Graduation Speech

Graduation Speech

Vocabulary

Choose the word/phrase with closest meaning to the word/phrase typed in red.

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In my junior year of college listening to the Hamilton soundtrack became my coping mechanism that would get me through the day.

• my way of dealing with stress

• my way gaining inspiration

• my way of not getting bored

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After listening to the album, I dove into the fandom, memorized all of the songs while walking to class.

• got bored

• always listened

• became a fan

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This opportunity to be here at the prestigious University of Wisconsin-Madison did not come easy or cost a little for any of us.

• important

• legendary

• reputable

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I could justify struggling in calculus or chemistry because I was only a freshman.

• experience

• reason

• decide

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As students ,we juggle a lot on our plates we juggle our studies relationships with friends and family.

• find it life is hard

• use a lot of plates

• have many things to deal with in life

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My second year in college, I suffered burnout to the point of losing motivation to finish this degree.

• anxiety

• exhaustion

• confusion

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I was so desperate to find a spark of enthusiasm, the same one we all overflowed with at the beginning only to feel so helpless.

• happiness

• eagerness

• worries

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You did not throw away your shot because if you graduated, having completed most of your coursework, from the comfort of your own bed staring into your laptop you made it—I see you.

• lose your chance

• make a try

• waste your opportunity

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I look back and keep thinking God, teachers and mentors, mental health counselors at the university health services, my family and friends, who helped carry me through till today.

• go with me anywhere

• provide support in difficult situations

• go along with me

Comprehension Questions

Watch the speech video and answer the following questions in next slides.

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Where does Lisa Kamal come from?

• Indonesia

• Malaysia

• Brunei Darussalam

• Thailand

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How did she feel about studying in the university in her freshman period?

• excited

• fearful

• anxious

• unconfident

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In her speech, who would be most disappointed if she failed in her study?

• scholarship provider

• her friends

• herself

• her parents

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How did she feel about her life in university in her second year?

• happy

• exhausted

• optimistic

• bored

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"If you graduated, having spent all hours of the day in the library or evenings and coffee shops, you made it—I see you."

What phrase is closest in meaning to the phrase 'I see you' in the line above?

• I can relate.

• I saw you when you were in the library.

• I like what you did.

Multiple Choice

Does this TRUE or FALSE?

Lisa encouraged her fellow graduates to remember the positive moments and forget the bad times from the university.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Open Ended

What do you think the purpose of a graduation speech?

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​Graduation Speech

​Do you remember about 'Speech of Introduction?

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Thanking the previous speaker or expressing gratitude for the chance to speak.

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• Your Opener - the opening, ice-breaker or attention grabber. ​You may need to briefly introduce/give background about yourself.

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• Memories - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly!

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• Accomplishments - Celebrate the successes by expressing a sense of gratitude and mention the failures in a humorous way.

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• The Future and Reflection - Mention important events of the moment and your hopes for a successful future

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• Conclusion - Try to end with a memorable punch line, positive statement or amusing quote.

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(8.03-8.17)​