Next on stage, Claire talked about the positive and negative impacts of technological development on real life. Technology has improved daily life and added convenience, such as advancements in communication technology and online education. However, it has also brought challenges in terms of privacy and data security. We need to approach the dual nature of technology with caution.

Ivan discussed the issue of information cocoons. He pointed out that personalized information delivery may lead people to become stagnant, isolated from society, and affect their personalities. He suggested combating this phenomenon through self-control and adjusting algorithm policies.

Stephanie, a senior in the eleventh grade, shared her experiences and challenges in facing the upcoming study abroad journey and the feeling of loneliness. In her speech, she encouraged everyone to learn to find warmth in a foreign land, combat loneliness through connections with others, and embrace cultural and environmental changes.

While the participating students gave their speeches with confidence and enthusiasm on stage, the intense scoring process unfolded in the audience. Students discussed and contemplated, voting for the contestants they supported. Teachers also scribbled and drew on the scoreboards, pondering who the most outstanding speaker was. As the scoreboards were raised one by one and the backstage machine calculated the scores, the title of the ultimate winner belonged to Stephanie. Accompanied by enthusiastic applause, the English speech contest came to a close. The students experienced the charm of public speaking and left with unforgettable memories.