The 2nd CPTC Cup National Interpreting Contest（Central China Division）was held in the Central South University. Wang Mengtian, from Class 1101 of our school, got an Honorable Mention after the fierce competition with MTI students from Central South University, Wuhan University, Hunan University, Hunan Normal University and Huazhong University of Science & Technology.
The contest fell into 2 sections: the interpreting from English to Chinese and from Chinese to English. Scoring criteria mainly involved practical skills of interpretation，the integrity and accuracy of information expression and professional quality of interpreters. The contest gave the contestants a real scene by using the interpreting materials with video format.
This contest features currently the widest coverage, the largest number of participation , the highest grade interpretation of events. It was directly supported by the Department of Communist Youth League school guidance and hosted by Translators Association of China. There are 8 divisions throughout the China, including Northwest, Southwest, Northeast and North China, South China, East China and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. The Central China region finals was hosted by the CSU school of foreign languages.
Besides, Wang Mengtian received the Second Award and Li Rui received the Third one in the 2nd CPTC Cup All China Interpreting Contest（Hubei Division）on March，24. Wang Mengtian also got the Third Award of The Fourth Cross-straits Interpretation Contest on April 14. These students give full play to their charm，ability and sobriety. What’s more, their outstanding performance fully showcase the progress and achievement of teaching reform of English major.