and radio networks and websites live broadcasting the opening ceremony.

　　President Hu Jintao, 41 heads of state or government and senior officials of 48 African countries that have diplomatic ties with China, attended the gathering highlighting (主题为) " friendship, peace, cooperation and development".

　　Before the opening ceremony, a grand welcoming ceremony was being held at the Great Hall of the People, and Chinese and African leaders put their signatures(签名) on the stamps in honor of the summit.

　　Shortly afterwards, President Hu, Prime Minister of Ethiopia which co-chairs(合作主持) FOCAC（中非论坛）, and President of the Republic of Congo（刚果） who chairs the AU for the 2006 session, addressed the opening ceremony.

　　Also Saturday morning, the high-level dialogue and second conference of Chinese and African entrepreneurs（企业） opened at the Great Hall of the People, and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao delivered a speech.

　　The Beijing Summit is a milestone(里程碑) for both Chinese and African people. As to China, this is the first time that China has invited 41 nation-level heads to China. The summit will strengthen China's relationship with African people, and China will embrace a prosperous future with African friends. African countries also benefited a lot from the contact, 10 billion of their debt was canceled by China' government. Besides, African countries will enhance their economical development with the help of China.

Activity three: Fill in the chart

T: Read the short passage again and pick out the structure of the passage.

The Ss read and fill in the chart.

Sample chart:

Structure of FOCAC Functions of paragraphs Paragraphs Content Opening paragraph Theme paragraph Developing paragraphs Conclusion paragraph Key: