Inácio Lula da Silva, president of Brazil, sees a growing global role for big emerging economies

　　Upon first taking office in 2003, I pledged to end hunger in my country. Under the “Zero Hunger” banner, I put( poverty-eradication and the alleviation of inequality )at the forefront of government action. I was convinced that without dealing squarely with these two evils, it would be impossible to overcome centuries of economic backwardness and political unrest.

　　After nearly six years, much progress has been made. The number of very poor in Brazil has been slashed in half. The middle class is now in a majority, 52% of the population.

　　There is no cause for complacency. Many Brazilians are still unable to support themselves with dignity. Yet Brazilian society's response to eliminating social and economic deprivation is an indication of the profound changes the country is undergoing. Brazil has never been in a better position to meet the challenges ahead and is fully aware of its growing global responsibilities.

　　(作者先讲自己就职时的pledge,接着展开讲成果，最后提出不可自满，还有很多不足，逻辑清晰~)