清華附中國際部英文演講展示周|THIS Speech Showcase Week

3月25日到3月29日是清華附中國際部一年一度的英文演講展示周。今年的英文演講展示周由英語語言教研組的老師們策劃實施。這次演講周通過辯論和表演一系列豐富多彩的活動讓學生們展示自我風采、提高語言表達能力，同時也培養了同學們之間的合作精神。

This year, the annual Speech Showcase event spanned across an entire week at THIS and was held from the 25th to the 29th of March. As always, it was the result of a combined effort from the English Language Arts Department, keen to showcase the diverse talents of THIS’s high school and middle school. Students from across 5 grades were invited to exhibit their prowess in public speaking and self-expression, as well as many other skills such as debate and performance. Through a series of colorful activities, Speech Showcase week was able to demonstrate the spirit of cooperation and collaboration in learning among THIS students.

短演講活動

Soapbox

這一周，在國際部教學樓的走廊內，每天上午、中午與下午都會有同學們利用休息時間站在走廊里的書桌上，少年意氣，揮斥方遒，進行一場準備好的簡短演講。從優美的莎士比亞原著朗誦到激昂的政治競選，他們生動而飽含激情的演講打動了前來聆聽的同學和老師們，每次演講結束后大家都情不自禁地為演講者鼓掌喝彩。

The activities started very early in the week of Speech Showcase. Student orators could be seen standing tall on desks and tables during breaks and lunch in the hallways of every floor, delivering soapbox speeches which greatly contributed to the anticipation for the activities of the rest of the week. The short speeches ranged from Shakespearean recitations to political banter. Their lively and passionate deliveries were often received with great applause from the audience, kicking off a festive start for students, all keen to show off the hard work that had been done in preparation.

周三演講秀預熱活動

Speech Showcase Wednesday

在3月27日周三上午，國際部中學部全體師生在B106參加了周五演講秀的預熱環節。學生們通過演講、短劇、視頻等生動有趣的形式，通過多種深度話題展示了他們的才華與思考，也讓師生們對周五的演講秀充滿了期待。

The first half of the school-wide showcase was on Wednesday morning, the 27th of March, where all teachers and students of THIS Secondary School participated in both attendance and performance in B106. Grade level productions spanning over the one hour of assembly included heartwarming skits, dynamic videos, and riveting speeches, both entertaining to watch and informative to learn from.

圖書集市

Book Fair

3月29日中午，國際部操場上出現了一個新奇有趣的圖書集市！在長條桌子上，各類英文繪本、小說琳瑯滿目，令人目不暇接，老師和學生們紛紛駐足翻閱圖書。

At noon on March 29, an interesting book fair appeared on the THIS playground. The book fair on the THIS quad covered 3 large tables and hosted hundreds of familiar titles, while clubs and students from each secondary grade level held booths which sold everything from pizza to candy in champagne glasses.

圖書集市旁邊，不時進行著各種各樣生動有趣的表演，有舞蹈、短劇等等，老師和同學們紛紛駐足觀賞，不時為表演者送上陣陣掌聲。

Beside the book fair, concurrently, students performed monologues, aptly choreographed dance routines and one-act plays on an outside stage.Teachers and students stop to watch and applauded to show their support.

英文演講秀活動

Speech Showcase

3月29日是整個演講周的高潮。上午10點，由英語語言教研組承辦的2019英文演講秀活動在B106隆重舉行，國際部中學部的全體師生參加了此次活動。演講秀分為上午場和下午場，在演講秀中，國際部的中學生們通過多種多樣的表演形式進行藝術展示，其中包括演講、辯論、短劇、短片等等。其中，七年級上演了一部極具娛樂性的希臘神話廣告集。八年級學生對種族滅絕這一全球性問題有著深刻的理解。當天最受歡迎的節目或許是九年級的《麥克白》，現場觀眾們都跟著演員的節奏輕敲。同樣值得注意的還有十一年級模仿總統大選的辯論，以及十二年級表演的莎士比亞戲劇等等。學生們以創新的表演形式和富有感染力的演講內容，為在場的所有觀眾帶來了一次觸動心靈的演講秀。

Friday, however, was the main event. At 10 am 29th of March, the THIS family - inclusive of teachers, parents, administration, and students - all settled in B106 to enjoy the yearly Speech Showcase, hosted by Grace Chen from 11th grade and Jovian Liu from 9th grade. The talents of individuals and groups all had something to bring to the stage. Grade 7 put on a greatly entertaining collection of Greek mythology advertisements. Grade 8 demonstrated profound understanding of the global issue of genocide. And perhaps the most well received item of the day was from 9th grade, a Macbeth rap had everyone tapping to the rhythm. Also notable were some delightful music video adaptations of The Crucible and a mock presidential election from 11th grade, as well as Shakespearean plays and their modern adaptations from seniors. The audience laughed and sighed in unison- all enjoying the fruits of each other’s labors with pride and recognition.

▲Grade 6performs?Dragon Wings

▲Grade 11 reinterprets?The Crucible

▲Grade 8:?A Call for Action Against Genocide

▲Grade 9 Original PlaysOne That is Cursed

▲AP Language:Presidential Debate

▲Grade 12’s Romeo & Juliet: Classic & Modern

▲Grade 12: Operatic Performance

Woody – Iago’s Aria from Otello

▲Grade 9 Original Plays

Macbeth:The Musical

▲Grade 7: Greek God Advertisements

▲Grade 10 Poets

Serena Qiu –?Myself and I

▲Grade 11 reinterprets?The Crucible

▲AP Literature:Trifles

此次英文演講展示周與各年級英文課堂的學習緊密結合，反映了開學以來英語課上老師與學生們的辛勤付出。為了舉辦這次演講秀活動，中學部的全體學生和英語語言教研組的老師們從開學初就開始投身到了緊張的籌備工作中。此次演講秀活動的成功舉辦不僅展示了學生們的語言能力和創新能力，也增強了同學們公開表演的勇氣。祝賀英語語言教研組的老師們和中學部的學生們，你們給所有人呈現了一個完美的演講展示周！

Speech Showcase seamlessly reflected the diligent work that had been done in over 10 English Language Arts classes to make the week so fruitful, celebrating not only students’ academic abilities, but also their courage in taking on public performances. A big congratulations to the English Language Arts department and all students for a fabulous week at 2019 Speech Showcase！

文字 Written|Linda Gao，Kimberley Liu圖片 Pictures| Linda Gao

編輯Edited| Linda Gao

審核Audited| John Weil, James Cusack, Jeff Joyce, Toni Dong, Lan Yi,Wenping Li