世界華人工商婦女企管協會美南分會
Global Federation of Chinese Business Women in Southern U.S.A.
www.gfcbw-houston.org
The 23rd Chinese Speech Contest
Registration Form
[Please print]
School Name of Chinese Class attending: _________________________________________
Grade of Chinese Class attending: _______________________________________________
School Principal or College Instructor Name of Chinese Class:_________________________
Student Chinese Name: _________________English Name:___________________________
Age:__________
Birthday:____________________________
(Please attach a copy of Birth Certificate or Student Identification)
Name of Parents or Guardians:
_______________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________
Phone#: Home: _______________________
Mobile: ______________________________
Email Address: _______________________________________________________________
Contest Group: Check  one (Please determine the group according to the age at April 23,
2016
 1. Ethnic Chinese: Age 6-7
 2. Ethnic Chinese: Age 8-9
 3. Ethnic Chinese: Age 10-14
 4. Ethnic Chinese: Age 15-18
 5. Non-Chinese: Age 6-7
 7. Non -Chinese: Age 15-18
 6. Non -Chinese: Age 8-14
 8. Non -Chinese: Age 19 and up
* Deadline for the application: Postmark by April 13, 2016.
Note: Determine age and group according to the date of April 23, 2016.
世界華人工商婦女企管協會美南分會
Global Federation of Chinese Business Women in Southern U.S.A.
www.gfcbw-houston.org
The 23rd Chinese Speech Contest
Speech Topic
Dream - subject for fourteen years old and under
Advantages and Disadvantages of Internet - subject for fifteen years old and
above
Participants can choose any topics related to the subject. For example:
Dream; My dream; Let the dream be seen; My future is not a dream;
Dream vs. Ambition; Dreams and Reality; …
Effect of Internet for high school students; Effect of Internet on people and
society; Effect of Internet on interpersonal relationships;
Internet addiction and care; Internet freedom and tyranny; …
Please mail the registration form along with registration fee of $15 check
(payable to GFCBW) to:
GFCBW
522 Crestridge Dr.
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Should you have any questions, please contact
Julie Lin, (C) 832-607-5038, Julienews09@gmail.com
Lotus Wu, (C) 832-818-5566, lotuswu9999@yahoo.com
世界華人工商婦女企管協會美南分會
Global Federation of Chinese Business Women in Southern U.S.A.
The 23rd Chinese Speech Contest
Contest Procedures
A. Organization: Global Federation of Chinese Business Women in Southern USA
B. Objectives:
Motivate interest in learning Chinese language, improve Chinese speaking
ability, and promote Chinese language learning environment.
C. Contest Date: April 23, 2016 (Saturday)
D. Check–in:
11:30 A.M.
After check-in, please report to the classroom and sit according to the seat
assignment for rules and procedures of the contest
E. Contest Time: Begins at 12P.M.
Awards ceremony will follow right after the contest.
F. Location:
Chinese Culture Center
10303 Westoffice Dr., Houston, TX 77042
Phone#: 713-789-4995
G. Eligibility:
Anyone who is attending Chinese school or taking Chinese classes at the
State schools, or having interest in learning Chinese language. Applicant
must be at least six years old by April 23, 2016 to be eligible to compete.
Applicant must never attend any Chinese primary schools in Asia for
more than a year. Please note that any dishonesty could face disqualification.
H. Groups:
Chinese children – one of the parents is ethnic Chinese
1. Ethnic Chinese Age 6-7
2. Ethnic Chinese Age 8-9
3. Ethnic Chinese Age 10-14
4. Ethnic Chinese Age 15-18
Both parents are non-Chinese:
5. Non-Chinese: Age 6-7
6. Non -Chinese: Age 8-14
7. Non -Chinese: Age 15-18
8. Non -Chinese: Age 19 and up
I. Time Limit:
Everyone has 2 &1/2 to 3 minutes to speak
Scores will be deducted either exceeding the upper limit or less than the
required speech time.
J. Criteria:
Speech will be scored according to the content, pronunciation (phonetics),
intonation (accentuation), and expression (style). Each criteria constitutes
25% of the total score.
K. Awards:
Each group will have one winner, one 2nd place and one 3rd place. Also,
“honorable mention” award will be given to 1/4 of contestants in the group.
L. Incentives:
All contestants will receive a trophy and a T-shirt. In addition, all winners
and “honorable mention” will be awarded with a certificate of achievement
plus the followings
1st Place: Winner Trophy and $100 cash
2nd Place: 2nd Place Trophy and $75 cash
3rd Place: 3rd Place Trophy and $50 cash
Honorable Mentions: Medal and a prize