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(2020·广西南宁三中高三考试)
Writing Contests
FIL Prize
A ninemonth 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, Chestertown. (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 US writers for books of fiction, general nonfiction, and biography or autobiography published in the United States during the current year. For books published between January 1 and June 14, 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 October 31. Faulkner Foundation, 201 East Capitol Street SE, Washington, D．C.20003. (202) 898－9063.
篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要向读者介绍四个写作比赛奖项。
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
答案：D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“A ninemonth 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.” 可知，位于马里兰州切斯特敦的华盛顿学院提供为期9个月的美国经验研究奖学金，就有机会可以学习美国经验。故选D。
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.
答案：D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Four prizes of $15,000 each are given annually to US writers for books of fiction, general nonfiction, and biography or autobiography published in the United States during the current year.”可知，美国作家每年可获得4个奖项，分别为小说类、非虚构类小说、传记或自传类文学作品，奖金为1.5万美元。故选D。
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.
答案：D 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“... published in the United States during the current year.”以及第四段中的“... published during the current year”可知，两个奖项的共同点是参赛作品必须已经出版了。故选D。
