在本周，上海美高双语学校第五届演讲比赛复赛在四楼报告厅拉开了帷幕。我们有幸邂逅了一群可爱的表达者，他们围绕着主题展开精彩的演讲，使观众们享受了一场别样的视听盛宴。让我们一起回顾一下这场精彩纷呈的比赛吧!

This week, the round two of Living Word Shanghai Bilingual School’s Fifth Speech Contest opened in the lecture hall on the fourth floor. We had the honor to meet a group of lovely speakers, who made wonderful speeches and used great visual aids so that the audience enjoyed a different audio-visual feast. Let's review this wonderful competition together!

演讲比赛

评委席 Judges

G1-G3:

中教评委Chinese judge：Ms. May; Ms. Jerry

外教评委Expat judge: Mr. Trevor; Ms. WendyC

G4-G6:

中教评委Chinese judge: Mr. Steven; Ms. Tiphaine; Ms. Amber

外教评委Expat judge: Mr. Johnny; Mr. Ethan; Mr. Nicolas

G7-G9:

中教评委 Chinese judge: Mr. Jonathan; Ms. Amber

外教评委Expat judge: Mr. Jake

演讲主题 Topics

G1-G3:

我在18岁以前，爸爸妈妈会给我培养什么样的亮点?

G1-G3: Before I turn 18 years old, what kind of special qualities will mom and dad help me develop?

G4-G6:

爸爸妈妈是如何教我克服失败及挫折?举出具体的事例。

G4-G6: How do my parents teach me to overcome failures and setbacks? Give specific examples.

G7-G9:

爸爸妈妈告诉我要怎样把一件事情做好?如果做错了事应该怎么办?

G7-G9: How do my parents tell me I did something right? What should I do if I do something wrong?

随着主持人的上台，演讲比赛的序幕缓缓拉开!

With the host on stage, the prelude of the speech contest slowly opened!

讲台上的选手，意气风发，舌灿莲花，讲述着一个又一个故事，从不同角度、不同方面阐释着自己对应的主题。他们自信从容、声情并茂、流露着美高学子应有的气度与姿态，展现着当代青少年朝气蓬勃的面貌。

The contestants on the platform were all full of spirit and had eloquent tongues. They told one story after another, explaining their corresponding themes from different angles and aspects. They are confident and calm, voice full of emotion, showing the bearing and attitude of the students of Living Word Shanghai, showing the vigorous face of the contemporary youth.

演讲不仅仅会传递信息，更多的是带给我们深深的思考，让听众们融入其中。

Their speeches not only conveyed information, but also provoked deep thinking, so that the audience can integrate into it.

结果不重要，享受过程最重要!加油到底，拼搏到底。不管结果如何，依然为自己喝彩!

The results were not the most important thing, what was important was their enjoyment of the process! Continue on to the end, fight to the end. No matter what the result, still cheer for yourself!

演讲比赛入选决赛名单将在下周一公布，相信每一位选手均已准备就绪，他们的故事，决赛现场再叙。我们期待着下一次演讲舞台上更优秀更精彩的你!

The Finalists of the speech contest will be announced next Monday.We believe every speaker is ready. Their story will be narrated at the Finals. We are looking forward to the next speech on the stage more excellent and wonderful you!