Speaking Journal 2 Assignment

You are a sales agent for a tourism company. It is your job to recruit foreign visitors to your country. For your next speaking journal, make a sales pitch in English in which you “sell” your country to tourism customers. In other words, you will make a sales pitch. In your sales pitch, organize a speech that outlines the benefits of a trip to your country. Your pitch should be at least one minute long.

Here is a sample introduction.

China is a wonderful country. Did any of you have a chance to watch the Beijing Olympics last summer on television? Perhaps the thought of taking a trip to China has crossed your mind?

There are hundreds of reasons to visit China, the most compelling of which include the long and interesting history, the fabulous cultural icons, and the tasty food the country has to offer.

First, let me tell you a bit about China’s history.

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Introduce Yourself

Today, I would like you to make your first speaking journal. As part of your speaking journal, I would like you to introduce yourself to your classmates. Your introduction is your first opportunity to start creating your on-line persona. In your on-line persona, we would like to get to know the "real" you. That is, what is it about you that makes you unique and special. Everyone has a history and that history usually includes things like sports activities, music, art, travel, or other activities that make us unique. Please use your speaking journal to let us know in which ways you are a unique and special individual.

Jason