Source: CCTV.com

11-20-2007 09:24

Special Report:   2007 CCTV Cup ESC

Silence may be golden. But so is the voice of the fine orator, as anyone who's ever heard a truly inspirational speech, understands. Over the past four days, 23 college students, reached for the heights of eloquence and engaged in spirited repartee in the final rounds of the CCTV Cup English Speaking Contest. The competition, inside the CCTV studio was fierce, as the final 23 had emerged as the best among thousands who stepped forward in the early stages of the contest.

For six big winners - one grand champion, two second-place finishers and the three who shared the third - prize - the awards were golden too.

They emerged on top, after four grueling days inside CCTV network studios. They had taken time out of their academic year to compete and were rewarded with the sweetness of success. Now the winners will head off on foreign tours, to advance their language skills to a higher level still.

Enjoying the limelight of the moment, some foresee changes, in their career paths, emerging from their achievements at the competition.