Competition Rules

​1、Originality: All entries must be completed independently by the participant. No submissions of others' works are allowed. Participants may use their own previous competition works.

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2、Content Restrictions: All entries must not contain obscene, violent, sexual, defamatory, inappropriate, or controversial content. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification without prior notice.

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3、Personal Data Use: Personal information provided by participants will only be used for competition contact purposes and to distribute competition notifications.

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​4、Accuracy of Information: Participants must ensure that their personal information is accurate. The organizers will not be responsible for any errors.

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5、Acceptance of Terms: By submitting their entries, participants agree to all competition terms and conditions. The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant believed to have violated any competition rules, and there will be no appeals process.

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Scoring Criteria

• Knowledge Accuracy and Logical Coherence: When answering questions, English language and cultural knowledge points (such as grammar rules, vocabulary collocations, English-speaking country cultural customs) are applied accurately. Problem-solving ideas are logically clear. Every step—from elaborating English language rules (e.g., tense usage, sentence structure) and cultural principles (e.g., origin of Western festivals, connotations of English idioms) to the reasoning process and conclusion—is closely connected, with no obvious knowledge errors or logical loopholes. For discussion questions (e.g., discussing the influence of English literature on global culture) and analysis questions (e.g., analyzing the rhetorical devices and theme expression of English poems), the understanding of English language concepts (such as "English sentence types," "figurative language") and cultural concepts is precise. The argumentation process is well-organized, progressing in an orderly manner like the systematic development of English language and culture, ensuring the accuracy and coherence of the entire answering process.

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• Method Application and Skill Demonstration: Able to skillfully apply appropriate English learning and analysis methods. For example, in vocabulary analysis questions, correctly interpret word roots, affixes, and contextual meanings, just like accurately parsing the structure of English words. In reading comprehension questions, use appropriate reading skills (e.g., skimming for main ideas, scanning for details, inferring implied meanings) and language analysis methods. When dealing with classic English works or archaic English expressions, be able to skillfully use tools like English dictionaries and literary commentaries to understand difficult points. The operation process is smooth and natural, just like a proficient linguist analyzing a language, demonstrating good subject literacy and skill mastery, making the problem-solving process efficient and accurate.

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• Answering Standards and Expression Presentation: Answers are written in a standardized manner. In writing-related parts (if any), English expressions are correct, fluent, and in line with English writing norms. The text is concise, clear, professional, and appropriate, complying with the question’s format and standard requirements. For example, in English essay writing, the structure is clear with an introduction, body, and conclusion. The language is suitable for the theme and audience, avoiding complex sentence structures or obscure vocabulary that are not suitable for young people. When elaborating viewpoints, one can be as natural and confident as an English language expert sharing insights, communicating with examiners through accurate language and typical examples (such as classic English literary works, international cultural communication cases), showing good control over the answering process.

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• In-depth Understanding and Expansion Innovation: Have a deep understanding of the principles behind the English language and cultural knowledge involved in the questions and their application scenarios. Not only can solve superficial problems (e.g., answering the basic meaning of an English word or the origin of a simple Western custom), but also expand in combination with real-world situations in answers, putting forward innovative insights or solutions. For example, in questions about the global spread of English, deeply explore multiple factors such as historical exchanges, media communication, and international education behind the phenomenon, and propose unique ideas for promoting cross-cultural communication through English among global youth. Just like integrating modern language teaching concepts into English learning, it resonates with examiners, demonstrating in-depth mastery and flexible application of English language and cultural knowledge.