Read this excerpt from a speech meant for general public:

We are excited to welcome our students to this year’s awards ceremony. We would first like to congratulate students in Ms. Robinson’s class for their superior academic achievements.

Which revision will make the speech more appropriate for an audience of elementary students?
A. change “excited to welcome” to “pleased to receive.”
B. change “awards ceremony” to awards banquet.”
C. change “superior academic achievement” to “good grades.”
D. change “congratulate” to “laud.”