英语口译：温家宝总理在上海世博会高峰论坛上的讲话

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2010年10月31日，2010年上海世博会高峰论坛开幕，中华人民共和国国务院总理温家宝在开幕式上发表主旨演讲。全文如下：
　　China Summit Forum
　　Shanghai, Oct. 31, 2010
　　尊敬的各位来宾，女士们、先生们：
　　Distinguished Guests,
　　Ladies and Gentlemen,
　　举世瞩目的上海世博会即将落下帷幕。本届世博会以“城市，让生活更美好”为主题，充分展示了丰富多彩的当代文明成就，汇集了人类探索城市发展的共同智慧，创造了多项世博会的新纪录，谱写了世界博览史的辉煌篇章。
　　The Expo 2010 Shanghai China is coming to close. This is an Expo that has attracted worldwide attention. Under the theme of “Better City, Better Life”, the Expo has put on display the splendid achievements of contemporary civilizations, pooled human wisdom in exploring the path of urban development, set many Expo-related records, and added a glorious chapter to the Expo history.
　　上海世博会是一次成功的盛会，世博会云集了包括190个国家、56个国际组织在内的246个官方参展者，超出以往历届世博会。从5月1日到今天，世博会参观者达到7000多万人次，创下参观人数的新纪录。人们从世界各地来到美丽的黄浦江畔，走进世博园，顶着烈日，冒着风雨排着长队耐心等候，只为一睹世博会的风采。本届世博会还第一次开辟了网上世博，为世界各地更多的民众参与世博会开启了一扇新的大门。上海世博会以最广泛的参与度，真正实现了世界人民的大团结。
　　Expo 2010 Shanghai has been a successful event. A total of 246 official participants, including 190 countries and 56 international organizations, have taken part in this Expo, more than in any previous Expo. Since 1 May, there have been more than 70 million visits to the Expo, another record number in the Expo history. People form around the world streamed to the Expo Site situated along the beautiful Huangpu River. Undeterred by the searing heat or soaking rain, they waited patiently in long lines to witness this much anticipated event. For the first time, an Online Expo was launched, opening a new window for more people to be part of the Expo. Through such extensive participation, Expo 2010 Shanghai has truly brought together people around the globe.
　　上海世博会是一次精彩的盛会，近6平方公里的世博园仿佛是一个地球村，一座座风格迥异、造型别致的建筑物毗邻而居，随风舞动的英国馆、枫叶造型的加拿大馆，形容"丝路宝船"的沙特馆等各具特色。尽情挥洒着人类智慧的奇思妙想。世界各国的文化瑰宝纷纷闪亮登场，中国的战国铜车马，沙拉的雅典纳神像，法国印象派大师的传世之座，丹麦的小美人鱼、塞舌尔的亚达伯拉象等世界奇世文化珍品，让人目不暇接、美不胜收。平均每天100多场，总计2万多场次的文化演艺活动，荟萃了绚丽多姿的各国文化的精髓，给人心旷神怡的精神享受。全球许多政治家、企业家、政府官员和专家学者莅临中国，在上海世博会系列论坛上发表真知灼见，探索未来世界，碰撞出无数睿智的思想火花，给人以无限的遐想和启迪。上海世博会犹如一部写在大地上的百科全书，构成了一幅多元文化和谐共荣的美好画卷。
　　Expo 2010 Shanghai has been a splendid event. The Expo Site, which covers about six square kilometers, is like a global village. Here, you can find a rich variety of structures, each with its distinct and exquisite style, the British Pavilion resembling a huge dandelion dancing in the breeze, the Canadian Pavilion in the shape of a maple leaf, and the Saudi Pavilion which looks like a sailing treasure boat. And they all speak to the best of human ingenuity. Here, you can see on display rare cultural treasures of the world: the bronze chariot and horse sculpture from China’s Warring States period, the statue of Athena from Greece, the masterpieces of French impressionist painters, the Litter Mermaid from Denmark and the Aldabra giant tortoises from the Seychelles. They are truly a feast to the eyes. Here, over 100 cultural performances were staged every day. Through a total of more than 20,000 cultural events, visitors got a taste of the quintessence of the world’s diverse cultures and found it a rewarding cultural experience. Here political leaders, business people, government officials, experts and scholars gathered together at the series of Expo Forums to share insightful vies an discuss the future of the world, firing people with imagination and inspiration. All this has made Expo 2010 Shanghai an encyclopedia lying open on the land and a magnificent painting showcasing the integration and harmony of diverse cultures.