Writing Contests, Grants & Awards in 2019 The Writing Contests, Grants (补助金) & Awards database includes details about the creative writing contests-including poetry contests, short story competitions, essay contests, awards for novels, and more-that we've published in "Poets & Writers Magazine" during the past year. We carefully review the practices and policies of each contest before including it. Use the online submission system.
Catherine Doctorow Innovative Fiction Prize
A prize of ﹩15,000 is given annually for a novel, or a story collection. U.S. writers who have published at least three books of fiction are qualified. Submit a manuscript (手稿) of any length, a brief biography, and a list of three previously published books of fiction with a ﹩25 entry fee by November 1,2019.
University of Alabama Press, P.O. Box 870380,Tuscaloosa,AL 35487.( 773)702-7000.
Walt Whitman Award
A prize of ﹩5,000 is given annually for a poetry collection by a poet who has not published a book of poems in a standard edition. The winning book will also be distributed to 5,000 members of the Academy of American Poets. Submit a manuscript of 48 to 100 pages with a ﹩35 entry fee by November 1,2019.
Academy of American Poets,75 Maiden Lane, Suite 901,NewYork,NY10038.( 212)274-0343.
Gabriele Rico Challenge in Creative Essay
A prize of ﹩1,333 is given annually for an essay. Using the online submission system, submit an essay of up to 5,000 words with a﹩20 entry fee, by November 1,2019.All entries are considered for publication. Visit the website for complete guidelines.
San Jose State University, English Department, One Washington Square, San Jose,CA95192.( 408)924-4425.
Brooklyn Nonfiction Prize
A prize of ﹩500 is given annually for a work of nonfiction that is set in Brooklyn, New York, and expresses the region's "rich soul and intangible (无形的) qualities through the writer's actual experiences of Brooklyn." Submit an essay of up to 2,500 words by November 15,2019.There is no entry fee.
Brooklyn Nonfiction Prize, P.O. Box 491,New York,NY10156.( 207)778-7071.
1.Who has the qualification to attend the contest for the prize of﹩15,000______
A. Whoever has written 3 novel books.
B. Whoever has published at least 3 books.
C. U.S. authors who've published 3 novel books.
D. U.S. writers who've written 3 poetry collections.
2.What will happen to your manuscript if you win Walt Whitman Award______
A. It will be published as a book of poems.
B. It will be read by all the academy members.
C. It will be distributed to whoever likes poems.
D. It will become a book that will sell well.
3.Brooklyn Nonfiction Prize is different from the other three writing contests in that ______ .
A. the work must be a writer's real experiences B. its entry fee is higher
C. it has a deadline earlier than them D. the winners have no prize money
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Writing Contests, Grants & Awards in 2019 The Writing Contests, Grants (补助金) & Awards database includes details about the creative writing contests-including poetry contests, short story competitions, essay contests, awards for novels, and more-that we've published in "Poets & Writers Magazine" during the past year. We carefully review the practices and policies of each contest before including it. Use the online submission system.
Catherine Doctorow Innovative Fiction Prize
A prize of ﹩15,000 is given annually for a novel, or a story collection. U.S. writers who have published at least three books of fiction are qualified. Submit a manuscript (手稿) of any length, a brief biography, and a list of three previously published books of fiction with a ﹩25 entry fee by November 1,2019.
University of Alabama Press, P.O. Box 870380,Tuscaloosa,AL 35487.( 773)702-7000.
Walt Whitman Award
A prize of ﹩5,000 is given annually for a poetry collection by a poet who has not published a book of poems in a standard edition. The winning book will also be distributed to 5,000 members of the Academy of American Poets. Submit a manuscript of 48 to 100 pages with a ﹩35 entry fee by November 1,2019.
Academy of American Poets,75 Maiden Lane, Suite 901,NewYork,NY10038.( 212)274-0343.
Gabriele Rico Challenge in Creative Essay
A prize of ﹩1,333 is given annually for an essay. Using the online submission system, submit an essay of up to 5,000 words with a﹩20 entry fee, by November 1,2019.All entries are considered for publication. Visit the website for complete guidelines.
San Jose State University, English Department, One Washington Square, San Jose,CA95192.( 408)924-4425.
Brooklyn Nonfiction Prize
A prize of ﹩500 is given annually for a work of nonfiction that is set in Brooklyn, New York, and expresses the region's "rich soul and intangible (无形的) qualities through the writer's actual experiences of Brooklyn." Submit an essay of up to 2,500 words by November 15,2019.There is no entry fee.
Brooklyn Nonfiction Prize, P.O. Box 491,New York,NY10156.( 207)778-7071.
1.Who has the qualification to attend the contest for the prize of﹩15,000______
A. Whoever has written 3 novel books.
B. Whoever has published at least 3 books.
C. U.S. authors who've published 3 novel books.
D. U.S. writers who've written 3 poetry collections.
2.What will happen to your manuscript if you win Walt Whitman Award______
A. It will be published as a book of poems.
B. It will be read by all the academy members.
C. It will be distributed to whoever likes poems.
D. It will become a book that will sell well.
3.Brooklyn Nonfiction Prize is different from the other three writing contests in that ______ .
A. the work must be a writer's real experiences B. its entry fee is higher
C. it has a deadline earlier than them D. the winners have no prize money
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The modern Olympic Games, founded in 1896, began as contests between individuals, rather than among nations, with the hope of promoting world peace through sportsmanship. In the beginning, the games were open only to _______. An amateur is a person whose involvement in an activity - from sports to science or the arts - is purely for ________. Amateurs, whatever their contributions to a field, expect to receive no form of compensation; professionals, ________, perform their work in order to earn a living.
From the perspective of many athletes, ________, the Olympic playing field has been far from fair. Restricting the Olympics to amateurs has excluded the participation of many who could not afford to be _______. Countries have always desired to send their best athletes, not their ________ ones, to the Olympic Games.
A slender and imprecise line separates what we call “financial support” from “earning money.” Do athletes “earn money” if they are reimbursed for travel expenses? What if they are paid for time lost at work or if they accept free clothing from a manufacturer or if they teach sports for a living? The runner Eric Liddell was the son of poor missionaries; in 1924 the British Olympic Committee ________ his trip to the Olympics, where he won a gold and a bronze medal. College scholarships and support from the United States Olympic Committee made it possible for American track stars Jesse Owens and Wilma Rudolph and speed skater Dan Jansen to train and compete. When the Soviet Union and its allies joined the games in 1952, the ________ of amateur became still less clear. Their athletes did not have to ________ work and training because as citizens in communist regimes, their government financial support was not considered payment for jobs.
In 1971 the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ________ the word amateur from the rules, making it easier for athletes to find the ________ necessary to train and compete. In 1986, the IOC allowed professional athletes into the games.
There are those who ________ the disappearance of amateurism from the Olympic Games. For them the games ________ something special when they became just another way for athletes to earn money. Others say that the designation(命名) of amateurism was always ________; they argue that all competitors receive so much financial support as to make them paid professionals. Most agree, however, that the ________ over what constitutes(组成) an amateur will continue for a long time.
1.A.amateurs B.professionals C.men D.women
2.A.survival B.fame C.profit D.pleasure
3.A.at all costs B.by contrast C.as a result D.at first
4.A.however B.therefore C.furthermore D.instead
5.A.punished B.trained C.unpaid D.educated
6.A.youngest B.smartest C.strongest D.wealthiest
7.A.booked B.extended C.financed D.cancelled
8.A.value B.definition C.origin D.use
9.A.balance B.begin C.change D.restrict
10.A.restored B.created C.removed D.studied
11.A.field B.support C.organization D.team
12.A.regret B.investigate C.explain D.welcome
13.A.displayed B.carried C.retain D.lost
14.A.reasonable B.questionable C.unbelievable D.valuable
15.A.debate B.complaint C.concern D.inquiry
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Academy Awards The Academy Awards are the most prominent film award in the United States.The Awards are granted by the Academy of Motin Picture Arts and Sciences.Academy Awards are nicknamed “Oscars”, which is also the nickname of the statuette(小雕像).The name is said to have been born when Margaret Herrick saw the statuette on a table and said: It looks just like my uncle Oscar!”
Berlin Film Festival One of the “A” festivals in Europe.The Berlin International Film Festival, also called the “Berlinale”, is held annually in February and started 1951 after an initiative of the American, who occupied part of the city after World WarⅡ.The jury(专家评奖团)always placed special emphasis on representing films from all over the world, from the former Eastern Bloc(集团)Countries as well as from western countries.The awards are called Golden and Silver Bears(as the Bear is the symbol of Berlin).
Venice Film Festival The Venice Film Festival takes place every year in late August / early September on the Lido in the historic Palazzo del Cinema, in Venice, Italy, its main award is the “ Leone d’Oro” (Golden Lion).Recently, a new award has been added, the San Marco Award for the best film.
Cannes Film Festival The Cannes Film Festival is a famous international film festival.It has been held annually in Cannes, in the south of France, since 1946 with a few exceptions.Given massive media exposure, the Festival is attended by many movie stars and is a popular venue for movie producers to launch their new films and attempt to sell their works to the distributors who come from all over the globe.
The most famous award given out at Cannes is the “Palme d’Or” (Golden Palm) for the best film; this is sometimes shared by multiple films in one year.
81. Which Award doesn’t take place in Europe?
A.Golden Lion B.Golden Palm C.Academy Awards D.San Marco Award
82. Which of the following statements about “Oscars” is Not true?
A.It’s the nickname of Academy Awards
B.It’s also the nickname of the statuette.
C.It got its name because Margaret said the statuette looked like his uncle.
D.It’s an award in South America.
83. Which Award has the shortest history?
A.Golden Lion B.Golden Palm C.Academy Awards D.San Marco Award
84. Why is the Award for Berlin Film Festival called “Golden and Silver Bear”?
A.It looks like a bear B.It is made up of bear fur
C.The bear is the symbol of Berlin D.Bear is rare in Berlin
85. Which of the following best states the main idea of the passage?
A.An introduction of famous film festivals and film awards
B.An advertisement for films and TV programmes.
C.Funny stories about the nicknames of famous film awards.
D.A guide of how to spend famous film festivals
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Like any awards ceremony of its age, the Oscars, now in its 85th year, has been trying hard to change.
So how did that go this year? When host Seth MacFarlane noted in his opening speech that it was the first time the Academy Awards had a theme, I thought: “well, that’s a good start.”
But when he revealed that the theme was a tribute to(向…致敬) musicals, I was less sure. After all, it’s not the first time that musicals have featured at the Oscars.
In 2007, the cast of Dream-girls gave a special performance directed by movie director and musical veteran(经验丰富的老手) Bill Condon. Then there was the memorable 2009 show hosted by Hugh Jackman, who screams musicals. With Beyonce Knowles and Anne Hathaway, he performed several hit songs from move musical. And in 2010, how did Neil Patrick Harris introduce the hosts? By performing a musical number.
So I guess the Oscars could have done better this year. But I must admit, there were more music performances in the three-and-a –half-hour show than ever before. This suggests the Oscars has dropped some of its arrogance and wants to offer audiences more entertainment.
It’s a timely move as the Golden Globes, also known as the “big party,” has become a threat to the Oscars, stealing viewers and even its reputation. Just look at the Oscars’ winning list this year.
You can’t blame the academy for wanting to stick it to the Golden Globes. While they hired Tina Fey and Amy Poehler to host the show—certainly more audience-friendly than MacFarlane— and Bill Clinton was invited as a presenter, who did viewers get at the Oscars? The First Lady of the US, Michelle Obama.
Way to go, Oscar! We know you’re struggling to look fresh and young, but don’t lose the pride and dignity that made you one biggest honor in the movie industry. Don’t ever let that change.
1.Examples are given in Para.4 to show that__________.
A.the Oscars has been trying hard to change
B.the Oscars’ theme is a tribute to musicals
C.it is not the first time that the Oscars has had a theme
D.musicals are not a new feature this year
2.What disappoints the writer is that__________.
A.the Oscars didn’t invite Bill Clinton as a presenter
B.the show took as long as three and a half hours
C.the Oscars has lost some pride and dignity to cater to the audiences
D.the Oscars is no longer fresh and young
3. Which of the following is true of the Golden Globes?
A.It gave an award to the First Lady of the US, Michelle Obama.
B.Its host and hostess had better reputation.
C.It has become highly competitive with the Academy Awards.
D.It is more friendly to the audience.
4.Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A.Nothing new, but well done
B.So old, still young
C.New start, good change
D.Too old to change
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His best movie was about the life of Gandhi in India, ______ won several Oscar awards.
A. where B. who C. which D. that
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In what aspect is the man weak in Chinese?
A.Reading. B.Writing. C.Speaking.
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___ in simple English,the article is easy ______.
A,Writing,to read B,Written,to be read C,writing,to be read D,written,to read
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Many people are still in ____ habit of writing silly things in____ public places.
A.the, the B.不填,不填 C.the, 不填 D.不填,the
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What’s the most important thing in a piece of writing? Is it the story, the characters, the description, or the style? Obviously, you can’t choose only one. A great work succeeds in combining all of them in a great mix, producing a wonderful work.
In most cases, you’re better at one writing element over the rest, and working on your strengths will work to your advantage. Building characters, however, is important to your writing. It’s not to be ignored no matter what your case is. So, how do you achieve that?
Make Them Real
This is probably one of the most common pieces of writing advice: make your characters believable. What does it really mean? It means that your characters need to be there for a reason, not just for pushing the story forward. He/She has a real life, with his/her own fears and dreams, and you have to show this. Your characters don’t need to be typical to be believable. The unusual ones are even more interesting, but it’s your job to make your readers relate to them.
Understand Human Psychology
To build great characters, you’ll need to understand people’s psychology: what are they thinking about, what are they feeling and experiencing, and why are they doing what they are doing? Get behind the obvious. Be in the backstage with them. Sit them in a chair and let them talk away. If you truly listen, you will learn.
Be your character
When you immerse (使沉浸) yourself in your writing, you get lost in that world and you start living in it. This is when the magic happens and you become your character. By putting yourself in your character’s shoes, you allow yourself to experience what you’re writing about first-hand. The more it feels real to you, the more the readers will feel the same, too.
1.According to the author, what makes a great work?
A. Being skilled at description. B. Having some unusual characters.
C. Using some special writing styles. D. Combining related things in a great way.
2.According to Paragraph 4, a good writer should be good at ________.
A. knowing others’ minds B. writing down the obvious points
C. thinking differently from others D. starting conversations with others
3.To build a great character, you should ________.
A. write according to true events B. pretend you’re the character
C. talk to others about your character D. forget about your fears and dreams
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The writer Margaret Mitchell is best known for writing Gone with the Wind, first published in 1936. Her book and the movie based on it, tell a story of love and survival during the American Civil War. Visitors to the Margaret Mitchell House in Atlanta, Georgia, can go where she lived when she started composing the story and learn more about her life.
Our first stop at the Margaret Mitchell House is an exhibit area telling about the writer’s life. She was born in Atlanta in 1900. She started writing stories when she was a child. She started working as a reporter for the Atlanta Journal newspaper in 1922. One photograph of Ms. Mitchell, called Peggy, shows her talking to a group of young college boys. She was only about one and a half meters tall. The young men tower over her, but she seems very happy and sure of herself. The tour guide explains: “Now in this picture Peggy is interviewing some boys from Georgia Tech, asking them such questions as ‘Would you really marry a woman who works?’ And today it’d be ‘Would you marry one who doesn’t?’ ”
The Margaret Mitchell House is a building that once contained several apartments. Now we enter the first floor apartment where Ms. Mitchell lived with her husband, John Marsh. They made fun of the small apartment by calling it “The Dump ” .
Around 1926, Margaret Mitchell had stopped working as a reporter and was at home healing after an injury. Her husband brought her books to read from the library. She read so many books that he bought her a typewriter and said it was time for her to write her own book. Our guide says Gone with the Wind became a huge success. Margaret Mitchell received the Pulitzer Prize for the book. In 1939 the film version was released. It won ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
1.The book Gone with the Wind was _________.
A. first published on a newspaper B. awarded ten Academy Awards
C. written in “The Dump” D. adapted from a movie
2.The underlined phrase “tower over” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_________.
A. be very pleased with B. show great respect for
C. be much taller than D. show little interest in
3.Why did Ms. Mitchell stop working as a reporter according to the passage?
A. Because she was rich enough. B. Because she was injured then.
C. Because her husband didn’t like it. D. Because she wanted to write books.
4.Which is the best title for the passage?
A. Gone with the Wind: A Huge Success.
B. Margaret Mitchell: A Great Female Writer.
C. An Introduction of the Margaret Mitchell House.
D. A Trip to Know Margaret Mitchell.
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