在语言的花园里，故事是最娇艳的花朵；在心灵的旷野中，故事是最温暖的篝火。12月10日，一场充满奇幻与感动的Story Relay活动在我们的校园中拉开帷幕。活动当天，同学们分为8个小组，需要在15分钟内创造出属于自己小组的专属故事。在讲述过程中，学生们尽情发挥着自己的创意，用独特的声音、生动的表情和富有感染力的肢体语言，将故事中的世界呈现给观众。

Dubbing 给予了学生们自由创作和表达的空间，学生们可以根据自己的理解和感受对角色进行重新演绎，赋予他们独特的个性与生命力。无论是用温柔的声音展现角色的善良，还是用激昂的语调传达角色的勇敢，亦或是用诙谐的语气诠释角色的幽默，都能在这个舞台上尽情展现。

From December 9th to 11th, the FLA Secondary School successfully hosted its first-ever English Week. The event aimed to improve students' language proficiency, foster creativity, and promote teamwork. Through a series of dynamic and lively competitions and performances, students showcased their talents, enthusiasm, and love for the English language.

The Spelling Bee was one of the most anticipated activities of the week. Participants from various grades demonstrated their proficiency in vocabulary and spelling through several challenging rounds. The competition not only cultivated a sense of healthy rivalry but also emphasized the importance of mastering word memorization. The final round was particularly intense, with Celine (Grade 7), Marvin and Leo (Grade 8), Jonathan and Lucas (Grade 10), and Espen (Grade 11) winning the coveted Spelling Bee title.

The Story Relay activity highlighted students' creativity. Teams worked collaboratively to create and narrate a story, with each member contributing 1-3 sentences. This activity honed students’ storytelling and improvisational skills while emphasizing teamwork. The stories ranged from humorous adventures to thought-provoking tales, reflecting the diverse imaginations of the participants. Ultimately, the team comprising Damon, Chloe, Alex (Grade 12), Leo (Grade 10), Bosen, and Amanda (Grade 9) stood out among eight entries, taking home the prize.

The Dubbing Contest provided a platform for students to display their expressive and interpretative abilities. Teams selected clips from popular movies or cartoons and reimagined the dialogues in English. This activity was immensely popular, helping students practice pronunciation and intonation while enhancing their ability to convey emotions. Notable performances included dubs of 2 Broke Girls and Harry Potter. Participants included Jacob, Sunny, and Letty (Grade 10); Rose, Annie, and Harry (Grade 7); and Cici, Tina, Iris, and Mary (Grade 7).

Under the guidance of drama teacher Mark, students combined scripted content with their imagination to bring engaging stories to life through vivid performances. This activity enhanced students' acting skills and boosted their confidence. Henry, Espen, Frank, and Shehide (Grade 10) delivered a passionate and fluent English performance that received unanimous praise from the audience.

The singing competition allowed students to showcase their musical and linguistic talents. Participants performed a wide variety of English songs, from pop hits to romantic ballads, demonstrating their vocal abilities and love for English music. Memorable performances included Why We Sing, Jar of Love, These People Are Not Me, I Want to Spend My Lifetime Loving You, Someone You Loved, Why Would We Ever, and Good Time. The student choir, directed by Ms. Vivi, captivated the audience with Why We Sing, while a creative dance performance to Pink Venom by four Grade 8 girls brought the crowd to its feet. Grade 9's Guo Chenghao closed the event with an engaging stage presence and a delightful rendition of Good Time, leaving the audience in high spirits.

The first FLA English Week was a resounding success, providing students with a vibrant platform to develop and showcase their English language skills. Each activity received enthusiastic participation, highlighting students’ potential and creativity. The event not only underscored the importance of mastering English but also strengthened the bonds among participants. We look forward to organizing similar events in the future to continue nurturing our students' talents and passion for the English language.

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文字 | Kyle Pei、Gladys Gao

编辑丨Emily Fu

初审 | Joey Liu

终审 | Kalen Ji