2010 年第四届马纳瓦图汉语讲演比赛 4th Manawatu Chinese Speech Competition 1. The Organiser: 主办单位: MANAWATU CHINESE COMMUNITY TRUST 马纳瓦图华人综合服务中心 2. The aim of the Competition Chinese Speech Competition aims to support language maintenance for all native Chinese speakers and Chinese speakers as the second language, especially for young generation; to encourage the learning, teaching and use of Chinese language in Manawatu region; to educate wider public on Chinese Language and Culture. The competition will give learners of Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) the opportunity to effectively express their ideas in Mandarin, display their language skills in a challenging context and gain confidence in using the language and the opportunity to listen to the speeches of other students. 3. Terms and Condition All Chinese Language (Mandarin) students, either attending a Chinese School, tertiary institution or studying Chinese privately are invited to participate in 4th Manawatu Chinese Speech Competition 2010. Participants may choose any topic they wish and perform in nursery rhyme, story or monologue. Singing or karaoke performances are not permitted. Time Limits - Speaking time shall be between two and four minutes. 4. Judging Criteria & Adjudicators The three judging criteria (presentation, content and language) will be used Adjudicators: LI, Dong LU, Jia Yi HADDON, Rosemary CHANG, Melody DONG, Tian Shu GUAN, Ling All adjudicators are Chinese language education and study professionals. 5. Date: Competition will commence at 1:30 pm, Sunday 3 October 2010 All entrants must report to the Registration Desk 20 minutes prior to competition commence time. Speech Competition 1.30pm – 3.30pm Adjudicators’ Report and Prize-Giving 3:30 pm –4.30pm (approximately) Prizes will be awarded to the first and second place winners in each category. More Incentive Awards will be presented as well. All competitors will receive the special gift. 6. Venue: 1st Floor, Palmerston North Convention Centre 354 Main Street, Palmerston North Chinese dances and singings will be performed before prize giving. All families and supporters are welcome. 7. Applications and Deadlines There is no entry fee. Entries will close at Friday 24 September 2010. Please complete entry form, post/fax/e-mail to: Chinese Speech Competition, PO Box 1387, Palmerston North Email: mcct.trust@yahoo.co.nz Fax: 06-3530860 For any queries please contact: (06) 3530869 or by email: mcct.trust@yahoo.co.nz 2010 年第四届马纳瓦图汉语讲演比赛 4th Manawatu Chinese Speech Competition Sunday 3 October 2010 Palmerston North Convention Centre - Entry Form Send entry form to: Chinese Speech Competition, PO Box 1387, Palmerston North by 24 Sep. 10 Phone: 06-3530869, Fax: 06-3530860, or e-mail: mcct.trust@yahoo.co.nz Please tick the Category you would like to apply for: Category 1 - Pre-school / Primary /Intermediate School: Category 2 - Secondary School: Section S: Pre-schoolers (non-native speakers) Section A: Year 9-10 (non-native speakers) Section A: Year 1-3 (non-native speakers) Section B: Year11-13 (non-native speakers) Section B: Year 4-6 (non-native speakers) Section C: Native speakers Section C: Year 7 and Year 8 (non-native speakers) Section D: * Native speakers Category 3 - Post-Secondary School / Adult: Section A: Adult non-native speakers Section B: Adult native speakers Please Print Clearly In Block Letters: Family Name: First Name: Date of Birth: Nationality: First Language: Parent’s First Language Father: Mother: Male Female Email address: Telephone: Home Address: If you are a student, I am in Year: How long have you been studying Chinese? Institution name (where you learn Chinese): Teacher’s Name: Telephone: Teacher’s email: Have you ever a full- time student in a school in which Mandarin was the language of communication? If yes, when? Yes No for how long? Speech Title (if there is one): NOTE: * For the purpose of this competition, a native (first language) speaker of Mandarin is someone who comes from a home where Mandarin is the language of communication and has had two or more years of formal education in a school system in which Mandarin was the language of instruction. * Entry form can be photocopied for distribution.