缅因英语口语 第 46 课：special occasions 特殊场合 - 2

A: how should we commemorate the centenary of the founding of the university? We have been given quite a large budget to pay for some events.

B: we should certainly hold a big party for the professors and students. We could have a firework display.

A: do you think that we should invite alumni and former professors?

B: if we do, too many people might attend. Perhaps we should invited all of them, but make a small charge to attend.

A: good idea. We should also hold a series of presentations. We could have presentations on the history of the university, the course we offer, and our links with other universities.

B: good idea! I think we could also have presentations by former students on how their experience here helped them in their lives.

A: we could have another on the successes of graduates from here.

B: I think that we could also produce some merchandise for the centenary-you know, T-shirts, mugs, plates, pens, and things like that.

A: that's an excellent idea. Hopefully, we would be able to make a profit! A few professors and students are writing a book on the history of the university.

B: I'm looking forward to reading that. We could have book signings by famous professors an alumni.

A: a group of students from the art and music faculty are producing a short film.

B: I'm sure that will be very popular.. OK, let's think about how we can put these ideas into practice.