To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Reader’s Digest, we’re relaunching our much-loved 100-Word-Story Competition with prizes of up to £1, 000. This is your chance to show the world your story-telling talents. Entries are now open. We are unfortunately only able to consider UK-based entries.
The editorial team will pick a shortlist of three in each category and post them online on June 1st, 2022. You can vote for your favorite, and the one with the most votes will scoop the top prize. Voting will close on June 30th, 2022 and winners will be published in our September issue.
Rules:
Please ensure that submissions are original, not previously published and exactly 100 words long (not including title). Don’t forget to include your full name, address, email and phone number when filling in the form. We may use entries in all print and electronic media.
There are three categories — one for adults and two categories for school students: one for children aged 12-18 and one for children under 12.
In the adult category, the winner will receive £1, 000 and a Serious Readers High Definition Floor or Table Light (value up to £399. 99) and the runner-up will receive £250.
In the 12-18 category, the winner will receive a £200 book voucher (代金券) or an 8GB Kindle Paperwhite and a £100 book voucher for their school, and the runner-up will receive a £100 book voucher.
In the under 12 category, the winner will receive a £100 book voucher or an 8GB Kindle Paperwhite and a £100 book voucher for their school, and the runner-up will receive a £50 book voucher.
Please submit your stories online by 5 pm on May 1st, 2022, or send an entry via post to Reader’s Digest. (From Reader’s Digest published on January 17, 2022)
1. What is this competition about?| A．Word spelling. | B．Book reading. | C．Article editing. | D．Story writing. |
| A．Participants should provide their personal information in detail. |
| B．Entries should be submitted before June 30th, 2022: |
| C．Participants should be subscribers of the magazine in the UK. |
| D．Entries should be 100 words including the title. |
| A．A £200 book voucher. | B．A £50 book voucher. |
| C．A Kindle Paperwhite. | D．A Table Light. |
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To pick the strawberries, you need to make are reservation(预约)on our website. Reservations are open from 13:00 to 20: 00 the day before the picking.| A．10: 00 on August 6th | B．10: 00 on August 7th |
| C．14: 00 on August 6th | D．14: 00 on August 7th |
| A．to cut down the cost | B．to protect the environment |
| C．to keep customers safe | D．to carry more strawberries |
| A．plant some strawberries | B．run along the rows |
| C．stay close to their parents | D．look after their pets |
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The staff, parents and children enrolled (招收) at This Is the Way Learning Center are one big family. We take the health and safety of our family very seriously. This Is the Way Learning Center is committed to maintaining a safe environment for your children. We are following all safety rules. Should you have any questions regarding the processes in place please call our center. We will be happy to answer your questions.
This Is the Way Learning Center cares for and educates children aged 6 weeks and up. We are enrolling for all programs (Preschool and Nursery School) in addition to basic childcare. There will be no enrollment fees and registration fees. We are devoted to the future of your child and creating a lifetime love of learning at every age and stage. What can be more precious or important than the early developmental and learning years of our children?
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Hours:
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Ages:
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1. What is This Is the Way Learning Center?| A．It’s a big family. | B．It’s a training center. |
| C．It’s a safety center. | D．It’s a local program. |
| A．Everyone enrolled at it. | B．Age-appropriate coaches. |
| C．Computer education teachers. | D．Trained and experienced teachers. |
| A．Parents. | B．Visitors. | C．Students. | D．Professors. |
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Australia
If you seek a life on the beach，in a great climate with friendly people，Australia might be your best bet. With thousands of volunteers already signing up to leave for Australia during the holidays，it will be a very popular option.
Brazil
This vast country has some great opportunities on offer and is especially popular this year. A lot of volunteer work is available in Brazil centers on conservation and ecological projects. With the world's largest rainforest in Brazil，of which huge part is in danger，there are lots of different jobs you can do.
Kenya
Kenya is the destination for those seeking an African experience. Generally volunteers in Kenya work in orphanages (孤儿院) or with local children living in slums. There is a great demand for volunteers in Africa because many people live in poverty，so if you truly feel like making a difference to a community，Kenya should be at the top of your list.
Costa Rica
Golden sandy beaches，clear coastlines and beautiful cities are what Costa Rica is all about. Because of its small size，you can see a lot of the country in just a short time. You can really make the most of your time as a volunteer. A lot of work is needed with wildlife and ecological work，so if you want to look after turtles on the beach，Costa Rica could be just the place for you.
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| A．take care of trees in the forests | B．surf with children in the water |
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Color carnations(康乃馨).
Fill a glass with water and color the water. Add a white carnation stalk(茎) and watch the plant become colorful as it “drinks” the colored water. This is a great, short experiment to show how plants absorb water.
Plant root vegetables.
Find out how root vegetables form underground by planting root vegetables in a clear container. First, fill the bottom of the container with small stones. Next, add potting soil and plant root vegetable seeds, trying carrots or onions, evenly. Keep the soil wet and enjoy watching the root form. Best of all, when the vegetable is done growing, you can eat it!
Study speedy sunflowers.
Sunflower seeds sprout(发芽) and grow quickly, making this the perfect flower for impatient children. These seeds can be started just about anywhere, even in a paper coffee cup or yogurt container. Kids love seeing the plant push its way out of the soil, wearing the seed’s outer part like a hat! Move your plant to a flower pot after it sprouts to observe the flower as it forms.
Make a grass basket.
Grass is another seed that grows quickly, Make a living basket by lining a basket with plastic and filling it with potting soil, Put grass seeds on top and water them lightly every day.
Growing plants is a great way to bring some learning — and a little sunshine — to your daily life. Try any of these inexpensive garden experiments for a fun project this spring.
1. Which garden experiment will you choose to see how plants take in water?| A．Color carnations. |
| B．Make a grass basket. |
| C．Plant root vegetables. |
| D．Study speedy sunflowers. |
| A．It has strict requirements for temperature. |
| B．It offers you the tasty fruits of your labor. |
| C．It is perfect for impatient kids. |
| D．It is convenient to carry on. |
| A．They both need little water. |
| B．They both like shade. |
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| A．To motivate visitors to volunteer. |
| B．To encourage people to adopt a pet. |
| C．To attract people to the reopened attraction. |
| D．To display the attraction’s Guinness World Record. |
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