关于中国，我想对你说.......

2021-12-22

On the 17th of November, we held an English-speaking competition in the International  Bilingual Middle   School. The theme of the event was "Stories from Home," and the 26 contestants spoke about China's proud history and culture such as traditional tea culture, Chinese winemaking, feats space exploration, and acts of heroism exhibited by people in all stations of life. All the participants spoke beautifully, and their love for their homeland and the pride they felt in China's accomplishments emanated brightly from every student involved. All the students who came to watch were deeply invested in the event, listening intently to the stories and events from their past that make them so proud to be part of the great and growing traditions of Chinese that stretch back thousands of years.

The competition's winner, Jason from 8(11), gave a very passionate talk about China's ever-growing space program. He articulated with clarity and style and was a deserved winner as it was clear he had put a great deal of time and effort into practicing. Special mentions must go to all 6th-grade students for facing the challenge and getting involved in event, particularly to Vanessa & Tiger from 6(12), who wrote and delivered excellent speeches that demonstrated wisdom beyond their years. We are also proud of Eva from 8(12) as she was very nervous before the event but showed great determination and grit, giving an impassioned speech despite her stage fright. Teddy from 8(13) gave a fantastic talk on the importance of what unites us, and how we can overcome what divides us. His message of disparate cultures needing to come together resonated with the whole room.

以庆祝中国共产党成立100周年为重要契机，进一步开展青少年热爱党、热爱祖国的教育，鼓励广大学生用英文生动讲述中国故事，让世界更好地了解中国，2021年11月17日下午，西外双语初中部英语组举办了“中国故事我来说，China Story Show” 英语演讲活动，演讲主题围绕介绍中国传统文化、传统节日，传统艺术，中国航天事业的发展等内容展开，向世界传播中国文化。

本次活动的参赛学生覆盖六年级到九年级，共有26位同学积极报名参加，活动宗旨是给学生提供了一个展现自我，提升自我的机会和舞台，锻炼学生们的英语演讲能力和口头表达能力，同时为11月底中小学英语演讲风采展示活动赛做好海选准备。

赛前，西外初中双语部英语组中外教耐心地指导学生修改演讲稿，进行专业指导；比赛中，选手们激情投入，充分展现了西外学生良好的英语素养和活力少年的风采。低年级组的选手们带来了精心准备的介绍中国茶文化，传统节气、节日的演讲内容。高年级组的选手讲述了中国国画、中国文字变迁等国粹，以及当代中国航天事业的发展，震撼了在场的所有人。

选手们各展风采，他们语音纯正、语调抑扬顿挫；他们慷慨激昂、自信勇敢，很有国际范。比赛最终有九位学生技压群芳，以纯正的口语，良好的语音语调，得体的肢体语言征服了评委老师和观众，他们是：

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一等奖获得者   王子豪

二等奖获得者   李家仪、金兌勳

三等奖获得者   聂显佳、魏莱、袁佳豪

优秀奖获得者   王馨儀 刘佳仪  秦傲清

临近结束，一首欢快的英语歌曲把全场气氛推向高潮，一段优美的民族舞蹈给此次比赛活动划上了完美的句号。

英语是西外学生的强项，也是西外展示给社会的一张名片。但我们更注重的是：一次次活动让学生更阳光更自信，一次次比赛让学生更勇敢更向上！

Overall it was a fantastic event, with all the students doing an excellent job, and we speak for all the teachers involved when we say we are proud to have hosted this speech competition to give our students the platform to express themsevles so eloquently. Great job to the students of the Xiwai  Bilingual Middle   School, we are very excited to see what you show us next!