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A commemorative speech about AUTOMOBILES. Length about 3-5 minutes.
Citations: 2-3
Bibliography needed for sources that you use.
A commemorative speech is supposed to inspire the audience. it has to penetrate the essence of the subject and generate in the audience a deep sense of respect.
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Name of Student
Name of Professor
Communications Paper
6 February 2016.
The Automobile Revolution
Ladies and gentlemen, isn’t the idea of fast-moving vessels that have made transport efficient quite fascinating? That we are able to move at high speed in comfort and in the company of others. To begin with, let’s delve a bit into history. It all began with steam-powered vehicles in the seventeenth century which were gradually improved in the eighteenth century. In the following century, the first automobile was fitted with a motor engine and diesel cars gained popularity. A century later and a look into the present, the automobile industry has and continues to outdo itself in terms of innovation. Production and design originally were centered in Europe but later the United States and Japan started emerging as big players in the industry (Rubenstein 28).
Automobiles are not only tools of movement but have also emerged as a cultural symbol. Automobile shows are popping up everywhere, and the huge turnouts are a reflection of the automobile culture. They are available in many sizes, shapes, purposes, and brands; the list to choose from is limitless. They range from the small fuel-efficient cars for students, to medium SUV’s for the modern family and flashy fuel guzzlers for the rich and extravagant.
Why then, should we underestimate the impact of automobiles when they are clearly much more than tools of convenience? A simple look into the manufacturing process of cars is mind-blowing. Organization, procedure, materials, and especially complex design and engineering work constitute the automobile-making process. Even though the evolution of the automobile is sometimes negatively affected by patent-related disputes, unsuccessful trials, and overambitious investors, much credit goes to the ingenious efforts of industry pioneers like Karl Benz, Henry Ford, and Daimler Chrysler. Today, their brands continue to dominate the automobile industry. These inventors came up with sleek, classy designs that forever transformed the modern automobile industry. From preppies to more rowdy individuals, everyone can find an automobile that matches his or her identity (Scharchburg 82).
Interestingly, the future of automobile seems to revolve around fuel economy, and this has greatly contributed to the ongoing efforts to develop electric cars. Major brands remain alert and ready to transition into the electric-car age as soon as it gains wide recognition. I am very eager to see the advancements that will take place in the world of automobiles in the coming years in terms of the improvements, creativity, and sheer diversity of innovations.
I am particularly fascinated by classic and antique cars which are elegant and timeless. These old machines, with their own rich histories, have become a symbol of status for many. Old and slow as they are, these automobiles are a center of attraction, and this greatly contributes to collectors’ growing desire to pay huge amounts of money to buy and organize grand motor shows. Similarly, many people fascinated by postmodern sleek and flashy super cars which move at great speed and are a symbol of status.
Ladies and gentlemen, allow me also to pay tribute to the developers of travel and leisure automobiles. Travel buses and party buses have continued to grace the automobile scene, emerging as a favorite among many adventurous fun-lovers. By the same token, I think we all agree that the feeling of getting one’s first car is always fascinating in a very unexplainable way. This is an indication of the connection we have developed with automobiles over time. Ultimately, getting a car is a crucial goal for many people. Automobile ownership is a crucial symbol of status. Fortunately, the automobile industry is leading the way in terms of bringing about innovative improvements aimed at environmental protection, for example the development of electric cars. Perhaps a source of motivation for budding automotive engineers is the growing variety of vehicles being seen on our roads everyday.
I will conclude by stating that the automobile industry has emerged as humankind’s most revolutionary innovation yet. It has managed sparked creativity, involvement, and a sense of identity. This explains the continuous growth in the industry at a time when all other industries are slowing down or stagnating. For now, the automobile manufacturers continue to prioritize comfort, creativity, energy-efficiency, speed, safety and diversity. Let us not undervalue the progress automobiles have made in such a short span. There is much more potential in terms of automobile’s contribution to human development! Let us get more excited and involved in the automobile scene. A vehicle is not just a must-have symbol of status and convenience, it is also a platform for demonstrating one’s identity. I encourage you to become automobile enthusiasts to appreciate the deeper role automobiles can play a role your life.
Thank you very much for your attention, may you be inspired by the mix of complexity and simplicity of the world of automobiles.
Works Cited
Rubenstein, James. A profile of the Automobile and Motor Vehicle Industry. New York: McGraw Hill Education, 2014. Print.
Scharchburg, Richard. Carriages without Horses: J. Frank Duryea and the Birth of the American Automobile Industry. New York: Society of Automotive Engineers Inc, 1993. Print.
