care of the plants and trees. Cherish every bit of green. Be strict with ourselves and keep working hard. Let the green of Qinwai be the warmest company on our journey.
Second, take action to go green and build a strong foundation for our future. Join in taking care of the plants on campus. Save paper and electricity. Live a low-carbon life. Let's value every class and every practice test. Work hard step by step, build a strong base, so that every effort we make, like a seed, can grow into strength.
Third, share the green idea and keep our youth promise. Tell people around us about loving, planting, and protecting green. Let green become the most beautiful color of Qinwai. And to all our schoolmates—be as strong and persistent as trees. Face every challenge bravely. Live up to our teachers' hopes, our parents' expectations, and most importantly, our own youth. On the exam day in June, let's shine our own light.
Dear schoolmates, trees need strong roots to stand against the wind and rain. We need to work hard to create our future. Let's grow together with this March green. Let's move forward together with Qinwai. Let's take green as our friend and dreams as our guide. Protect our green campus. Keep our original goal in mind. Fight side by side. Grow toward the sun. Make the most of our youth. Let's go together toward our bright future!
Thank you, everyone!