三是更富冒險(xiǎn)精神。到中國去！聽說在座許多教師都沒去過中國，我認(rèn)為教中文不僅是因?yàn)檎Z言本身的魅力。語言具有生命力而且始終在發(fā)展演變，它不僅承載一個國家的歷史和文化，而且是拉近人民距離的工具。通過訪問你們將更好地了解中國并向?qū)W生們講述一個真實(shí)的當(dāng)代中國。

Third, be adventurous. Go to China! I am surprised that many of you have not been to China yet. Language is living and evolving. Teaching Chinese is not only about the beauty of the language itself. Chinese language not only reflects the history and culture, but also is a vehicle that brings people closer. By gathering first-hand experiences in China, you will understand China more comprehensively and tell better stories of a real contemporary China to your students.

　　各位會員，你們都是中澳之間的文化大使，中國駐澳大利亞使領(lǐng)館將繼續(xù)大力支持你們。我和同事們堅(jiān)信，你們的工作將改變未來兩國和兩國人民之間的關(guān)系。我們都不要忘記澳大利亞中文教師聯(lián)會創(chuàng)始人和第一任會長GEOFF DAVIS先生，要感謝他所做的貢獻(xiàn)。還有許許多多不知名的會員，感謝你們?yōu)橹形慕逃椭邪挠颜x做出的貢獻(xiàn)，你們是中國真正的朋友，我們將銘記并感謝你們。

　　最后，祝澳大利亞中文教師聯(lián)會第25屆年會圓滿成功！祝大家在珀斯度過愉快的時光！

　　謝謝大家！

Dear CLTFA members,

You are the cultural ambassadors between China and Australia. The Chinese Embassy and Consulate Generals stand ready as always to support CLTFA and all its members in your endeavor. It is the firm belief of myself and all my colleagues that your work will make a difference on the future of our bilateral relations and our people. We shall always remember Mr. Geoff Davis AM, the founder and first president of CLTFA, for his remarkable leadership and contribution. We will remember all of you, whom I am not able to name one by one, who have jointly contributed to Chinese language teaching in Australia and contributed to our bilateral friendship. You are true friends of China, whom we shall always remember and cherish.

I wish the 25th CLTFA National Conference a very successful conference, and also a very special and memorable conference. Enjoy your time in Perth and WA!

Thank you!