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近日，初中部举办了第二届中文演讲比赛，同学们围绕“诚信 友谊 科技 挑战”等主题给大家带来了一场精彩绝伦的思想碰撞。

“AI是一把双刃剑——AI是否会让人变得懒惰”，Katie同学的演讲主题极具时代性。在科技飞速发展的当下，AI 已深度融入生活。她说：“若依赖 AI，如学生用其代写作业、职场工作者靠它完成工作内容，会导致学习与创作能力退化，人也会变得懒惰。但合理运用，AI 能成为人类进步的强大助力，像辅助作家激发灵感、帮助医生快速诊断病情。这提醒我们，使用 AI 时应保持思考，让科技为成长赋能。”

Jim同学从 “科技如何改变了我们，我们又该如何面对科技”角度，深入思考科技的利弊。“在这个 AI 日益强大的世界中，我们每一个人都在回答同一个问题：我是‘复制者’还是‘创造者’？不要问科技能为你做什么，请问自己：在科技高度发达的未来，你还能为世界带来什么？”最后他号召大家共同许下承诺：“不让二维码成为心灵的牢笼，不让算法决定灵魂的重量，更不让二进制那 0 和 1 的洪流冲垮人性的堤坝。”

Tiffany同学以“友谊：无言的安慰”为主题，带我们走进一段温暖的友谊世界。友谊是人生珍贵的财富，无需过多言语，一个眼神、一次陪伴，就能在失落时给予慰藉，在迷茫时带来力量。在快节奏的学习生活里，这份真挚情谊如清泉滋润心灵。

Hayley同学抛出“挑战中撞上南墙，是头破血流还是缴械投降？”这一深刻问题。人生途中挑战不断，面对困难，是奋勇向前哪怕遍体鳞伤，还是选择放弃，是每个人都需思考的。她的演讲激励着同学们要有勇气直面挑战，不轻易言败。

Gary同学的“挑战——我的数学之旅”则聚焦学科挑战。数学学习中，难题如拦路虎，可正是在不断攻克难题的过程中，我们收获知识与成长。从对数学的迷茫到逐步探索出适合自己的学习方法，这一路满是汗水与坚持。“挑战中撞碎南墙，王冠在裂缝中闪光”，这句充满力量的话语告诉我们，挑战虽艰难，可当我们凭借毅力与勇气冲破困境，胜利的荣耀便会绽放。优秀女子网球运动员郑钦文“驰而不息”的精神，成为无数人的榜样。正如“无人扶我青云志，我自踏雪至山巅”，唯有主动迎战，才能攀登属于自己的高峰。

这场演讲比赛，是语言的交锋，更是思想的启迪。同学们在舞台上分享成长感悟、探索科技利弊、歌颂珍贵友谊，激励着每一位赛德文学子在今后的学习与生活中，勇于挑战、善于探索，在成长路上绽放光彩。

此次比赛的结果令人欣喜。Katie、Reymond、Mia、Jim斩获一等奖，他们在舞台上尽显风采，以卓越的语言组织能力和感染力，征服了评委与观众。二等奖获得者Bryan、Tiffany、Chloe等同学，同样以出色的表现，展示了对演讲主题的深刻理解和良好的语言驾驭能力。三等奖得主们也毫不逊色，他们在演讲中各展所长，从不同角度呈现出丰富的知识储备与独特的思考。

演讲比赛为语文教学注入了新活力。一方面，它促使学生深入挖掘主题，广泛查阅资料，在这一过程中积累大量语文知识，拓宽视野。另一方面，锻炼了学生的表达能力，从撰写演讲稿时的文字组织，到舞台上的口头表述，每一个环节都是对语文综合素养的考验与提升。同时，演讲比赛还培养了学生的逻辑思维能力，如何清晰地阐述观点、合理地安排内容结构，都在潜移默化中塑造着学生的思维品质。

这场演讲比赛不仅是学生展示自我的舞台，更是语文教学成果的一次集中检验。它为学生能力提升搭建了阶梯，也为语文教学创新发展提供了宝贵经验，激励着更多学生在语文学习之路上不断探索、奋进。

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Recently, Middle school department held its second Chinese speech contest. Students delivered a series of thought-provoking speeches on themes such as “integrity, friendship, technology, and challenges,” sparking an exciting exchange of ideas.

“AI is a double-edged sword—will AI make people lazy?” Katie's speech topic is highly relevant to the times. In the era of rapid technological advancement, AI has become deeply integrated into daily life. She said, ”If we become overly reliant on AI—for example, students using it to write assignments or professionals relying on it for creative work—it could lead to a decline in learning and creative abilities, and people may become lazy. However, when used appropriately, AI can be a powerful tool for human progress, such as assisting writers in sparking inspiration or helping doctors diagnose illnesses quickly. This reminds us that when using AI, we should maintain critical thinking and allow technology to empower our growth.”

Jim explored the topic of “How technology has transformed us and how we should respond to it,” delving deeply into the benefits and drawbacks of technology. “In this world where AI is growing increasingly powerful, each of us is grappling with the same question: Am I a ‘replicator’ or a ‘creator’? Don't ask what technology can do for you; ask yourself: In a future where technology is highly advanced, what can you still contribute to the world?” Finally, he urged everyone to make a collective commitment: “Let us not allow QR codes to become prisons for the mind, algorithms to determine the weight of the soul, or the flood of binary 0s and 1s to overwhelm the dam of humanity.”

Tiffany theme, “Friendship: A Silent Comfort,” takes us into a warm world of friendship. Friendship is a precious treasure in life. It doesn't need many words. A glance or a moment of companionship can bring comfort when you're feeling down and strength when you're feeling lost. In our fast-paced school life, this sincere friendship is like a spring that nourishes our hearts.

Hayley posed the profound question, “When faced with challenges, should we fight on despite the odds, or give up and surrender?” Life is full of challenges, and when faced with difficulties, we must decide whether to press forward despite the risks of injury or choose to abandon our efforts. This is a question everyone must consider. Her speech inspired her classmates to have the courage to confront challenges head-on and never give up easily.

Gary's “Challenge—My Journey in Mathematics” focuses on academic challenges. In mathematics, difficult problems are like roadblocks, but it is precisely through the process of overcoming these challenges that we gain knowledge and grow. From initial confusion about mathematics to gradually discovering a learning method that suits me, this journey has been filled with sweat and perseverance. “In the face of challenges, we may hit a brick wall, but the crown shines through the cracks.” This powerful statement reminds us that while challenges may be difficult, when we break through obstacles with perseverance and courage, the glory of victory will bloom. The relentless spirit of outstanding female tennis player Zheng Qinwen has become an inspiration to countless people. As the saying goes, “No one can help me achieve my lofty aspirations; I must climb to the summit through snow and ice on my own.” Only by actively facing challenges can one ascend to the peak that belongs to them.

This speech contest is not only a battle of words, but also an inspiration for thought. On stage, students shared their insights on growing up, explored the pros and cons of technology, and sang the praises of the preciousness of friendship, inspiring every student to dare to take on challenges, be good at exploring, and shine brightly on their path to growth in their future studies and lives.

Speech contests bring multiple benefits to language teaching: not only do they inspire students to actively explore topics and expand their knowledge base, but they also improve their language skills through the entire process of writing and expressing themselves. At the same time, contests strengthen the cultivation of logical thinking and encourage students to learn how to clearly structure their ideas. As a platform for testing teaching outcomes, contests not only provide a ladder for students to grow their abilities, but also provide practical examples for innovation in language teaching, effectively promoting continuous improvement in students' language learning.

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