Guangzhou Asian Games English Star Contest

Organizer:

   The 16 th Asian Games Organizing Committee

Qualification for entry:

   People wishing to enter should be born on or before April 30, 1992,be in good health and willing to work as a volunteer for the 16 th Asian Games to be held in Guangzhou in 2010. He/ She will be expected to have a good command of the English language, a strong interest in community life and in taking part in public relations activities and other community events arranged by the Organizer. He/ She will also be expected to obey the laws, rules and regulations in force in the P.R.C..

Competition schedule:

   Applications period: Sep. 22-Oct. 10

   Preliminary(预备的)round: Oct. 12

   Semi-final: Oct. 18

   Final: Nov. 8

Prizes:

   During the final, the following prizes will be awarded: Most outstanding(Cash Prize RMB 5000 yuan), three first Prizes(4000 yuan), and six 2 nd Prizes(3000 yuan). There will also be prizes awarded in: Best pronunciation, most Humourous Presentation, Best Demeanor(举止) and Most Popular.

   All the winners will receive a prize, a trophy(奖杯) and certificate. All contestants who reach the semi-final will be officially recuited (聘用) by GAGOC as professional language volunteers and be given a place in the Guangzhou Foreign Affairs Volunteers Program.

Application procedures:

   Competitors can fill in the application form online and submit it to the organizer. The application form can be found on the official 16 th Asian Games website www.gz2010.cn under “Guangzhou Asian Games English Star Contest”

For further information, please contact the organizer:

   Tel: 020-83344105 or 83344197

   Fax: 020-83389163

54. Li Ming will probably enter the English Star Contest if he _____ .

   a. was born on May 14, 1992

   b. is eager to be a volunteer for the 16 th Asian Games

   c. likes English very much

   d. is active in community life

   A. a, b, c                                B. a, b, d

   C. a, c, d                                D. b, c, d

55. When will the final of the English Star Contest be?

   A. On Oct. 9                              B. On Oct. 12

   C. On Oct. 18                             D. On Nov. 8

56. At least how much will be given out as cash prizes?

   A. 12,000 yuan                            B. 30,000 yuan

   C. 35,000 yuan                            D. 53,000 yuan

57. To be a professional language volunteer, you have to reach the _____ .

   A. application period                   B. preliminary round

   C. semi-final                              D. final

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