The eighth “Li Yun Cup” English Speaking Contest" was successfully held at 7:00 p.m. on November 16th in Room A106 of Li Ze building. Li Wenjia , who was a junior English major from SFL won the first prize and the award for best stage manner.
There were eight teachers from both home and abroad invited as the judges of this contest. They were Mr. Xie Qingli, Associate Professor, Vice Dean and Secretary of the Party General Branch, Ms. Xie Wenting, Associate Professor and Vice Dean, Professor Huang Xiaoling, Associate Professor He Zhongshen, Associate Professor Li Fusheng, Dr. Matthew Conduct，Mr. Darren Mullins and Mr. Sean McHugh. Ms. Zhang Zhuoshi, Secretary of the Youth League Branch of SFL was also invited as a guest to the contest.
There were 12 contestants from different schools participated in the contest. The contest consist of two rounds. In the first round, the contestants gave prepared speech on the topic "What life will be like in 100 years?". Some of them thought that at that time the human society would become a society which would rely heavily on the high technology. While others worried about the limited recourses and environmental problems. In the second round, each contestant chose a picture, on which he/she made an impromptu speech. The outstanding performance and originality of the contestants captured all the attentions. Indeed, it was the most exciting moment of the competition. After the speech, Liu shu and Mr. Darren Mullins sang some beautiful songs to the audience. The interesting games also helped to ease the tension caused by the fierce competition.
Finally, Professor Huang Xiaoling, Associate Professor Li Fusheng and Dr. Matthew Conduct and Mr. Sean McHugh made some helpful comments on the performance of the contestants. Sean even gave advice to the contestants on public speaking skills.
The result of the contest is as follow:
The First Prize Li Wenjia Junor School of Foreign Languages
The Second Prize Ma Junsheng Freshman School of Franchise Management
Mei Ganghua Sophomore International Business Faculty
The Third Prize Liu Jiayun Sophomore International Business Faculty
Yu Xiuling Sophomore School of Foreign Languages
Ao Shunjie Sophomore School of Real Estate
The Award for Best Stage Manner Li Wenjia Junior School of Foreign Languages
The Award for Best Pronunciation and Intonation Ma Junsheng Freshman
School of Franchise Management
The Consolation Prize Wu Cuiping Freshman School of Franchise Management
Chen Chuting Freshman School of Management
Lu Huiqi Freshman School of Education
Yang Songran Sophomore School of Government and Law
Li Boya Sophomore School of Chinese
Zhou Huihua Freshman School of Design
The “Li Yun cup ” English Speech Contest always offers an opportunity for students to practice their English. It’s a contest, but more than a contest. (By He zhuandi)
