Mandarin-English Storytelling Contest

Winners of the Contest

Prize	Winner
Champion	Liu Fang Ming
Second Prize	Ma Tsz Ying
Third Prize	Liu Chia Yen

Mandarin-English Storytelling Contest 普通话-英语说故事比赛

活动宗旨:

Objectives:

i. 评估双语能力；

To assess bilingual proficiency；

ii. 提高讲故事的能力。

To promote storytelling excellence.

参赛资格：

Participants：

欢迎本校学生参加。

All EdUHK students are welcome to join this competition.

活动简介：

Event Description:

这个活动旨在测试学生在普通话和英语方面的双语能力。他们必须从四个故事中选择一个，并阅读英文和中文剧本。他们应该有准确的发音和适当的语气，反映他们的情感。

这个活动旨在展示学生在普通话和英语方面的能力。参与者将有机会选择四个故事中的一个，并通过大声朗读英文和中文剧本来展示他们的双语能力。

除了准确的发音之外，参与者还将根据他们传达故事的适当语气和情感的能力而受到评判。无论是在乌龟和兔子之间的竞赛中的兴奋，还是在《小红母鸡》中发现的诚实和勤奋的道德教训，参与者都必须用两种语言将这些故事变得生动。

通过这场比赛，我们旨在庆祝语言和文化的丰富性，同时为学生提供一个平台，展示他们的双语能力。

This event aims to test students’ bilingual proficiency in Mandarin and English. They must select a story from the 4 stories and read both the English and Chinese script. They should have an accurate pronunciation and the proper tone that reflect their emotions.

This event is designed to showcase students' proficiency in both Mandarin and English languages. Participants will have the opportunity to select one of four stories and demonstrate their bilingual skills by reading aloud both the English and Chinese scripts.

In addition to accuracy in pronunciation, participants will be judged on their ability to convey the proper tone and emotions of the story. Whether it's the excitement of a race between the Tortoise and the Hare, or the moral lessons of honesty and hard work found in The Little Red Hen, participants must bring these tales to life in both languages.

Through this competition, we aim to celebrate the richness of language and culture while also providing a platform for students to develop and showcase their bilingual proficiency.

Story 1: The Tortoise and the Hare / 乌龟和兔子

Chinese:

从前，有只乌龟和一只兔子住在一起。他们是好朋友，但总是吵架，因为他们都想证明自己更快。

有一天，兔子嘲笑乌龟说：“你太慢了，根本无法赢得比赛。”

乌龟耐心地回答说：“我们来赛跑吧。”

比赛开始了，兔子迅速奔跑，而乌龟缓慢而稳定。兔子以为自己会轻松获胜，于是停下来休息。然而，当他醒来时，发现乌龟已经到达终点了。

这个故事告诉我们，不要轻视别人，慢而稳的步伐也能取得成功。

English:

Once upon a time, there was a tortoise and a hare who lived together. They were good friends but always argued because they both wanted to prove they were faster.

One day, the hare teased the tortoise, saying, "You're so slow, you could never win a race."

The tortoise patiently replied, "Let's have a race then."

The race began, with the hare sprinting ahead and the tortoise moving slowly but steadily. The hare thought he would easily win, so he stopped to take a rest. However, when he woke up, he found the tortoise had already reached the finish line.

This story teaches us not to underestimate others, as slow and steady steps can also lead to success.

Story 2: The Boy Who Cried Wolf / 撒谎的小男孩

Chinese:

从前，有个小男孩负责放羊。他很无聊，于是经常喊骗说有狼来了。村民们每次听到他的叫声都会来帮助，但发现只是个恶作剧。

但有一天，真的有只狼来了，小男孩却因为之前的谎言而失去了信用，没有人相信他。最终，他的羊被狼吃掉了。

这个故事告诉我们，撒谎会失去信任，说话要诚实可靠。

English:

Once upon a time, there was a boy who was responsible for herding sheep. He was very bored, so he often cried wolf, claiming there was a wolf coming. Each time the villagers heard his cries, they would come to help, only to find it was a prank.

But one day, a real wolf did come, and the boy, because of his previous lies, had lost all credibility. No one believed him. In the end, his sheep were eaten by the wolf.

This story teaches us that lying can lead to a loss of trust, and it's important to be honest and reliable.

Story 3: The Little Red Hen / 小红母鸡

Chinese:

从前，有只小红母鸡发现了一粒麦子。她问牛、猫和狗：“谁来帮我种这粒麦子？”他们都说太忙了，不愿帮忙。

小红母鸡决定自己种植、浇水、收割。最后，她做成了一块美味的面包。当她邀请牛、猫和狗一起分享时，他们都嫉妒不已。

这个故事告诉我们，勤劳和努力工作的人最终会收获成功。

English:

Once upon a time, a little red hen found a grain of wheat. She asked the cow, the cat, and the dog, "Who will help me plant this grain of wheat?" They all said they were too busy and didn't want to help.

The little red hen decided to plant, water, and harvest it herself. In the end, she made a delicious loaf of bread. When she invited the cow, the cat, and the dog to share it with her, they were all jealous.

This story teaches us that hard work and diligence lead to success.

Story 4: The Lion and the Mouse / 狮子和老鼠

Chinese:

从前，有一只狮子被一只老鼠救了。后来，老鼠被猎人捕获了。狮子听到老鼠的哀求声，跑过去将它救了出来。

狮子和老鼠成了朋友，彼此帮助。有一天，狮子被一只陷阱困住了，老鼠听到了狮子的哀号声，赶来帮助将它解救了。

这个故事告诉我们，即使是小小的人物也能做出大事情，互相帮助是非常重要的。

English:

Once upon a time, a lion was saved by a mouse. Later, the mouse was caught by a hunter. The lion heard the mouse's cries and ran to save it.

The lion and the mouse became friends and helped each other. One day, the lion was trapped in a net, and the mouse heard its cries for help. The mouse rushed to rescue the lion.

This story teaches us that even small creatures can do great things, and helping each other is very important.

参与指南

Participation:

如希望参加比赛，请填写表格，并通过这个网址提交你的MP4录音。

To participate, simply complete the form and submit your MP4 recording through the provided link.

讲故事指南

Storytelling Instruction:

多次大声朗读您所选故事的英文和中文剧本。
Practice reading both the English and Chinese scripts of your chosen story aloud multiple times.

注意两种语言的发音、语调和流畅度。
Pay attention to pronunciation, intonation, and fluency in both languages.

注意节奏，确保您在英文和中文阅读中都保持稳定的节奏。
Pay attention to pacing and ensure that you maintain a steady rhythm throughout both the English and Chinese readings.

努力用您的故事讲故事技巧吸引观众，使角色和叙述在两种语言中栩栩如生。
Aim to captivate the audience with your storytelling skills and bring the characters and narrative to life in both languages.

奖项评选标准:

Criteria for Award:

准确的发音:参赛者将根据他们在普通话和英语中准确发音的能力进行评估。
Accurate Pronunciation: Participants will be evaluated on their ability to pronounce words accurately in both Mandarin and English.

情感表达:评委将考虑参赛者通过他们的声音表达和表情如何成功地捕捉到故事中所描绘的情绪、感受和情感。
Reflection of Emotion: Judges will consider how well participants capture the mood, feelings, and sentiments portrayed in the story through their vocal delivery and expression.

正确的节奏:评委将评估叙述的节奏、韵律和流畅度，确保它与故事在普通话和英语中的自然进展相一致。
Right Rhythm: Judges will evaluate the pacing, cadence, and flow of the narration, ensuring that it aligns with the natural progression of the story in both Mandarin and English.

递交参赛作品：

Submission:

i. 提交原创配音之前，必须完成问卷。

All participants have to finish the form after the submission.

ii. 参赛的原创作品，请通过此链接进行提交，

All participants should submit the original MP4 recording via this submission link.

赛事日程

Activity schedule

Deadline of submission 3^rd June 2024

Announcement of results 10^th June 2024

提交截止日期： 2024年6月3日

结果公佈日期 2024年6月10日