Shenzhen News Network News (reporter Pan Feng) in order to improve the international communication ability of citizens, promote the construction of international urban areas and the construction of international language environment. On May 10, the 2019 Shenzhen Citizens Speak Foreign Language English Competition Preliminary Competition Yantian District Selection Competition was held at yantian district foreign Chinese school. Twenty-five contestants from all walks of life, including government agencies, schools, and enterprises, took the stage one by one to show their English style through film dubbing and keynote speeches. In the end, Zhou Zhangchi, the No. 7 player from the high school of Shenzhen Foreign Chinese Middle School, won the championship of this competition. Wang Kun, member of the Standing Committee of the District Committee and director of the Office of the District Committee (District Government), presented awards to the winners at the scene.
2019 "Shenzhen Citizens Speak Foreign Languages" English Competition Preliminary Competition Yantian District Selection Competition
During the competition, each contestant was given an English film clip (Zootopia, Harry Potter, Titanic...). Dubbing, showing their spoken English skills. In the keynote speech session, the contestants combined their own study, work and practical life, took the form of unscripted speeches, took the stage one by one, and used fluent English to talk about their dreams and prospects for the future to the judges and the audience. The wonderful speeches on the spot received bursts of applause from the audience from time to time.
Wu Xuewen, vice president of Shenzhen Translation Association and former associate professor of the School of Foreign Languages of Jilin University, and Liam Corby, a foreign teacher at Yantian District Foreign Chinese Primary School, served as professional judges to score the contestants' stage performance, speech content, language expression, speech skills, grooming, comprehensive impression, etc. on the spot. In the end, 1 first prize, 2 second prizes and 2 third prizes were decided in the competition, and they will also represent Yantian District in the municipal rematch.
It is reported that the "Shenzhen Citizens Speak Foreign Languages" English Speech Contest, as an important part of the activities of Shenzhen citizens speaking foreign languages, has attracted many citizens to actively participate since its launch, and its influence has been continuously improved. Liu Yang from BGI Gene said that Shenzhen is an international city, English has become an important communication language for citizens, and by participating in such a speech contest, everyone can not only show their English speech talents, but also communicate with English enthusiasts to learn, and ask professional tutors to learn from them. "Our company is a company specializing in life science technology, and if you want to be at the forefront of the world in this field, you must master English well." Liu Yang said that in their company, the English atmosphere is very strong, and many colleagues have participated in the "Shenzhen Citizens Speak Foreign Languages" competition. Source: Shenzhen News Network