近日，第八屆“城市杯”英語演講比賽決賽在澳門城市大學氹仔校區何賢會議中心圓滿舉行。作為城大一年一度的英語盛事，本次比賽吸引了來自各學院、各專業的學生踴躍參與。經過初賽的激烈角逐，共有12位選手脫穎而出，晉級決賽，爭奪冠軍、亞軍、季軍及“最受歡迎演講者”等多個獎項。

比賽當天，澳門城市大學副校長周萬雷、人文社會科學學院院長金立賢、通識教育部主任沙磊等領導蒞臨現場，為選手們加油鼓勁，並給予專業指導與鼓勵。

周萬雷副校長在致辭中分享了自己學習英語的經歷，對選手們的精心準備和精彩表現表示高度讚賞。他勉勵同學們借助比賽機會，進一步提升英語能力與表達技巧，增強對語言學習的熱情。金立賢院長則鼓勵選手們勇敢展示演講風采，並表達了對“城市杯”未來發展的期許，希望賽事能與本地專業演講團體及其他高校展開合作，助力學生在更廣闊的舞台取得佳績。

本屆比賽以“AI in Life”（人工智慧與生活）為主題，選手們從不同視角出發，結合自身體驗，深入探討AI對生活的影響與啟示。演講內容不僅展現了同學們的國際視野，也體現出濃厚的家國情懷，充分彰顯了澳門城市大學“服務澳門，融入灣區”的辦學使命。

比賽評委陣容強大，邀請了澳門科技大學蒲小紅助理教授、澳門聖若瑟大學英語語言中心主任Duncan Miers及澳門大學講師Vicky Chan擔任嘉賓評委，為選手現場評分並作深入點評。同時，人文社會科學學院的Colum Ruane助理教授與徐倩華講師擔任提問評委，在每位選手演講後提出相關問題，進一步考驗選手們的思辨與應變能力。

經過主題演講與即興演講兩輪精彩比拼，姚藝榮獲本屆比賽冠軍，龔煜程獲得亞軍，張瀾瑋摘得季軍，車依凝贏得“最受歡迎演講者獎”。

“城市杯”英語演講比賽不僅是一次語言能力的展示，更是一次思想的碰撞和文化的交流。未來，期待更多優秀學子在這個舞臺上綻放光彩，講好中國故事，傳播青年聲音。

Champion: 姚艺     YAO YI      Tansy

I'm incredibly grateful to have won the first prize in the speech competition on "AI in Life"! This recognition means a great deal to me, and I would like to extend a big thank you to GED and FHSS for organizing this amazing event. I also want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the judges and professors for their thoughtful consideration and constructive feedback throughout the competition.

A special thank you goes to my supervisor, whose guidance was invaluable. You taught me essential body language skills and helped me refine my script to ensure that my presentation would resonate with the audience.  I also want to acknowledge my own efforts—this achievement is a reflection of the hard work that I have poured into this endeavor.

I believe that "AI in Life" is a profoundly relevant topic that prompts us to consider the impact of technology on our daily experiences. This competition has been a rewarding opportunity, providing a powerful platform for my voice as well as for the voices of others. I sincerely hope that the City Cup continues to thrive and gets better and better in the years to come!

1^st Runner-up: 龚煜程    GONG YUCHENG      Edward

It is my great honor to participate in the City Cup and got the 1st runner-up. Just like what two professors told us at the beginning of the competition, the most important thing of having a public speech is 'passion’. I have no doubt about this. For me, giving a speech is a kind of enjoyment and as long as I step onto a stage, I will have 100% confidence. I should say 'Thank you' to the CityU Macau and the GED that gives me the opportunity to show myself. Also, gives a chance to practice my English. I like speaking English. Cause I used to be super into watching Marvel and also admire the superheroes in the movies, I’m eager to speak English as fluently as they do. I think English for a gentleman is just like a suit of armour for a knight. In conclusion, thank you to all the teachers and hosts for your unwavering support and guidance throughout our competition. Your dedication has truly made a difference, and we are deeply grateful for your efforts.

2^nd Runner-up: 张澜玮   ZHANG LANWEI, Olivia

First of all, I would like to thank City University of Macau for founding City Cup, which gives us a great platform to show ourselves, enjoy the stage and feel the power of English. Secondly, I would like to thank my tutor, Adeline, for her guidance on my speech. Of course, being able to bravely stand on such a stage is not possible without the training of “It's my Stage” in Ms. Anna's class. Ms. Anna has a saying that I would like to share with you, "Be real, Be you, Have the passion! Have the passion". If you don't try, you will never know how high you can reach. I believe that learning English is not only a way to see a bigger world, but also a way to spread one's unique ideas. Last but not least, I would like to thank the teachers of the Department of Humanities and Liberal Studies for their dedication.

Most Popular Speaker: 车依凝       CHE YINING, Chloe

To every person who smiled, clapped, or voted.This trophy isn’t just mine; it’s a shared celebration of the stories we’ve exchanged and the bridges we’ve built through language. 

First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to all the teachers of City University of Macau for creating this platform for us.A special thanks to my mentors， who taught me that authenticity resonates louder than perfection. To my fellow competitors: your creativity inspired me daily. And to my friends and family—your patience with my late-night rehearsals and endless "Can I practice this speech on you?" texts means the world. 

Through actively preparing for this speech contest, I have also learned a lot about AI. I have come to view the role of AI in our lives with a dialectical perspective. I believe that this speech contest has not only honed my abilities but also broadened my horizons.

Let’s keep using our voices to uplift, challenge, and unite. Together, we prove that communication isn’t just about words—it’s about heart. Thank you for letting mine be heard.