National English-speaking contest up and running_美文

National English-speaking contest up and running

"We encourage all participants to compete with innovation and creativity," Bai said.

The 21st Century Cup National English Speaking Competition, founded in 1996, is the only speaking contest in China affiliated with the annual International English Speaking Competition in London. It is open to students from primary school to university.

Topics for different groups of contestants were also released at Tuesday's ceremony. Participants from universities and colleges across the country will respond to the topic "University as I see it", while high school students will discuss their insights on the "Dream in my heart". For junior high school contestants, the topic is "Growing pains," and primary school participants will be asked to share stories related to "A special gift".

The panel of judges will include experts from top universities and institutions as well as the ministries of education and foreign affairs.

Questions:

1. According to Guo Weimin, what has the competition boosted?

2. What will the winners of the competition receive?

3. When was the competition founded?

Answers:

1. Cross-cultural communication among young people in China.

2. Winners will be sent to the company's headquarters in Atlanta, and will also receive internship opportunities.

3. 1996.

About the broadcaster:

Lance Crayon is a videographer and editor with China Daily. Since living in Beijing he has worked for China Radio International (CRI) and Global Times. Before moving to China he worked in the film industry in Los Angeles as a talent agent and producer. He has a B.A. in English from the University of Texas at Arlington.