The Topics of The Speech Competition Finals
Below are the 56 topics of the speech competition finals, the one in bold, number 11, is the one I drew. It’s not the most difficult– see ones like 41 or 55; but there are some which are just too easy or cheesy, like 23 and 51. This really affected the outcome of the competitors’ scores, so I do believe there were some flaws with the topics.
1. The effects of globalization.
2. Lies can never change facts.
3. In the year 2008.
4. Knowledge makes us humble, ignorance makes us proud.
5. Walk before you run.
6. Good advice is priceless.
7. How do college students deal with part-time jobs while studying?
8. One today is worth two tomorrows.
9. Care and diligence bring luck.
10. Do we ever need to lie?
11. The power of art.
12. Necessity is the mother of invention.
13. All that glitters is not gold.
14. Nothing is impossible for a willing heart.
15. Work makes the worker.
16. The Olympic spirit.
17. A good book is a good friend.
18. It’s never too late to mend.
19. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.
20. To know oneself is true progress.
21. A wise man cares not for what he cannot have.
22. Unity is strength.
23. The advantages and disadvantages of computer games.
24. Do college students endure too much stress?
25. Constant dripping wears the stone.
26. Time is a great enemy.
27. Opportunities often come dressed as hard work.
28. Motorcycles and city traffic.
29. Positive and negative aspects of sport.
30. Mothers’ love.
31. I believe that life is…
32. Protecting the environment.
33. Who should have responsibility for old people?
34. Traveling and environmental protection.
35. I have a dream.
36. The effects of TV advertisements.
37. A bold attempt is half of success.
38. No sweet without sweat.
39. The importance of learning English.
40. Honesty is the best policy.
41. All is well that ends well.
42. God helps those who help themselves.
43. Education in the information age.
44. A good beginning is a task half done.
45. A hedge between keeps friendship green.
46. Self-trust.
47. Is it a good idea to accumulate fortunes for one’s children?
48. We need to broaden our knowledge.
49. Doctor’s morality.
50. A good start makes a good finish.
51. Challenges & opportunites for college students in the 21st century.
52. Famous people should be given more privacy.
53. Training for work is important.
54. Wisdom in the mind is better than money in the hand.
55. Still water runs deep.
56. Reading enriches the mind.