I am in favor of English-speaking contests in schools. Such contests encourage students to practise speaking English in their classes and help them improve their speaking skill. Besides, while preparing themselves for the contests, students have a chance to review their lessons thoroughly. Contests among classes provide students with opportunities to work with team spirit, which enable them to learn how to cooperate with other people. Some students may think that their preparations for the speaking contests are time-consuming. However, in my opinion, such preparations are worth spending time on. My classmates and I have found that we speak English better after each- contest. In sum, English-speaking contests in schools are useful to students.