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Earth Day Photo Contest

A picture is worth a thousand words! Enter the TFK photo contest and show us: Why is Earth Day important to our planet?

To enter the contest online, visit timeforkids. com and get details below.

TIME

●The contest begins on January 9,2017.

●The contest ends on April 20,2017.

INSTRUCTIONS

●An original and previously unpublished photograph that answers the Earth Day question “Why is Earth Day important to our planet?” and that was photographed by the entrant (参赛者) between June 1,2016, and April 20,2017.

●A brief description describing the picture: what is happening, where the photo was taken, the date the photo was taken and why the entrant chose to enter this image.

●Entrant’s first name only; entrant’s e-mail address; and parent’s, teacher’s or guardian’s e-mail address. Limit one work per person. Sponsors are not responsible for lost, late, or incomplete entries, or entries not received for any reason. Works belong to sponsors, and none will be acknowledged (承认) or returned.

●By entering, the entrant ensures that the work is first made and has not been published in any medium or won an award.

ELIGIBILITY

Open to the elementary school students at age 8-13 at the time of entry in the USA.

WINNERS’ LIST AND PRIZES

Judges will select 10 semifinalists (半决赛选手) from whom one grand prize winner and nine finalists will be chosen. The grand prize winner will receive a digital camera — approximate retail (零售) value: $300. The photograph entry of the grand prize winner will be published in the April 22 Earth Day issue of TIME For Kids. The photograph entries of all semifinalists will be published in the gallery of timeforkids. com. Winners will be informed by e-mail, and must respond within five days.

【小题1】What should an entrant who wants to participate in the photo contest do?
A.He or she should send an original photo after the Earth Day.
B.He or she should present a related description of the photo entry.
C.He or she should inform the sponsors of his or her delayed e-mail.
D.He or she should offer his or her e-mail address and family name.
【小题2】Who can enter the photo contest?
A. A college student in the USA.
A.A teacher of an elementary school in New York.
B.A 10-year-old elementary school student in California.
C.An American professional photographer.
【小题3】What do we know about the photograph entry of the grand prize winner?
A.It will be published in a magazine and a gallery.
B.It will amount to approximately $300.
C.It will be selected from nine finalists’ entries.
D.It will be acknowledged and returned afterwards.
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$ 260/night;bbonline.com

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Jules' Undersea Lodge, Key Largo, Florida.

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$ 400/night;  jul. com

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$ 129/night; queenmary.com

【小题1】If you want to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the La Plata River, you may choose ____________.
A.the WinvianB.the Queen Mary
C.Jules'  Undersea LodgeD.Kokopelli's Cave Bed & Breakfast
【小题2】The hotel under the water receives praise from.
A.CNN TravelB.Lonely Planet
C.the Travel ChannelD.Conde Nast Traveler
【小题3】What can you experience in the Winvian?
A.The pleasure of living in the country.
B.The beautiful mountain sights.
C.The excitement of diving.
D.The amazing sunset on a ship.
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A.Literature.B.History.
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【小题1】All the four extreme sports are mainly intended to test one’s _____.
A.heart beatB.physical health
C.potential strengthD.courage
【小题2】The underlined word in the second paragraph “it” refers to _____.
A.the kiteB.kite surfing
C.kite flyingD.the art of kites
【小题3】Which of the following sports can be the most risky?
A.Kite surfing.B.Coasteering.
C.Sky diving. D.Mountain biking.
【小题4】We can infer from the passage that _______.
A.kites were the main means of transport in China
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C.parachuting is the least popular sports at present
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Churchill by Roy Jenkins (2001)

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【小题1】Which of the following leaders may have the largest number of books written about him or her?
A.Roy Jenkins.B.Churchill.
C.Margaret Thatcher.D.Tony Blair.
【小题2】Which writer was once a politician?
A.Alastair Campbell.B.Charles Moore.
C.John Campbell.D.Roy Jenkins.
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A.To introduce some histories of countries.
B.To recommend some books on leaders.
C.To tell some mysteries about historians.
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Dare to Take the Curiosity Challenge!
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【小题2】When will the prize-giving ceremony be held?
A.On February 8th.B.On March 10th.
C.On March 15thD.On April 21st.
【小题3】What type of writing is this text?
A.An exhibition guide.B.An art show review.
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