希望之星英语大赛中学组半决赛(英文版)：1号

　　H: OK. Now, let’s go on with the competition. And, the next one is contestant number 13

　　J: Hi! What do you think about students to bring mobile phone to school?

　　C: I think it’s right for the students to take mobile phone to school. Because we students need to communicate with this advanced technology like phone. And it is not bad for our studies. And I think there are mobile phone games on the mobile phone. But if we students can control ourselves, they will not play the games. And it’s not bad for our students. Thank you.

　　H: So now please enter your scores. So, Pro.Huang, any comments on his response?

　　J: When you answer a question, think of the question first. It is very negative to bring mobile phone to a classroom. Sometimes, development of science technology makes our life more and more inhuman, although mobile phone try to communicate with each other. But if you bring the mobile phone in a very improper way, use it not correctly, the result will be very impolite! OK, thank you!

　　H: And next, the last contestant for this round, contestant number 14.

　　J: The question is this: what some problems will teenagers face while growing up?

　　C: OK. I think as a teenager in the 21st century, we indeed have many problems to face to. So, the first point is we are all under a lot of pressures every moment. And now, education is one of great significant of the entire nation. It not only provides you with good job today, but also gives you a better life. So, the first thing we should do is to receive the education. Many students hate it. Many students think it just a heavy pressure on them. So I think we should face to the problem. Because, anyway, pressure benefits study. So we should see the advantages for the examinations. Thank you!

　　H: Now the judges will be working on the last score for contestant number 14. So, Pro.Hou, some comment, please?

　　J: OK. First of all, I’d like to say that you have a very lovely smile. I also need to say a little bit. You basically focused on pressure that teenagers have at school. And at the end of your speech, you turning into that advantage. You can also learn something from these troubles. This leaves people confused. They don’t know exactly whether you are positive about the trouble or whether you are taking the negative attitude towards the trouble.

　　H: OK. Now, all the 14 contestants have finished their performance in the 2nd round. But I have one more question for you! So what do you think is the most important thing when facing the questions like this. I mean, when you have to give a response almost immediately.

　　Well, I’ve got some clues from the judges’ advice. Calmness. Yes, because you have to noticed that this is a nervous competition. And I know that all of our contestants have tried their best to be calm, when they try to gather thoughts in such a short time. And I know this competition will turn you on! But please keep calm and cool at this moment, because later we’ll tell you the ranks.

　　H: OK. So that’s the 2nd round, and we’ll be back with the 3rd round. So don’t go away!

　　H: Good evening and welcome back to CCTV 4th annual of star of outlook English talent competition. And this is the teenagers’ semi-final.

　　Now let’s start the 3rd round and also the last round of today’s competition: media segment. We have divided 14 contestants into 5 groups. So, 2 or 3 of them will have the same topic. But when one is having the competition, the other one or two won’t listen to the video clip.

　　Yes, they will have headsets. So now, Ladies and Gentlemen, let’s welcome back the first 3 contestants, contestant number 1,2,3. OK, welcome back! So contestant number 1 will be the first one to watch the video clip. And contestant number 2 and number 3 have seated already. And we have prepared headsets for them. OK, they’ve got the headsets. So tell us what’s in the headphone?

　　C: Loud music!

　　H: Music! Let me try! OK, it’s very loud! I said it’s definitely right! That’s what you are supposed to do. So put on your headsets! Don’t dance! OK? It’s music, I know! Now contestant number 1 is ready. So are you ready for the video clip? OK, turn back and select a number from the big screen.

　　Number 3. So it will be all of you, you three’s choice. So let’s see what number 3 represents. H: OK, so that’s the first video clip. 10 seconds to think about that first. And after that, you

　　should first tell us what you have seen and then describe what will happen next. Using your own imagination, OK? 10 seconds.

　　C: OK, I saw a man. He broke an egg and then he put it in the container. Then he adds some milk in it. And he mixed it up. I think that he was going to bake a birthday cake for her daughter. Maybe it’s his daughter’s birthday and he wants to give her daughter a big birthday party. And he wants to give his daughter a big surprise. Because he has never made any meals for his daughter. Always the daughter’s mother cooks the dinner. So he really wants to give her daughter a big surprise by cooking the birthday cake for her. So he really tried hard and he thought the ways. So he was trying to bake a cake for her daughter’s birthday. And we can see that this father really cares about his daughter and really loves her daughter. Thank you!

　　H: So that’s the first version of story. Thank you very much. Exchange your seats with number 2. You can take the headset.

　　OK, number 2, it’s your turn. Come over here. So do you need some time to recover?

　　C: You can just start now. But the music is really very loud.

　　H: OK, now keep you eye on the screen in front of you. Yes we’ll show you the video clip. Are you ready? Here we go.

　　OK, that’s it. You got 10 seconds to think about your description as well as your development of the story.

　　You can start.

　　C: Yes. On the video clip I can see a cup. A man first put an egg in the cup and then put some milk in it. Then he does some shake to make it become liquid, which has the color of yellow. And I think that might be a new kind of pudding. I like eating pudding very much. And I think this new kind of pudding will be sold in the super market all over the country. All of the children like it. And it will be a very successful product. Thank you!

　　H: That’s really imaginative.

　　So you take the seat of contestant number 3. OK, it’s your turn.

　　Are you OK now?

　　C: Yes, I’m fine.

　　H: That’s good. Watch the video clip. That’s it! You’ve got 10 seconds to think about the description and then what happens next.

　　C: We can see this person is breaking an egg. And he is putting what in the egg into a bottle. And he is mixing it with milk. Then he put it in a big big ball. He’s still mixed it up. I think we got milk shakes sold in McDonalds. I think he is making an egg shake which may be a new kind of food. But I think it’s possible. Yes, that’s pretty much all. Thank you very much.

　　H: Thank you! OK. contestant number 1 and 2? Come over here to the center of the stage. First please enter your scores first for contestant number 1. And we’d like to invite one of the judges to comment on their versions of the story. So, how about Tom?

　　J: All right! For the first version of the story, I very much like the idea of the cake. I would mention however to focus on the difference on “his” or ”her”. Because you mentioned it was a father making a cake for his daughter. You can’t mention a “her” regard to a father. So make sure to keep that in mind to be all the distinction more often when to use ”his” and when to use “her”. And in regard to the pudding. It was nice. I like the way you present this. I would say just in general try to let your flown English go a little more smoothly. There is little choppy of points. I mean a little bit stop and start occasionally. But you use the oral language great. I can’t wait to see how would it improves from here. As for the 3rd one regard to the shakes. I love the egg shake. I thought that was really cute, very smart and witty. I would encourage you to take a little more time in your thought process to drive your explanation or to play of it more. I’d say think of a way to cooperate a little bit more into them. Overall, very good job! Congratulations!

　　H: So what is the man in the video clip doing? Let’s check it out on the big screen.

　　So, it is artificial pearl. A surprise, right?

　　OK. Thank you very much for your stories. That’s really wonderful!

　　Now let’s welcome the next group, the next 3 contestants: from contestant number 4 to 6.

　　So number 4 will be the first one, the first storyteller. So, go behind the desk.

　　And other two take the seats and put on your headsets. Please select a number.

　　Do you think you need a discussion on which number you choose?

　　C: We already had a discussion.

　　On behalf of the team, I choose number 6.

　　H: OK, that’s it. You got 10 seconds to think about it. That’s really challenging! 10 seconds!

　　OK, time is up! And first tell us what you have seen and then develop the story.

　　C: As everybody has seen on the screen, there are many people taking the budgets and joining a competition. I think this is a kind of competition, competing for the depth they get in the mud. The deeper the competitor get, the more impressed the judges will be. So they are competing for who will be the one that will cross deepest into the mud. I think this is very interesting, because there are so many Japanese people in this mud. I think the Japanese government is now promoting this kind of competition. Because they think they have to find a more interesting approach for the overall nation to get some exercise among their people. So I think maybe Chinese government will follow this way.

　　H:　OK. You can change with contestant number 5.

　　It’s your turn. Are you ready?

　　OK, look at the screen.

　　What are they doing? You got 10 seconds to think about that?

　　C: OK, well, there is a beach. That’s not a usual beach. They are having a training. Their teacher wants them to swim across a lake. But that lake is full of dirt. They want to swim across it, because this training is very important for them. It’s in their summer camping. They are having this training for challenging themselves. Next, they are going to swim across it to another bank of the lake and to challenge themselves in this competition.

　　H: OK, so now you can exchange with contestant number 6. OK, please get ready for the video clip and later we’ll listen to your version. You have 10 seconds.

　　C: At first I saw a big pool. There is a lot of water. So I guess it is a sea. But it is not. And then we see a lot of people standing in line. And they are making out some forms. And then we see some people are playing in the pool. It is like a mud pool. I think they are playing there. And maybe they will have a good time and enjoy themselves. OK.

　　H: OK. Thank you very much. OK, now please score for these 3 contestants. OK, Marijane, some comments?

　　J: Well, OK. Number 4 had a really active imagination. And more than half of this event is based on your imagination. So the description part is the first part. And it should be good. That was fine. But you spend a lot of energy on your imagination part. And you describe it really well. It was funny and well presented. It even had a beginning and an ending. And the ending was a surprise. And I just thought you did an excellent job. Creating that in 10 seconds. It’s really amazing. And I really commend you. But to say to the other two, it’s not something you get much chance to practice as an English student. This is a kind of secret skill. So when you don’t have the opportunity to be taught this, the way to learn it is by exploring it yourself. So I just encourage you when you go home to do some of this. Look at things and use your imagination and think how could I make the story? What my ending be? And continue work on it. Because it’s very funny and opens up a whole new part of your language learning experience. So, I command you all for trying.

　　H: And let’s look at the video clip again to find out what they are doing.

　　Congratulations! It’s really a mud race.

　　Yes, you know that this is really a mud race. But it reminds me a kind of remedy. Because in India, I know there is some therapy just called “mud therapy”. Because in India, people believe the mud can cure disease in some way. But I’m not sure whether any mud is helpful for health. So next time when you get your hands dirty with mud, be sure to clean them before you go to have dinner.

　　OK, so, thank you very much! Thank you three! Well done!

　　H: Let’s move on and the 3rd group is contestant number 7 to 9. Welcome to be on the stage!

　　So do you think you need a discussion to decide which number you’ve going to pick up on the big screen? Or you have had a number?

　　C: Number 4.

　　H: OK, number 4. So, it’ll be your turn, contestant number 7. You two take the seats. Ok, ready? OK, here we go!

　　OK, so what is the man doing? You got 10 seconds to think about that.

　　C: There are some vegetables in the first picture. And the man just took out the center of the vegetables to make some special artificial presents. And this kind of presents are made for cakes. And on the cakes it can put them in the center of the cake. And this can be very beautiful to match the color of the cake and also the candles. And he wanted to celebrate the special birthday of his father. His father is going to be 100 years old. And vegetable symbolize long life.

　　H: OK, so that’s really a special gift to the 100 years old father. Thank you very much. And you have to switch with contestant number 8. OK, did you enjoy the music?

　　C: Yes, it was quite loud!

　　H: OK, keep eye on the big screen and see what we have for you.

　　That’s it. You got 10 seconds to think about it.

　　C: In the film, we see that there is an old man with 3 types of vegetables and fruits. One is an apple, a carrot, and a potato. He takes a stick and pulls the middle of carrot out. Do you know what he is trying to do? Well, his little grandson who is only 5 years old couldn’t find his blocks that he has played with to step a tower. So he has to find a substitute. The only thing he can find is the fruit and vegetables. He is trying a lot of ways. He chops the carrot. He chops the potato. And he even chops the apple. Finally he makes little things right like blocks for his little grandson. But they are quite thin. And his grandson cannot step a tower with them. His grandson is very frustrated. And finally in the end, he just picks all of those little blocks off and eats them! Thank you!

　　H: OK, now we’ll have contestant number 9 onto the stage and to watch the video clip. It’s your turn. Are you ready? OK. Here we go!

　　OK, tell us what the man do?

　　C: OK, from this video clip, we can see an old man is doing something about the carrot. Maybe he is making a sugar. I mean everybody like sugars. Nowadays our children always pick some sugars. Because they don’t like them. They had enough. And this old man wanna make another kind of sugar which satisfy the children’s mind. So he is really think about love. And finally he makes another kind of sugar with this material. That’s it. Thank you!

　　H: OK, please join the other 2 and standing at the center of the stage.

　　So, please score for these 3 contestants. So we watched the video clip for 3 times! And if I watch for the 4th or even more, I would have no idea. So, Allison, would you like to say a few words?

　　J: Yes. I just like to say that I thought everybody has been offering great creativity today. I think contestant number 8 has exceptional ability to speak very fluently and smoothly, using the correct intonation. But I would say that all of you are very present with the audience. Each one of you connected them on a different level. And I commend you for doing that. Very difficult with such a large group to do that. So, great job! And keep up that good work!

　　H: OK, now let’s see the video again and see what he finally trying to do. OK, such a surprise! Thank you all for your wonderful stories.

　　And the 4th group is contestant number 10 to12. Let’s welcome them! OK, you three first tell us what number you’ve chosen.

　　C: We choose number 5.

　　H: OK, so contestant number 10 will be the first. Please get ready for the video clip.

　　OK, you got 10 seconds to think about the video clip.

　　C: OK, I wanna say 2 parts. In the video we can see the man is using his finger to draw a fish on the computer screen. This is a very special computer screen. It is very advanced. You don’t have to use a mouse to draw it. You just use your fingers on the screen to draw the fish. And the 2nd part is his purpose. I think he is a scientist of biology in the ocean. And maybe he is studying about the fish. Maybe the fish is very delicious. It will do very good to human being. Thank you!

　　H: So the man is doing a research about the fish. OK, that’s your first version.

　　And please take the seat of contestant number 11.

　　And let’s hear the 2nd version. OK. Are you ready for the video clip?

　　C: Sure! Yes, I’m ready!

　　H: That’s it! You got 10 seconds to think about that.

　　C: I guess this is an ocean park. Some people are doing a research for protecting the fish. Because there are creatures under the sea. So they are trying to draw some fish and make the other real fish think that there are still a lot of fish. We didn’t lose our friends. So they think they still live in the sea which there are a lot of fishes. Also I think because the people who are doing the research are trying their best to help the fish. So, I hope that they are also protecting the fish. Especially preventing their eyes from the local voice. I think we should do something better than this. Thanks!

　　H: And now we’d like to invite the last contestant of this group, contestant number 12.

　　C: in the video clip, we can see that a man was creating an electronic fish with high technology, with the computer actually. I think that the fish was swimming just as a real one. Very lovely and very interesting program, I think. And high technology has brought us a lot more than this to make our lives more beautiful and convenient. So I think in the future, we’ll keep up the good work and keep on creating so many special techniques and to make better lives. Thank you!

　　H: Thank you. Now the 2 girls will join you and wait for the score. So the judges now, would you please score contestant number 10. Any more comments on these three’s performance?

　　J: On contestant number 10. She starts about talking about the scientist. And I thought this has a lot of potential. And then she switch over to talking about delicious. And so she needed to make the connection between what the scientist was studying that the fish would become more delicious. But it was a good start talking about the fish design. Number 11, the underwater park, computer-generated fish. Very high level vocabulary used in this and talking about protecting the fish. I thought it was a great idea. And then number 12 also very high level vocabulary using technical terms: electronic fish, high technology. Overall, I thought they did very well.

　　H: OK, now let’s wait and see what happens next. So what is it? Yes, it’s a restaurant. They have screen where they can see fish.

　　So the fish is a kind of advertisement.

　　A kind of decoration of the restaurant. OK. That’s really a surprise. Thanks very much!

　　H: OK, now it’s time for last two contestants. Let’s welcome contestants number 13 and14.

　　OK. There are two numbers left. And what’s your number?

　　C: We choose number 2.

　　H: OK, it’s your turn. So, number 14 you have to put on the headset.

　　Number 2. OK, now let’s check on the screen what number 2 is. You got 10 seconds.

　　C: In this video clip, there are some people making some toys with the mud. And 2nd clip there are two men just doing something. And in the 2nd part, there are some children playing maybe the PC games on their computer. And we can get a conclusion that maybe it’s some computer designers design some computer games to let us to play. They use the mud to build some idols. Then they use these to put them in their computer games. This is my opinion, thank you!

　　H: OK, thank you! It’s your turn, number 14. Are you ready?

　　Here we go! You can start now.

　　C: What I saw on the picture is a new technology. First we saw the very beautiful lady, a sculpture. She is just an imagination. She is not true. She is a false woman. The director wants her to act film. But there are dangerous actions. So they find a man who can do the dangerous actions for the beautiful lady in the film. The man on the screen just like colon to do the dangerous action and to make the film more attractive to the audience. That’s all.

　　H: OK, thank you!

　　You two please stand in the center.

　　Now please score contestant number 13. Any of the judges want to say something about their answering in this part? Pro.Teng, please.

　　J: I think I really appreciate the presentation and also the imagination that you are engaged. Once again, I do appreciate the vocabulary on the part of you. For example, you use a lot of technical terms: computer generated, art, also some film terms. I’m truly appreciating all these high-tech words. And once again the story out there is quite simple. But the weakness on this part is that you should tell us how this is going to be. How the story is going to be developed by fully engaging your imagination. I do congratulate you on the wonderful vocabulary and this wonderful presentation.

　　H: OK, thank you very much. Let’s take a 2nd look at the video clip and see what happens next.

　　OK, so do you know what this is? It’s a kind of animation.

　　They are designing a 3D animation figure. We see a very beautiful girl. OK, thank you very much.

　　Welcome back. You are watching the 4th annual of star of outlook English talent competition. And this is teenagers’ semi-final.

　　Actually we are nearing the end of today’s competition as all the 14 contestants have finished the 3 rounds of today’s competition.

　　And now, let’s first welcome the 14 contestants back onto the stage.

　　OK, so today’s competition is the semi-final. Only nine of you will survive the competition. And we’ll make your way into final of the final. That means 40% of you will be eliminated. Yes, so that’s really a tough competition. And I should say that it’s also a really close competition.

　　Yes, and I know that everyone of you want yourself to be in the final. Do you know who will be the top nine?

　　H: OK, so no matter what, they’ve done their best. So we should owe our thanks to all of them for their participation and support.

　　And we also thank all of you to be here to be with us.

　　OK. See you everyone there!

　　Bye!