Essay Competition
The aim of this contest is to encourage great student writers and to give them a leg-up in their studies.
Prizes
One Grand Prize winner will receive: $1,000 in cash; the essay published in our magazine’s May 2021 issue; an interview with our magazine’s author.
Ten First Place winners will receive: $500 in cash; their names and essay titles listed in our magazine’s May 2021 issue.
Fifty Honorable Mention Winners will receive:a$50 gift card to our online shop.
Requirements
＊The length of the essay should be between 500-700 words.
＊Write an essay on the topic of: How Food Affects Our Mood.
＊Please write about three reasons for believing in your thesis (论点) statement in the form of body paragraphs and back up your reasons with practical evidence from respected sources.
＊Do not write about yourself and don’t explain why you deserve to win the prizes.
Deadlines
Early-Bird Deadline: May 4,2020-Free for the entry.
Deadline: June 5,2020-$5 for the entry.
Extended Deadline: July 22,2020-$10 for the entry.
21. What will the First Place winners be rewarded with?
A. Getting their essays published in the magazine.
B. Having their essay titles listed in the magazine.
C. Receiving a gift card to the particular online shop.
D. Gaining an opportunity to meet the magazine’s author.
22. Which of the following meets the requirements?
A. Writing an essay of more than 800 words.
B. Submitting an essay about food nutrition.
C Expressing your strong desire to get the award.
D. Supporting your reasons with credible evidence.
23. When can you submit your essay for free?
A. April 30,2020. B. May 20. 2020. C. June 10. 2020. D. July 25,2020.
【答案】21. B    22. D    23. A
【解析】
本文是应用文。文章是关于举办论文比赛的有关事项进行说明。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Prizes部分中“Ten First Place winners will receive: $500 in cash; their names and essay titles listed in our magazine’s May 2021 issue. ”可知，10位一等奖获得者的文章标题将列在杂志的2021年5月刊上。故选B项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Requirements部分中“Please write about three reasons … back up your reasons with practical evidence from respected sources.（请写三个理由…并用来自权威的实际证据来支持你的理由。）可知，论文要求要用可信的证据来支持你的理由。 故选D项。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据Deadlines部分中“Early-Bird Deadline: May 4,2020 — Free for the entry.”可知，提前截止时间是2020年5月4日，在此之前提交论文可以免费参赛。故选A项。