Since 2005, the English Department has held the preliminary contests of the "CCTV Cup English Speaking Contest" and the "Practical English Speaking Contest for Professional College Students.

从2005年起，每年都举办CCTV杯全国英语演讲大赛初赛；举办高职高专实用英语口语大赛初赛。

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Requirements: Two or more two contrasting solo piano pieces under 20 minutes, including one Chinese work. The competitor cannot use the same program for the preliminary contest nor the semi-final.

曲目要求：总时间不超过20分钟的两首或多首不同风格的钢琴独奏曲目，不得与初、复赛重复且必须包含一首中国作品。

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Jeff: I was told that with the increasing Numbers of the participants, they started to undertake preliminary selection contest in each continent, the winners could take part in the final.

杰夫：我听说过，此后随着参赛国家数量的不断增多，便开始在各大洲进行分区预选赛，优胜者参加最后的决赛。

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Although reading the tea leaves on a preliminary hearing is speculative at best, after the first contest of courtroom football, the Players appear to have a slight lead.

FORBES: Courtroom Football Kicks Off--Who's Winning?