阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
POETRY CHALLENGE
Write a poem about how courage,determination,and strength have helped you face challenges in your life.
Prizes
3 Grand Prizes:Trip to Washington,D.C. for each of three winners,a parent and one other person of the winner’s choice.Trip includes round-trip air tickets,hotel stay for two nights,and tours of the National Air and Space Museum and the office of National Geographic World.
6 First Prizes:The book Sky Pioneer:A Photobiography of Amelia Earhart signed by author Corinne Szabo and pilot Linda Finch.
50 Honorable Mentions:Judges will choose up to 50 honorable mention winners,who will each receive a T-shirt in memory of Earhart’s final flight.
Rules
Follow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification.
■Write a poem using 100 words or fewer.Your poem can be any format,any number of lines.
■Write by hand or type on a single sheet of paper.You may use both the front and back of the paper.
■On the same sheet of paper,write or type your name,address,telephone number,and birth date.
■Mail your entry to us by October 31 this year.
21.How many people can each grand prize winner take on the free trip?
A.Two. B.Three.
C.Four. D.Six.
答案:A
解析:细节理解题。由“Prizes”部分第一段中的第一句可知,3名大奖获得者可获得免费到华盛顿的旅行,其中包含获奖者父亲或母亲,另外获奖者可再选一人,即每位大奖获得者可带2人参加免费旅行。故选A项。
22.What will each of the honorable mention winners get?
A.A plane ticket.
B.A book by Corinne Szabo.
C.A special T-shirt.
D.A photo of Amelia Earhart.
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。由“Prizes”部分第三段可知,50名提名奖获得者可得到一件特殊的T恤衫。故选C项。
23.Which of the following will result in disqualification?
A.Typing your poem out.
B.Writing a poem of 120 words.
C.Using both sides of the paper.
D.Mailing your entry on October 30.
答案:B
解析:细节理解题。由“Rules”部分中的“Write a poem using 100 words or fewer.”可知,120词的诗歌不符合要求。故选B项。
