浦西校区G6-7｜闪耀青春，智慧绽放——六七年级英语演讲大赛

七年级的演讲者们分别从不同角度探讨了科技发展的多维影响：如聚焦技术伦理，在肯定创新潜力的同时提出了关于社会公平与隐私保护的深刻质疑；有的则描绘了自动驾驶技术重塑未来交通的图景，强调其对提升出行安全性和舒适度的革命性意义；有同学以前沿视角提出借助人工智能破解宇宙信号密码的可能性，畅想其在探索地外生命领域可能开启的星际发现新纪元。

六年级H/H+

1: Aarav 6(10)

2: Erin 6(8)

3: Angelia 6(4)

七年级 S/S+

1: Carolin 7(6)

2: Juno 7(4)

3: Gabriel 7(7)

七年级 H/H+

1: Jacob 7(12)

2: Serena 7(4)

3: Miyanna 7(10)

这次演讲比赛不仅是对学生们英语水平的一次检验，更是对他们思维能力和社会责任感的一次锻炼。期待在未来，这些年轻的声音能够继续发光发热，为社会带来更多的正能量。再次恭喜所有的参与者和获奖者！

In rencent, teachers and students from the sixth and seventh grades gathered at the Hsi Building Auditorium to witness the thrilling final rounds of the annual English speech contest. This competition not only provided a platform for students to showcase themselves and enhance their English expression abilities but also promoted their in-depth thinking on some of our time’s most pressing topics.

This year, during the preliminary round, students engaged in heated discussions through classroom debates, ultimately selecting six outstanding contestants from each grade to advance to the final round. During this round, the contestants’ performances were eye-catching.

Sixth-grade participants delivered speeches presenting keen personal insights. Contestants from the S and S+ levels focused on how external interventions such as limiting screen time and establishing reward systems could guide children towards healthier lifestyles and learning attitudes, emphasizing the role of parents as rule-makers and motivators in children's growth. Meanwhile, contestants from the H and H+ levels utilized scientific research to support their arguments regarding the benefits of public transportation and video games, as well of moderation for individual development and social welfare.

Seventh-grade speakers explored the multidimensional impacts of technological development from various perspectives: some concentrated on technology ethics, raising profound questions about social equity and privacy protection while acknowledging the potential for innovation; other speakers depicted scenes of autonomous driving reshaping future transportation, highlighting its revolutionary significance in enhancing travel safety and comfort; some, too, presented forward-looking ideas about using artificial intelligence to decode cosmic signals, imagining new eras of interstellar discovery in the exploration of extraterrestrial life.

The brilliant speeches delivered by the contestants on stage won rounds of applause from audience members throughout the auditorium, not only showcasing their solid language skills but also demonstrating their ability to think deeply and broaden their intellectual horizons. After careful deliberation, the judges announced the winners of the competition on the spot. Our sincerest congratulations hereby go out to all the winning students!

Sixth Grade S/S+

1: Nathan 6(5)

2: Ruisen 6(9)

3: Jesse 6(1)

Sixth Grade H/H+

1: Aarav 6(10)

2: Erin 6(8)

3: Angelia 6(4)

Seventh Grade S/S+

1: Carolin 7(6)

2: Juno 7(4)

3: Gabriel 7(7)

Seventh Grade H/H+

1: Jacob 7(12)

2: Serena 7(4)

3: Miyanna 7(10)

This speech contest was not only a test of the students' English proficiency but also an intense exercise in critical thinking and social responsibility. We look forward to these young voices continuing to shine brightly in the future, bringing more positive energy to society. Congratulations once again to all participants and winners!