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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) 5652142.
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) 8543841.
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) 8989063.
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。根据第一段第一句“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.”(位于马里兰州切斯特敦的华盛顿学院提供为期9个月的美国经历研究奖学金，每年授予一篇论述美国革命历史或遗产以及美国建国理念的论文的作者。)可知，如果你能赢得FIL奖，就有机会可以学习美国的经历，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。根据第三段第一句“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.”(美国作家每年可获得4个奖项，分别为小说类、非小说作品类、传记或自传类文学作品，奖金为1.5万美元。)可知，普利策奖给多种类型的文学作品颁奖，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 推理判断题。根据第三段最后两句“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.”(对于1月1日至6月14日之间出版的图书，请在6月15日前提交4本该书、一份作者简介和一张照片，并缴纳50美元的报名费。下半年出版图书的截止日期是10月1日。)以及第四段第四句“All pieces of works taking part in competition must be books of fiction published during the current year.”(参赛作品必须为当年出版的小说作品。)可知，两个奖项的共同点是他们的作品都已经出版了。故选D。
【词汇积累】 ①annually adv. 每年；一年一次 ②publish vt. 出版；发表；公布 ③take part in 参加；参与 ④competition n. 竞争
【难句分析】 原文：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. 位于马里兰州切斯特敦的华盛顿学院提供为期9个月的美国经历研究奖学金，每年授予一篇论述美国革命历史或遗产以及美国建国理念的论文的作者。(第一段第一句)
分析：本句为主从复合句。that引导定语从句，修饰先行词an essay；句中的working on ... 为现在分词短语作后置定语，修饰名词 winner。
