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Detailed rules of the debate competition

1. Time prompt. During the debate, when each side has 30 seconds left, the timekeeper will give a yellow card reminder. When the time is up, show a red card to stop speaking, and the debater must stop speaking, otherwise it will be dealt with in violation of regulations.

2. Make a statement. Explain that the evidence is conclusive and sufficient, and the quotation is appropriate.

3. Make an opening statement. Argumentation requires facts as the basis, laws as the criterion, clear logic and concise words.

Attacks and arguments

(1) The debate on offense and defense begins with two debates, and the pros and cons alternate.

(2) The pros and cons participate in the debate. A summary of the debate between the pros and cons. Two or three arguments must be used as an attacker once; The defense is arbitrarily designated by the attacker, and the number of times is not limited. Both the offensive and defensive sides must complete this round of attack and defense independently, and cannot be replaced in the middle.

(3) Both sides must answer each other's questions directly, and the questions and answers should be concise and clear. Repeated questions and evasive questions will be deducted. In each round of attack and defense, the attacked party shall not ask questions, otherwise points will be deducted. Don't ask questions that affect the integrity of the other party's defense, and don't stop the other party from asking questions with a lengthy defense. The host has the right to terminate one party's overtime question or reply.

(4) The pros and cons complete the first round of debate. When either side takes a seat, it is deemed that its own attack and defense has been completed, and the other player will appear at will (make a statement or continue to ask questions) within a limited time.

(5) The stage of each round of attack and defense is 1 min 30 seconds. Neither the offensive nor the defensive set a time. When there are 30 seconds left, they will get a yellow card. When the time is up, they will show a red card to stop speaking.

(6) After the completion of the four rounds of offensive and defensive stage, the offensive and defensive summary should be made on the positive side first, and then the offensive and defensive summary should be made on the negative side for the team. The time limit is 1 min and 30 seconds. Both sides should summarize the situation and content involved in the offensive and defensive stage, and it is strictly forbidden to recite the manuscript from the actual situation of the game.

5. Free debate.

6. Closing arguments. Both sides of the debate should make a summary statement on the overall form of the debate, be divorced from reality, recite the prepared manuscript in advance, and deduct points appropriately.

7. The audience asks questions.

Competition description

1. The scorekeeper is opposite each team, indicating the time with a yellow card or a red card. And there is a "timer" to prompt. At all stages of the game, a yellow card indicates a time-consuming reminder, and a red card indicates that the debater has completed his time-consuming. The debater must stop speaking and sit down immediately, otherwise, points will be deducted as appropriate.

2. During the debate, players can refer to the materials (such as cards) prepared in advance. ), but 10 seconds don't allow them to see the material. Otherwise, group points and individual points will be deducted as appropriate.

Every player must wear uniform in every match, which is decided by each team.

Each team must arrive at the stadium half an hour before the start of the competition, so that the organizers can make unified arrangements for the competition and the preparations for various competitions can be carried out smoothly.

The debater's request

Each team consists of five debaters, of which 1 is the standby debater. The debater is required to be articulate, quick-thinking and fully prepared before the game. Chairman's requirements: correct appearance, clear articulation, cheerful and generous. There are four people in each team, which are the first debate, the second debate, the third debate and the fourth debate. They go through six stages: the first debate, the criticism debate between the two sides, the summary of the first debate, the free debate, the concluding speech and the audience's questions.

grade scale

1. The viewpoint is clear, the argument is sufficient, the quotation is appropriate, and the analysis is thorough and rigorous.

2. Smooth expression, accurate pronunciation, appropriate words, clear hierarchy and strict logic.

3. Sensitive response, strong counterattack, tacit cooperation, rich expression, dignified behavior and elegant demeanor.

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