万双网讯  为提高学生演讲与表达的综合能力，提升学生的中英文综合素养，让孩子站在舞台中央，2025年6月18日13时35分，万科双语学校第51期E-talk活动在学校剧场举行。两百余名师生现场聆听了演讲，活动同时面向全校师生直播。

In order to improve students’ comprehensive abilities of speech and expression, enhance students’ literacy in Chinese and English, and put children at the center of the stage, the 51th E-talk of Vanke Bilingual School was held in the school theatre at 13:35 p.m. on June 18th, 2025. Over 200 teachers and students attended the event, and it was also live-streamed to the entire school.

本次E-talk活动的主题是 “墨韵书香寻幽径，阅读引我步青云”，来自七至八年级的8名同学用中文进行了精彩的演讲。同学们分享了 “阅读带给他们的感悟”，评委老师为同学们的精彩表现做了点评。

The theme of this E-talk activity was “In ink’s aroma and books’ fragrance, I seek seclusion; Through reading, I ascend towards clouds up in the azure sky.” 8 students from Grades 7 to 8 gave wonderful speeches in Chinese. The students shared their insights on reading, and the judges commented on the students’ wonderful performances.

7I 杨雨秋：墨海迷航：推理书简里的理性之光

Lost in the Sea of Ink: The Light of Reason in Detective Letters

7I班的杨雨秋同学在《墨海迷航：推理书简里的理性之光》的演讲中，以推理小说为例，探讨了书籍对精神世界的滋养。她特别提到阿加莎·克里斯蒂的作品，如《无人生还》和《东方快车谋杀案》，不仅情节扣人心弦，更深刻地探讨了人性、道德与正义。推理小说为她构建了理性的灯塔，让她学会了在信息爆炸的时代保持理性思考。最后，她引用弗朗西斯·培根的名言，鼓励大家在书籍滋养下成为更理性、智慧的人。

In her speech ‘Lost in the Sea of Ink: The Light of Reason in Detective novels,’ Echo from Class 7I explored how books nourish the human spirit, using detective novels as an example. She highlighted Agatha Christie’s works, such as And Then There Were None and Murder on the Orient Express, noting that while their plots are thrilling, they also delve deeply into themes of human nature, morality, and justice. Detective novels, she explained, have become a ‘beacon of rationality’ for her, teaching her to maintain critical thinking in an era of information overload. Concluding with a quote from Francis Bacon, she encouraged everyone to cultivate wisdom and reasoning through the nourishment of books.”

孙老师点评道：“雨秋推荐的悬疑小说，用特殊的悬念、拆解的故事、清晰的逻辑给大家讲述了两个引人入胜的故事。雨秋的演讲侃侃而谈，落落大方，如果在身体语言上稍微克制一下会更上一层楼。”

Teacher Sun commented: “Echo’s recommended mystery novels captivated everyone by presenting two fascinating stories with unique suspense, unravelling narratives, and clear logic. Her speech was articulate and poised. With slightly more restrained body language, she could reach an even higher level of delivery.”

7I 刘晨懿：典籍星河照征途：探寻科学精神的千年回响

The Starlit Canon Illuminates Our Path: Echoes of Scientific Spirit Through the Ages

7I班的刘晨懿同学在《典籍星河照征途：探寻科学精神的千年回响》的演讲中，带领大家探寻了三部蕴含科学精神的古代典籍：《天工开物》展现了古人对万物规律的敬畏与探索，传递实证精神；《本草纲目》记录着李时珍亲尝百草的坚韧与勇气，照亮科研道路；徐霞客的《游记》则体现其探险壮志，激励人们勇敢探索。这三部典籍如同灯塔，传递科学探索的信念，号召我们汲取古人智慧，以好奇心点亮探索之路。

Mia from Class 7I guided the audience through three ancient masterpieces embodying a scientific ethos: The Exploitation of the Works of Nature demonstrated our ancestors’ reverence for natural laws and their empirical outlook; Compendium of Materia Medica documented Li Shizhen’s perseverance in testing hundreds of herbs, lighting the way for scientific inquiry; while Xu Xiake’s Travel Diaries embodied exploratory valor that continues to inspire today. These canonical works stand as lighthouses, illuminating scientific exploration across centuries, urging us to harness ancestral wisdom and ignite our journey of discovery with curiosity.

江老师点评道：“晨懿，你的演讲真的特别棒，以典籍为灯塔，一下就把古代科学精神讲活了。语言特别生动，凝练优美，像‘智慧丰碑’‘暗夜星辰’这些比喻贴切，画面感很强。最后号召我们在生活中传承这种精神，既有文化厚度又具现实感染力，堪称一场穿越时空的智慧对话！”

Teacher Jiang commented:“Mia, your speech was truly outstanding! By picturing ancient texts as lighthouses, you vividly brought the spirit of classical science to life. Your language was exceptionally eloquent and poetic—phrases like ‘monuments of wisdom’ and ‘stars in the night sky’ were not only fitting but also painted striking imagery. The way you called on us to carry forward their legacy in our daily lives blended cultural depth with real-world inspiration, making it nothing short of a timeless dialogue across the ages!”

7G李一翀、7C卢昊睿：在平凡与浮华中追寻人性的光芒

Seeking the Radiance of Humanity Amidst the Ordinary and the Ostentatious

7G班的李一翀同学和7C班的卢昊睿同学围绕《在平凡与浮华中追寻人性的光芒》展开了演讲。他们以路遥的《平凡的世界》中孙少平、孙少安等人物为例，展现了平凡人在苦难中坚守尊严与理想；又以马克·吐温的《百万英镑》里亨利·亚当斯的经历为例，揭示了金钱对人性的考验。他们强调，物质不能决定灵魂高度，呼吁大家，在现实与物欲中坚守本心，追寻人性光芒。

Students Yechiel from Class 7G and Chris from Class 7C delivered speeches titled “Seeking the Radiance of Humanity Amidst the Ordinary and the Ostentatious. Drawing examples from Lu Yao’s Ordinary World, they illustrated how characters like Sun Shaoping and Sun Shaoan maintained dignity and ideals amidst hardship. They then turned to Mark Twain’s The Million Pound Note, using Henry Adams’ story to examine wealth’s test on human character. Their central message: Material wealth cannot define the soul. They called on everyone to stay true to one’s essence—to seek humanity’s light while navigating worldly desires.

郭老师点评道：“昊睿、一翀，你们两位同学的呼声很高，演讲轻松流利，自如潇洒，你们分享的主题却很深刻：在平凡与浮华中追寻人性的光芒。在《平凡的世界》《百万英镑》中，我们看到形形色色的人生以及他们的选择，我想请问一下，作为中学生，你们如何理解书中的话‘普通人不等于庸俗，我可以平凡，但绝不平庸’？”

Teacher Guo commented:“Chris and Yechiel, your speeches were met with enthusiastic applause—delivered with such effortless fluency and natural charisma. Yet the theme you explored was profoundly meaningful: ‘Seeking the Radiance of Humanity Amidst the Ordinary and the Ostentatious.’ Through Ordinary World and The Million Pound Note, we witnessed diverse lives and their choices. Now, as middle school students, how do you interpret this line from the books: ‘To be ordinary is not to be mediocre; I may live plainly, but I will never live purposelessly’?”

7E班陈子涵、胡梦颖：与书相遇的魔法时刻

Magic Moments When Books Meet You

7E班的陈子涵同学和胡梦颖同学围绕《与书相遇的魔法时刻》展开演讲。陈子涵分享了《夏洛的网》，讲述夏洛拯救威尔伯的故事，联想到特蕾莎修女，指出成长就是要努力成为他人的“夏洛”。胡梦颖以《哈利·波特》为例，说明书中人物（如赫敏）用选择定义自己，展现了独立精神。她还列举了张桂梅、稻盛和夫的现实事例，强调内心力量可改变世界。最后，她们呼吁大家在阅读中让青春闪闪发光。

Anna and Candy from Class 7E delivered speeches titled “Magic Moments When Books Meet You”. Anna shared insights from Charlotte’s Web, drawing parallels between Charlotte’s rescue of Wilbur and Mother Teresa’s life, illustrating how true growth means striving to become someone else’s “Charlotte”. Candy took Harry Potter as an example, highlighting how characters like Hermione define themselves through their choices, embodying independence. She further reinforced this with real-world inspirations—Zhang Guimei’s educational dedication and Kazuo Inamori’s entrepreneurial philosophy—proving how inner strength can transform the world. Together, they concluded with a call to action: “Let reading make your youth shine.”

邵老师点评道：“子涵、梦颖，你们两位同学演讲得非常好，进步明显。老师非常喜欢你们分享的一句话：‘决定我们成为什么样的人的，不是我们的能力，而是我们的选择。’夏洛、特蕾莎修女、哈利等人都找到并坚定了自己的选择，成为了更好的自己。希望你们也能继续坚持阅读，成就你们闪闪发光的青春！”

Teacher Shao commented:“Anna and Candy, your speeches were excellent, and your progress is remarkable. I particularly loved the line you shared: ‘It is not our abilities, but our choices that define who we are.’ Characters like Charlotte, Mother Teresa, and Harry Potter all persevered and stood by their choices, becoming the best versions of themselves. I hope you, too, will continue to embrace reading—and let it illuminate your radiant youth!”

8E汪颢渊：红星照耀中国

Red Star Over China

8E班的汪颢渊同学围绕“当文字成为星火——《红星照耀中国》里的生命群像”展开演讲。他带领大家透过斯诺的笔尖，回到了1936年的陕甘宁窑洞，感受书中鲜活的生命群像。战士们在战火中信仰坚定，如吴起镇战士的互暖、大渡河突击队员的英勇无畏；领袖们充满温度，毛泽东关心警卫员、朱德与战士共甘苦、周恩来把钢笔给机要员；“红小鬼”王新安等在十五六岁的年纪便心怀天下，果敢战斗。他呼吁大家以他们为榜样，把“让中国看见未来”写进理想，让先辈精神流淌在血脉中，用青春书写荣光。

Andy from Class 8E delivered a speech titled “When Words Become Sparks: Portraits of Life in ‘Red Star Over China’.” He guided the audience through Edgar Snow’s writings back to the cave dwellings of Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia in 1936, vividly reconstructing the living portraits in the book. He described how soldiers held unwavering faith amidst the flames of war, such as the mutual warmth shared by the soldiers of Wuqi Town and the bravery and fearlessness of the Dadu River commandos; The warmth of leaders’ -- Mao Zedong cared about the guards, Zhu De shared in the joys and sorrows of the soldiers, and Zhou Enlai gave the pen to his confidential officer; Poeple’s militia Wang Xin’an and others had the world in mind at the age of fifteen or sixteen and fought resolutely. He called on everyone to follow their example, to inscribe “Let China See the Future” into their ideals, to let the spirit of past heroes flow in their veins, and to write their own glory with the vigor of youth.

成老师点评道：“灏渊，你今天的表现落落大方，在整个准备的过程中，老师见证了你的成长。你在台上的表现越来越大方自信，希望你继续努力。你从信仰、温度、青春三个角度介绍了这本书，描述了很多令人感动的细节，同时串联起了历史和当下，令人印象深刻。人生海海，选择好自己的同行人，决定着我们能走多远。《红星照耀中国》这本书讲了很多人，请问你会选择与谁同行呢？”

Teacher Cheng remarked: “Andy, your delivery today was poised and confident—throughout the preparation process, I’ve witnessed your remarkable growth. Your stage presence radiates increasing assurance, and I hope you’ll keep striving. You explored this book through three compelling lenses: faith, humanity, and youth, weaving together poignant details while also bridging history with the present. Truly impressive. As the saying goes, ‘Life is vast—the companions we choose determine how far we travel.’ Red Star Over China introduces many extraordinary figures. If given the chance, whom would you choose to walk alongside?”

8C廖宸苗：与地坛对话，读懂生命的重量

Dialogue with the Temple of Earth: Understanding the Weight of Life

最后，墨韵书香弥漫在我们最熟悉的万双校园。8C班的廖宸苗同学围绕史铁生的《我与地坛》展开分享。她提到书中摇轮椅的孤独身影、默默守望的母亲、野草荒藤的生命图景，指出其中藏着命运的复杂况味与超越苦难的力量。她还结合自身经历，谈到疫情期间上网课时和妈妈的相处，以此类比史铁生母亲的爱。她还进一步阐述了史铁生对欲望的思考，强调理性引导欲望、平衡现实与欲望的重要性。最后，她呼吁同学们在挫折中怀有希望，在被爱时懂感恩、在逐梦时葆执着，书写温暖人生。

Finally, the fragrance of ink and books permeated our familiar VBS Campus. Celeste from Class 8C shared her reflections on Shi Tiesheng’s My Dialogue with the Temple of Earth. She spoke of the solitary figure in a wheelchair, the silently watchful mother, and the vibrant yet desolate imagery of wild grass and vines—all embodying life’s complex flavors and the power to transcend suffering. Drawing parallels to her own life, she recounted her experiences with online classes during the pandemic and her evolving relationship with her mother, mirroring the unconditional love of Shi Tiesheng’s mother. Delving deeper, she explored Shi Tiesheng’s meditations on desire, emphasizing the need to guide desires with reason and balance aspirations with reality. In closing, she urged her classmates to maintain hope amidst setbacks, practice gratitude when cared for, and persist with passion in pursuit of their dreams—crafting a life of warmth and meaning.

陈老师点评道：“宸苗，你今天的表现太棒了，进步很大。用细腻文字串联起了史铁生的故事与自身感悟。从对书中母亲默默坚守的共情，联系到疫情时和妈妈的互动，让抽象的母爱有了真实的温度。你还解读了史铁生对欲望与生命的思考。但若语速慢一点，更有感情一点就更好了。”

Teacher Chen commented: “Celeste, your presentation today was outstanding—such remarkable progress! You wove Shi Tiesheng’s story and your personal reflections together with exquisite sensitivity. From empathizing the mother’s quiet devotion in the book to connecting it with your own pandemic experiences with your mom, you gave abstract maternal love a tangible warmth. Your analysis of Shi Tiesheng’s thoughts on desire and life was equally insightful. If I may suggest, slow your pace slightly and infuse a bit more emotional cadence to elevate it even further.”

万科双语学校E-talk活动每周举行一次，学生自主报名参与，中文、英文均可，老师将相同或相似主题的演讲者安排在同一期演讲，主旨是让学生做到能说、会说、敢说，善思、善辩、善究。

The E-talk activity of Vanke Bilingual School is held once a week. Students can sign up to participate on their own. Both Chinese and English are accepted. The teacher arranges speakers with the same or similar topics to give speeches in the same period. The purpose is to enable students to be able to speak freely, confidently and bravely; to be good at thinking, debating, and doing research.

E-talk的舞台是开放的，我们欢迎每一位VBS未来少年来到这里，站在聚光灯下，向世界展示自己的独特魅力；我们鼓励孩子们挑战自我，突破困境；我们相信，每一个孩子都有无限的潜力，只要他们有勇气站上舞台，就有可能成为真正的演讲者。

The stage of E-talk is open. We welcome every future teenager of VBS to come here, stand in the spotlight, and show their unique charm to the world; we encourage children to challenge themselves and break through difficulties; we believe that every child has unlimited potential. As long as they have the courage to stand on the stage, they may become real speakers.

让我们一起期待，在E-talk的舞台上，VBS未来少年们将如何用他们的声音，引领我们走进他们的世界，感受他们的热情与活力。

Let us look forward to how the future teenagers of VBS will use their voices to lead us into their world and feel their enthusiasm and vitality on the E-talk stage.

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