The Ninth “Li Yun Cup” English Speaking Contest

By ZHOU Xilun

The Ninth “Li Yun Cup” English Speaking Contest in BNUZ was held successfully in A302 of Liyun building on November 22th, with 14 students from different schools and faculties competing in the contest. Vice Dean and Associate Professor, Xie Qingli, Vice Dean and Associate Professor Xie Wenting, Professor Wang Xiaoling, Associate Professor He Zhongshen, Mr.Sean Mchugh were invited as the judges of the contest.

The contest consists of 3 rounds, namely, prepared speech, defense and impromptu speech. In the first round, the contestants were asked to deliver a prepared speech on the topic “Gratitude” within 3 to 4 minutes. With their own experiences of life, the contestants interpreted gratitude in different ways. Their illustrations, pronunciation and manners were praised with thundering applauses. After each speech, the contestant defensed what they have talked about.

Ten contestants who passed the first round chose one picture, based on which they gave impromptu speeches. Their creative ideas won the judges’ praise. Mr.Sean Mchugh made comments on the contest and shared some useful skills about public speaking.

The proficient English, witty answers and quick responses from the contestants impressed the judging panel and audience. The First Prize went to Huang Zhichong and the Second Prize went to Liao Yan and Peng Chun’e. Xu Shuxia. Huang Hongmin and Li Haoyue and other contestants were also awarded.

English Speaking Contest attracted more than 400 English learners as from the campus, making it a gathering of the best young English-speaking talents in the university.