Artwork Contest-Create a Character!
Are you an artist? Do you love testing your creative abilities? This may be the perfect contest for you! For this contest,we want you to create your own character. You must create a backstory for the character and give it a name make sure to leave these in the author’s notes section of your submission!
Your character must be completely original. Any character that is not created from your own idea and work will not be considered for the contest.
Rules:
·You must be a teen (aged 13-19) with a Teen Ink account to enter.
·No inappropriate content.
·Submissions must relate to the topic (Create a Character).
Guidelines and Details:
·All art mediums are accepted.
·There is no limit to the number of pieces you can submit.
·Give your character a name and backstory. Leave these in the “Author’s Comments”section of your submission.
How to Submit:
·Submit entries through our website. All entries submitted to Teen Ink are automatically considered for the contest. See our submission guidelines for more information. ·Include the words“Character Contest“ in your submission’s title.
·Submit your reviews to the “Artwork” category on our site. Select the art type that is relevant to what you are submitting.
Prizes:
·Honorable mentions will have their characters published in our magazine.
·The overall winner will receive a $ 200 Amazon gift card.
1. What is the requirement for your submission?| A．It must be original work. | B．It must be about your own life. |
| C．It must include a story of yourself. | D．It must include several characters. |
| A．The form of art. | B．The age of a participant. |
| C．The number of pieces submitted. | D．The name given to your character. |
| A．It’s a magazine. | B．It’s an art club. |
| C．It’s an art school. | D．It’s a student organization. |
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【推荐1】The Beauties of the Stone Age
I have just come home after viewing some amazing works of art that were recently discovered in Church Hole Gave in Nottinghamshire. They are not drawings but etchings—shapes cut into the rock—and they describe different kinds of wild animals.
First of all, the number is great: there are 90 in all. Moreover, 58 of them are on the ceiling (天花板). This is quite unusual in cave art, according to Dr. Wilbur Samson of Central Midlands University. “Wall pictures are the usual way,” he says. “The Church Hole etchings are an artistic achievement. It was thought that ice-age hunters in this country were separated from those in central areas of Europe, but the Church Hole etchings proved that they were actually part of a way of living, thinking and seeing the world that had spread right across Europe.”
News of such exciting discoveries spreads quickly, and thanks to the Internet and mobile phones, a great many people have known about this discovery. However, an examination of the etchings last year failed to show the presence of them. The reason lay in the expectations of the researchers. They looked for the usual type of cave drawings, which show up best under direct light. So they used powerful torches (火炬), shining them straight onto the rock face. However, the Church Hole etchings are not drawings on the rocks, like the other cave ones. They are modifications of the rock itself and can’t be easily made out. They show up best when seen from a certain direction in the natural light of early morning.
Dr. Samson feels that the lighting factor provides important information about the function of these works of art. I think the artists knew very well that the etchings would hardly be seen except early in the morning. We can decide that the cave was used for important events like animal worship (祭拜), and that they were conducted just after dawn, as the beginning of the day’s hunting.
To which I can only add that I feel very lucky to have been able to view Church Hole. It is a site of great importance culturally and is part of the traditional values, not only of this country, but the world as a whole.
1. What is the significance of the etchings in Church Hole Cave?| A．They show the existence of an ice-age culture. |
| B．They describe a more advanced life of Europeans. |
| C．They prove that ancient people hunted in large areas. |
| D．They indicate that fewer people settled in central Europe. |
| A．the methods taken to protect the etchings are useless |
| B．the etchings are various from the usual cave paintings |
| C．the discovery of the etchings should not be made public |
| D．many people visited the cave within hours of its discovery |
| A．Small changes. | B．Free gifts. | C．Good examples. | D．Different areas. |
| A．The search took place at the wrong place of the cave. |
| B．The artists never planned to let the etchings seen by others. |
| C．The torches people used in the examination were too bright. |
| D．The etchings were intended to be seen at a certain time of day. |
【推荐2】July Competition - All Better
Cough drops and soup can help you feel better when you’ve caught a cold. So can comfortable blanket, a good book, or just the right game to take your attention away from cough. For this month’s competition, draw a picture of something that helps you feel better when you’re a bit under the weather. The winning entries (参赛作品) will be published in an upcoming issue (期刊) of Ask.
Competition Rules:
1.Your competition entry must be your very own work. Ideas and words should not be copied.
2. Be sure to include your name, age and address on your entry.
3. Only one entry per person, please.
4. If you want your work returned, enclose (附上) a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
5.Your entry must be signed or emailed by a parent or legal guardian (法定监护人), saying it’s your own work and that no one helped you, and that Ask has permission (准许) to publish it in print and online.
6.For informatized. com. on the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, see the Privacy Policy page at cricketmedia.com.
7.Email a photo or scan (扫描) of your artwork to: ask @ cricketmedia.com, or mail to: Ask, 1 East Erie Street, Suite 525, PMB4 136. Chicago. IL 6061 1 Entries must be postmarked(盖邮戳) or emailed by July 30, 2022.
8. We will publish the winning entries in an upcoming issue of Ask.
1. What are the participants required to draw?| A．A cover for a book that they like best. |
| B．A game that they play to pass the time. |
| C．A thing they will do to deal with extreme weather. |
| D．A thing that can take their mind off their illnesses. |
| A．Visiting the website of cricketmedia.com. |
| B．Replacing his original work with a copy of it. |
| C．Including his parents’ names and address on it. |
| D．Attaching a self- addressed stamped envelope to it. |
| A．Posting your entry on July 29, 2022. |
| B．Sending a scanned copy of your entry. |
| C．Finishing the entry with the help of a parent. |
| D．Including the participant’s name on the entry. |
【推荐3】SANAA—Yemeni artist Rawya Ahmed opened her first personal exhibition in the Houthi—controlled Yemeni capital, Sanaa. Instead of visualizing the pains of war and destruction, the artist’s paintings offer a rare peaceful beauty, which she hopes will ease the suffering of the people who have been caught up in the bloody war.
“For me, it was a discharge of negative energy that I have got during the war. I used to feel annoyed but didn’t know how to get rid of the pressures. Luckily, I finally found that I could seek shelter in the beautiful things.” Ahmed says.
Ahmed’s exhibition is rare in Yemen since the war erupted in 2014. For most Yemenis, the most urgent problems are escaping the next air attack or finding the next meal for their families. But some artists, like Ahmed, are now trying to put the country in a positive light through their brushes and colors, and to find an escape for the people and themselves to momentarily forget the sounds of explosions and air attack.
In Ahmed’s paintings, she has tried to change the misery on people’s faces by using delightful colors.
“In the exhibition, we have special sections on paintings of famous people in the country, such as the Yemeni writer and poet Abdullah AIBaradouni, and the singer Abu Bakr Salem,” Ahmed says, adding that the artistic portraits of familiar faces can offer people a reminder of the time before the war erupted.
Many visitors who came to the exhibition believed it could relieve the despair inside the hearts.
Samah A-Wajih, one of the visitors who attended the exhibition, expressed her gladness about the paintings and wished all the world to see that there is still beauty, despite the destruction in the country.
“This certainly calls on the world that there are hope and life inside this war stricken country.” AI-Wajih says.
Abdul Wasea Al-Ahnoumi, an organizer of the exhibition, says, “Young men and women are looking, through their paintings, for love, peace and safety away from the war. In these drawings, you can feel the touches of a person who wants peace and a good life far off the crazy war that destroyed souls.”
1. Which of the following may best describe Ahmed’s first personal exhibition?| A．Informative. | B．Comforting | C．Disgusting. | D．Entertaining. |
| A．To indicate that celebrities are willing to donate money to charities. |
| B．To reveal that some successful people are no exception in the war. |
| C．To show that their portraits can bring back memories of the past. |
| D．To prove that famous people are more sensitive to the war than others. |
| A．It plays an important role in ending the sufferings of them. |
| B．It enables them to detect love, peace and safety in their mind. |
| C．It makes them feel that beauty exists’ where there is no destruction. |
| D．It helps them forget the sounds of explosions and air attack forever. |
| A．Paintings Can Remove the Despair in Us: | B．The Crazy War Has Ruined Many Souls. |
| C．Peace And Art Are Both Worth Protecting. | D．Artist Offers Hope in War-stricken Country. |
【推荐1】The Big Debate
Are road tests necessary for teen drivers?
Some say new drivers should be able to get a license without taking a road test.
| What you need to know ● The minimum age to get a driver’s license in most states is 16. Teens must complete a driver’s education course, pass a written test, and take a road test. ● Since the pandemic, Wisconsin has waived (放弃) road tests for drivers ages 16 and 17. The state is considering making this change permanent. Iowa and Nebraska have similar waivers. ● Studies show that teens ages 16-19 are at the highest risk of any age group to be in a motor vehicle crash. | |
| Yes - of course teen drivers need a test Even after taking a driving course and practicing for hours, teens do not have enough real-world experience to start driving on their own. It’s important to test a teen’s knowledge of the rules of the road—and not just with a written test. Plus, a road test ensures that every driver who passes has a certain level of knowledge. Nothing can substitute for a road test. | No - it’s not necessary for safe driving After 50 hours of supervised driving plus a driver’s education course, teens are more than prepared to get a license. And think of the time that will be saved. It lets busy motor vehicle departments complete work that piled up during the pandemic. Experts agree that practice is the best way to reduce car accidents. Skipping the road test and letting teens drive earlier gives them time to get better. |
| What do you think? What do you think? Are road tests necessary for teen drivers? Now that you’ve read more of the issue, have a parent or guardian visit the week junior.com/polls with you so you can vote in our debate. Vote YES if you think road tests are necessary for teen drivers or NO if you don’t. We’ll publish the results next week. | |
| A．Being older than 19. | B．Having driving experience. |
| C．Passing required tests. | D．Completing all school courses. |
| A．It gets teens prepared. | B．It reduces car accidents. |
| C．It saves time and effort. | D．It promotes driving education. |
| A．Teens. | B．Parents. | C．Drivers. | D．Experts. |
【推荐2】Below you will find a list of streaming services and channels that focus on TV and movies, various sports, documentaries, and more.
Netflix
Cost: $8.99/month for a basic plan that allows a single screen in standard definition (清晰度); $ 12.99/month for a standard plan that allows two screens at once and HD streaming.
Watch it on: Android mobile devices and tablets; Windows phones; Amazon Fire TV devices; Apple TV.
Notes: Netflix subscribers can download select programming for offline viewing, and the number of devices you can download is equal to the number of screens you can use at one time.
Hulu
Cost: $5.99/month for a basic plan that features limited commercial: $11.99/ month for an ad-free plan.
Watch it on: Android mobile devices and tablets Nintendo Switch; PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4.
Notes: Ad free subscribers can download programming for offline viewing.
Amazon Prime
Cost: $ 12. 99/month; $ 6.49/month for student membership; $ 119/year for an annual membership; or $ 59/ year for an annual student membership.
Watch it on: iOS mobile devices and tablets; Android mobile devices and tablets; Amazon Fire TV devices.
Notes: An Amazon Prime subscription includes access to all other benefits of Prime membership.
Apple TV+
Cost: $4.99/month after 7-day free trial; free for 1 year with purchase of an Apple device and if redeemed (赎回) within 90 days; free with Apple Music Student Plan.
Watch it on: Android mobile devices and tablets; Amazon Fire TV devices; Apple TV.
Notes: Apple TV+ is available through Apple TV Channels.
1. What device can you use in watching Netflix?| A．Nintendo Switch. | B．Windows phones. |
| C．iOS mobile devices and tablets. | D．PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. |
| A．$4.99/month. | B．$12.99/month. | C．$ 59/year. | D．$119/ year. |
| A．Netflix. | B．Hulu. | C．Amazon Prime. | D．Apple TV+. |
【推荐3】Best Souvenirs in Singapore 2022
If you are into Singapore, its culture and attractions, you can purchase your favorite souvenirs on many online stores now.
Merlion 3D Magnets (磁铁) for Your Refrigerator Door
Best deal: $3.65( off 15% )
These Merlion 3D Magnets are common souvenirs of different designs and colors. Most Singapore themed 3D magnets feature the famous Merlion Statue. So, if you are looking for a simple souvenir that does not cost much and looks nice, this may be the one for you.
AMOCAN White Laksa Cooking Kit
Best deal: $4.80 ( off 20% )
The AMOCAN Singapore White Laksa Cooking Kit is one of the things you need right now if you are highly in love with Singapore local foo. This cooking kit is made for those who want to enjoy a good bowl of Laksa at their own comfortable home.
Singapore My Travel Diary
Best deal: $18.36 ( off 25% )
The Singapore My Travel Diary is a simple, yet effective notebook designed for recording your daily life in Singapore. It is also an ideal gift for your kids and young teens back home due to its cute yet powerful designs in cartoonish form. The designs made by artists are based on the different iconic places and Singapore itself.
Merlion Golf Ball Set
Best deal: $36 ( off 15% )
The Merlion Golf Ball Set is one of the good souvenirs that you can get if you are into sports like golf and want to have a souvenir that is very reminiscent (怀旧) of Singapore but also can remind you of your favorite sports. In the package itself, it comes in 3 pieces of Merlion golf ball that is tightly contained inside a plastic display like transparent case.
1. Which souvenir can be used as a decoration?| A．Merlion 3D Magnets. | B．AMOCAN White Laksa Cooking Kit. |
| C．Singapore My Travel Diary. | D．Merlion Golf Ball Set. |
| A．Writing travel journal. | B．Teaching kids cartoon art. |
| C．Showing the local beauty. | D．Introducing famous artists. |
| A．They are popular with young teens. | B．They are all well-received globally. |
| C．They can be got online at a discount. | D．They can remind you of your hobby. |
