<p class="ql-block">Last Saturday (Nov. 27th) witnessed an exciting English speech contest held by Grade 2 with the intention of enriching students' school life and inspiring their enthusiasm about learning English.</p> <p class="ql-block">Present at the activity were many teachers and students, all of whom made it to the hall, delighted and cheerful. Accompanied by melodious music, the English speech contest kicked off.Two hosts, Wang Xiangyun and Hu Yuhan, anchored the show throughout it. 5 teachers appointed as judges graded each candidate's performance based on grading standards.</p> <p class="ql-block">25 contestants from 19 classes made brilliant speeches followed by the talent shows on the stage, demonstrating their excellent language skills and performing capacity. The contestants' topics were focused on "Youth", "Competition", "Dream", "Life", to name but a few, striking a deep chord in the listeners and leaving a profound impression on all present.</p> <p class="ql-block">Wang Xinyu, Class 1, "The Round Table"</p> <p class="ql-block">Huang Shengyi, Class 2, "Goals and Action"</p> <p class="ql-block">Hu Yan, Class 2, "My Youth"</p> <p class="ql-block">Yan Xinrui,Class 3, "The Power of Ideas"</p> <p class="ql-block">Wang Jiahui,Class 4,"Self-confidence"</p> <p class="ql-block">Xiao Zixuan,Class 4, "Flying Youth, Master Our Future"</p> <p class="ql-block">Peng Jiahao, Class 5, "Competition"</p> <p class="ql-block">zheng Wei, Class 6, "Dream"</p> <p class="ql-block">Tang Pei&Tan Jing, Class 7, "Our Dreams"</p> <p class="ql-block">Shi Xinnan, Class 8, "Life Is Now"</p> <p class="ql-block">Yin Pin&Dai Mengyang, Class 9, "Dream"</p> <p class="ql-block">Sui Weibo, Class 10, "Something Just Like This"</p> <p class="ql-block">Ni Yuxuan&Zhang Ziyi, Class 11, "My Chinese Dream"</p> <p class="ql-block">Zhang Suwen&Xu Zixuan, Class 11, "My Chinese Dream"</p> <p class="ql-block">Li Shan, Class 12, "Be Brave to Follow Your Dream"</p> <p class="ql-block">Wang Yujie, Class 12, "Global Warming"</p> <p class="ql-block">Wu Chenchen, Class 12, "My Idol"</p> <p class="ql-block">Liu Jingzhi, Class 13, "Fight for China"</p> <p class="ql-block">Shu Yuxin, Class 13, "Do Not Let Others Define Yourself"</p> <p class="ql-block">Du Yuanfei, Class 14, "Stop Adolescent Comparison"</p> <p class="ql-block">Xu Mengting, Class 14, " I Am Not Just a Girl"</p> <p class="ql-block">Xu Yangling, Class 15, "We Are the World, We Are the Future"</p> <p class="ql-block">Zhu Danying, Class 16, "My Definition of Success"</p> <p class="ql-block">Jiang Wenli&Zhu Shuyu, Class 17, "Dreams of Youth"</p> <p class="ql-block">Cai Wei, Class 18, "Movie About Youth"</p> <p class="ql-block">Zhong Xinyi&Ke Wenjing, Class 19, "Say No to Air Pollution"</p> <p class="ql-block">After all the contestants accomplished their presentation, Miss Zhou made wonderful comments on their performance, expressed anticipation of the youth's future and extended sincere gratitude to the organizers.</p> <p class="ql-block">Vice-Principal Mr. Zhou was invited to announce the names of prize winners and have concluding remarks of this contest. He spoke highly of the contestants' performance, appealing to the youth to put their beliefs into practice, take on the responsibility and strive to establish a properous and powerful country.</p> <p class="ql-block">Thanks to each participant's hard work, cautious preparation and positive participation, the English Speech Contest of Grade Two has come to an end completely. Unquestionably, it received an immediate and warm welcome in that it is of vital significance for teenagers to participate in such meaningful school activities.</p>