阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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When students write for teachers, it can feel like an assignment. When they write for a real purpose, they are empowered! Student- writing contests are a challenging and inspiring way to try writing for an authentic audience.
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
This annual contest invites students to write about a political official’s act of political courage that occurred after Kennedy’s birth in 1917. The winner receives $10,000, and 16 runners-up also receive a variety of cash prizes.
Students may submit a 700 — to 1,000 — word essay through October 12. The essay must feature more than five sources and a full bibliography (参考书目).
The Princeton Ten — Minute Play Contest
Looking for student writing contests for new playwrights? This exclusive competition, which is open only to high school juniors, is judged by the theater staff of Princeton University. Students submit short plays in an effort to win recognition and cash prizes of up to $500. (Note: Only open to 11th graders.)
Students submit one 10-page playscript (剧本) online or by mail. The deadline is the end of September.
Bennington Young Writers Awards
Bennington College offers competitions in three categories: poetry (a group of three poems), fiction (a short story or one — act play), and nonfiction(a personal or academic essay). First-place winners receive $500. Grab a poster for your classroom here.
Students can submit their works before November 15. The website links to a student registration form.
Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest
The deadline for this con test is the end of October. Sponsored by Hollins University, the Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest awards prizes for the best poems submitted by young women who are sophomores or juniors in high school or preparatory school. Prizes include cash and scholarships. Winners are chosen by students and staff members in the creative writing program at Hollins.
Students may submit either one or two poems online.
1. How many contestants will win prizes in John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest?
A. 1. B. 5. C. 16. D. 17.
2. What can be learned about Bennington Young Writers Awards?
A. It offers the highest cash prize. B. Its entries should feature five categories.
C. It has the latest deadline. D. Its entries will be judged by professionals.
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Which of the following is aimed at female poem lovers?
A. Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest. B. Bennington Young Writers Awards.
C. The Princeton Ten-Minute Play Contest. D. John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest.
【答案】1. D2. C3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。文章介绍了几个适合学生参加的写作比赛。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest部分中“The winner receives $10,000, and 16 runners-up also receive a variety of cash prizes.(获胜者将获得1万美元奖金，16名亚军还将获得各种现金奖励)”可知，该比赛共有17位参赛者最终会获奖。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest部分中“Students may submit a 700 — to 1,000 — word essay through October 12.(学生可以在10月12日之前提交一篇700到1000字的论文)”；The Princeton Ten — Minute Play Contest部分中“The deadline is the end of September.(截止日期是九月底)”；Bennington Young Writers Awards部分中“Students can submit their works before November 15.(学生可以在11月15日之前提交作品)”以及倒数第二段“The deadline for this con test is the end of October.(本次比赛的截止日期是十月底)”可知，Bennington Young Writers Awards的最终截止日期是最晚的。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest部分中“Sponsored by Hollins University, the Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest awards prizes for the best poems submitted by young women who are sophomores or juniors in high school or preparatory school.(南希·索普诗歌大赛由霍林斯大学主办，对高中或预科学校二年级或三年级的年轻女性提交的最佳诗歌进行奖励)”可知，该比赛的对象是喜欢诗歌的女性。故选A。
