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【题目】Writing Contests

FIL Prize

A nine-month fellowship of the Study of the American Experience at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, is given annually to the winner working on an essay that addresses the history or legacy of the American Revolution and the nation’s founding ideas. He will get a scholarship of $45,000. Submit an essay sample (样本) of any length by November 1, 2018. FIL Prize, C. V. Starr Center, Custom House, 101 South Water Street, Chester-town. (740) 765-3442.

Vassar Miller Prize

A prize of $1,500 and publication is given annually for a poetry collection. The famous poet Rosanna Warren will judge. Using the online submission system, you submit a manuscript (手稿) of 50 to 80 pages with a $25 entry fee. University of North Texas Press, 1155 Union Circle #311336, Denton, TX76203. (940) 565-2142.

Pulitzer Prizes

Four prizes of $15,000 each are given annually to U.S. writers for books of fiction, general nonfiction, and biography or autobiography published in the United States during the current year. For books published between January1 and June14, submit four copies of the book, an author biography and photograph, and a $50 entry fee by June 15. The deadline for books published during the second half of the year is October 1.

Pulitzer Prizes, Prizes in Letters, Columbia University, 709 Pulitzer Hall, 2950 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. (212) 854-3841.

Spokane Prize

The total prize money is $30,000 and half of it is given annually to the winner. Other three participants in the top four will each receive $5.000.The winner and other finalists will also be invited to read at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C. Writer Andrea Barrett and Alex Espinoza will judge. All pieces of works taking part in competition must be books of fiction published during the current year. Submit four copies of a short story collection, and the novel will be published in 2018 by October31.

Faulkner Foundation, 201 East Capitol Street SE, Washington, D.C.20003. (202) 898-9063.

【1】If you win FIL Prize, you can______.

A. gain the research fund

B. become a professional writer

C. be admitted into Washington College

D. have a chance to study American Experience

【2】What can we learn about Pulitzer Prizes?

A. They have various kinds of awards.

B. They are given more than once in a year.

C. They not only pay attention to literary works.

D. They are given for various types of literary works.

【3】What is the common point between Pulitzer Prizes and Spokane Prize?

A. They both need entry fee.

B. They both support the online submission.

C. Their entries both have certain word limit.

D. Their entries both have already been published.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】D

【3】D

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。主要介绍向读者介绍四个写作比赛大奖。

【1】细节理解题。根据第一段A nine-month fellowship of the Study of the American Experience at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, is given annually to the winner working on an essay that addresses the history or legacy of the American Revolution and the nation’s founding ideas. 位于马里兰州切斯特敦的华盛顿学院提供为期9个月的美国经历研究奖学金，每年授予一篇论述美国革命历史或遗产以及美国建国理念的论文的作者，可知如果你能赢得FIL这个奖，就有机会可以学习美国的经历，故选D。

【2】细节理解题。根据第三段Four prizes of $15,000 each are given annually to U.S. writers for books of fiction, general nonfiction, and biography or autobiography published in the United States during the current year. 美国作家每年可获得4个奖项，分别为小说类、非小说散文类、传记或自传类文学作品，奖金为1.5万美元。可知选D。

【3】推理判断题。根据第三段For books published between January1 and June14, submit four copies of the book, an author biography and photograph, and a $50 entry fee by June 15. The deadline for books published during the second half of the year is October 1. 。对于1月1日至6月14日之间出版的图书，请在6月15日前提交4本该书、一本作者传记和一张照片，并缴纳50美元的报名费。下半年出版图书的截止日期是10月1日。根据第四段All pieces of works taking part in competition must be books of fiction published during the current year. 参赛作品必须为当年出版的小说作品。可知共同点是他们的作品都已经出版了。故选D。