Welcome to the 2022 Kids News Short Story Competition, supported by HarperCollins. The competition is open to all Australian students from Kindergarten to Year 9.
The competition has four age groups: Kindergarten to Year 2; Years 3-4; Years 5-6 and Years 7-9. A group of judges, led by award-winning author Jackie French, will choose the winning entries, with the first prize in each age group being 10 copies of their short story published in a printed book with a personally designed cover, plus an iPad and a HarperCollins book pack. There are also prizes for one runner-up (亚军) and three highly commended (被赞扬的) entries in each age group.
Teachers can submit their students’ entries using the online entry form. A consent form (知情同意书), signed by the student’s parent or guardian, must be attached to the entry form and can be found online.
Entries can be submitted from August 16 until September 17, 2022.
To enter:
1. Write a short story on any topic of your choice:
(a) For entrants in school years 5-9: Your short story must be between 500 and 1,000 words.
(b) For entrants in school years K-4: Your short story must be between 250 and 750 words.
2. Parent or guardian to complete the consent form;
3. Classroom teacher to submit your short story and Permission to Publish and Consent Form via the online form on www.kidsnews.com.au;
4. Only one entry per person.
If you do not provide us with the information we have requested from you, we may not be able to provide you with the goods and services you require.
1. What can we learn about this competition?| A．It involves eight prizes. | B．It is run by a famous author. |
| C．It consists of four age groups. | D．It aims to discover kid reporters. |
| A．250. | B．500. | C．750. | D．1,000. |
| A．You can send in two entries. |
| B．You should sign your entries personally. |
| C．You should provide your parents’ personal information. |
| D．You should have your entry submitted by your teacher. |
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【推荐1】Summer Vacation Fun 2020
The summer holidays are upon us again. Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough!
Peterborough Museum
The Age of the Dinosaurs’ is the museum’s main attraction this summer. Get up close to prehistoric creatures via some great hands-on exhibits! Watch out for monsters lurking around every ember! The museum is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Saturday, and from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sundays in August.
Call 01733 864663 for details.
Saxon Youth Club
School holiday fun: Young people aged 13-19 will be able to produce their own music, compete in sports activities, or try their hand at cooking at Saxon Youth Club, Saxon Community Centre, Norman Road. Peterborough every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 pm. PLUS an aero ball tournament will take place on Thursday 12th August between 3:30pm and 6:30pm.
Call 01 353 720274 for details.
Houghton Mill
Alice through the Looking Class—a new production of the family favorite on Monday 30th. August. Bring rugs or chairs to sit on and a picnic if you wish to eat during the play. Gates open 5:30 pm, performance 6:30 pm--8:30 pm. Tea room will be open until end of the interval. Adult £ 10. Child £7. Family £20.
Booking advisable on 0845 4505157.
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Farmland Gaines: From Wellie Wanging to Pretend Ploughing matches, come and join the Farmland Team. Collect your sporting stickers and create a colorful rosette that is it for a winner! No need to book, just turn up between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Thursday 19th August. Suitable for children aged four and above. Each child should be accompanied by an adult and all activities are included in the normal admission price. Tickets Cost £ 7 per child.
For further information, call 01223 810080.
1. If you are interested in cooking, you can go to _________.| A．Peterborough Museum | B．Houghton Mill |
| C．Farmland Museum | D．Saxon Youth Club |
| A．£7 | B．£17 | C．£20 | D．£27 |
| A．Watching a new play. | B．Playing farmland games. |
| C．Competing in sports activities. | D．Visiting the dinosaur exhibition. |
【推荐2】If you’re living in or visiting New York, take a few hours to visit one of these places to ice skate during your time in New York City.
Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park
The free rink in Manhattan’s Bryant Park first opened in 2005 At 17,000 square feet, it is about half the size of the Wollman Rink in Central Park and twice as big as the rink at Rockefeller Center.
As Manhattan’s only free skating rink, and centrally located at that, it tends to be mobbed(闱聚) with waits up to 2 hours on weekend days.
Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers
Manhattan’s only year-round skating rink is a delight that’s been around since 1965 It’s large, indoors, and has few lines, and courteous staff It’s also, amazingly, open 24 hours a day In the winter it sometimes gets so cold that the ice cracks, but at least they fix it!
Prices for skating admission is $11. and skate rental $6.
Riverbank Stile Park Ice Skating Rink
This sizeable outdoor rink is open to the public Friday through Sunday, and has a root to prevent December snows and April rain .And since Riverbank Stale Park overlooks the Hudson, you'll have nice views of the river and the George Washington Bridge as a backdrop .
Admission is S5 for adults, children S3 Skate rental is $6 The Ice Kink at Rockefeller Center Ice skating at Rockefeller Center is a truly unique New York holiday staple(重要内容). It is the most sumptuous(豪华的)getting for skating Since opening on Christmas Day back in 1936. this skating rink has been an institution at the Rockefeller.
Admission is $25—$32 for adults, children up to 12 years S15, skate retual $12.
1. What can be known about the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park？| A．It is the first rink opened in Manhattan s Bryant Park . |
| B．It is not popular for its limited space |
| C．Only one can actually get into the rink for free |
| D．It takes much longer to enter the rink to skate on weekends |
| A．It is open all through the year. |
| B．It has the longest history. |
| C．Its ice never cracks. |
| D．It has a roof to prevent snows and rain. |
| A．$40 | B．$64 |
| C．$65 | D．$101 |
【推荐3】Mokpo City is holding the 17th Korea-China-Japan Sport Complex Competition, and looking for 50 interpreters (口译者) for this event. This event will be held from August 23rd to August 29th. Korean, Japanese and Chinese high school students who are under the age of 18 will take part in the competition. Anyone who is interested in the job is welcomed to apply.
Application Period: May 20th - May 29th
Interpreters needed: 20 Chinese interpreters, 20 Japanese interpreters and 10 reserve interpreters
Application Steps
* The 1st step: Look over submitted (递交的) documents
* The 2nd step: Interview
Requirements
* Only Koreans or foreigners who are in Korea can apply.
* Foreigners applying must be fluent in Korean.
How to Apply
* Applicants can submit their application forms by emailing to happy3837@korea.kr, by mail or in person at Mokpo City Hall.
* Reception desk: Office of Korea-China-Japan Junior Competition, Dept. of Sport Industries at Mokpo City Hall
* Send mail to: Yangeulro 271, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do (Postal code: 530-701)
Notice: Applicants who submit their application forms by email have to make sure their e-mails have been received by calling at 061-270-3402, 3682, 8280 (Person in charge: Kim, Ju-yeong).
Required Documents
* One copy of the application form (The official form is attached.)
* One copy of the certificate of language qualification (语言资格证书)
Schedule of Interview and Announcement
* Interview: Thursday, June 4th, 10: 00 am
* Final announcement: Wednesday, June 10th at http://www.mokpo.go.kr/
Working Conditions
* Uniform, accommodations and meals will be provided.
* 80,000 WON per day will be paid.
* The interpreting certificate of this activity will be given.
For more information, please contact the Dept. of Sport Industries (061-270-3402, 3628, 8280)
1. How long will the event last?| A．Six days. | B．Seven days. |
| C．Nine days. | D．Ten days. |
| A．By waiting for a call from Mokpo City Hall. |
| B．By going to the reception desk in person. |
| C．By sending another email to confirm it. |
| D．By calling Kim, Ju-yeong, the person in charge. |
| A．On June 10th. | B．On May 29th. |
| C．On June 4th. | D．On August 29th. |
| A．The interpreters are from all over the world. |
| B．The interpreters must be good at Chinese. |
| C．The interpreters must prepare their meals themselves. |
| D．The interpreters can get an interpreting certificate. |
【推荐1】If you’re eager to find a new place to explore, the following science museums and exhibitions will have you covered.
Robot & AI Museum
Seoul, South Korea
This museum is devoted to furthering public knowledge of robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. The museum that houses the robots has a unique design. The circular (圆形的) building looks like a massive spaceship, and each of its four floors provides a variety of science displays and educational programs for visitors.
Grand Egyptian Museum
Cairo, Egypt
2022 marked the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb. Now, thousands of artifacts from the tomb will go on display in the museum. Occupying an area of 120 acres, the Grand Egyptian Museum is the largest archaeological (考古的) museum in the world.
Franklin Institute Science Museum
Philadelphia, America
To design this new two-story gallery devoted to the future of space exploration, exhibit planners met with local students to find out what they wanted to learn. The result is an experience that will showcase the current and future technologies needed to live and work in space.
American Museum of Natural History
New York City, America
This multistory building will add tons of new exhibit space to the over-150-year-old museum. Visitors can explore one of the world’s largest displays of live leaf-cutting ants and come face to face with dozens of butterfly species. Meanwhile, the interconnectedness of life will be on display in the 360-degree “Invisible Worlds” exhibition.
1. What can you do in Robot & AI Museum?| A．Have an interview with astronauts. | B．Enjoy collections of paintings. |
| C．Learn the history of a king’s tomb. | D．See a spaceship-like building. |
| A．It aims to make a circular building. | B．It is based on local students’ needs. |
| C．It features a 360-degree experience. | D．It is a mixture of the ancient and modern. |
| A．Robot & AI Museum. | B．Grand Egyptian Museum. |
| C．American Museum of Natural History. | D．Franklin Institute Science Museum. |
【推荐2】A music column by New Music Friday is from https: //www.npr.org, sharing the best albums released every Friday. Readers can enjoy and download the album’s title track online. The column is well enjoyed by the music explorers. Here are some recent hits.
The best releases out Sept. 30
By Stephen Thompson, Keanna Faircloth, Bob Boilen, Tarik Moody
It’s been five years since Björk last released an album, but now the Icelandic icon (偶像) is back with a deeply inventive set called Fossora. Every sound on the record feels as if it’s springing into the mix from a different direction, as her energetic voice shares space with everything from bass clarinets (低音单簧管) to the voices of Björk’s own creation. Fossora was inspired, at least in part, by the death of the singer’s mother, but joy also exists.
The best releases out Sept. 16
By Cyrena Touros, Christina Lee, Tarik Moody, Stephen Thompson
The superstar K-pop girl group BLACKPINK is one of the biggest pop juggernauts in the world, with billions of streams and massive world tours to its name. Born Pink, its second full-length album, promises to further promote BLACKPINK’s domination of the U.S. charts.
The best releases out Sept. 9
By Christina Lee, Ann Powers, Stephen Thompson, Cyrena Touros
Ari Lennox experienced a huge breakthrough with 2019’s much-loved Shea Butter Baby, but her new album age/sex/location promises to be even bigger. She’s been trying many her singles for many months now, and even dropped a five-song EP last Friday, but the album is finally here. It somehow sounds modern even if it recreates the most unforgettable R&B sounds of the’90s and early’00s.
1. Why is Björk’s mother mentioned?| A．She gave Björk an energetic voice. |
| B．She helped Björk to record the new album. |
| C．Her death gave Björk some inventive ideas. |
| D．Her leaving delayed the release of Fossora. |
| A．It is made up of five songs. |
| B．It is adapted from Shea Butter Baby. |
| C．It is intended for single music-lovers. |
| D．It is trying to make another breakthrough. |
| A．Stephen Thompson. | B．Tarik Moody. |
| C．Christina Lee. | D．Ann Powers. |
【推荐3】You’re never too young to make an impact on your community.
Members of Gen Z are exceptionally creative, cause-oriented, and hyper-aware of the world around them, making them perfectly ready to help handle the world’s problems through volunteering.
If you want to make a difference in your community, be a part of something bigger than yourself, or just need to earn some required volunteer hours, then this is the place to start. Here are a few organizations of Gen Z with volunteer opportunities for teens!
Habitat for Humanity
Everyone deserves to have a place they call home. By volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, you can play a role in biding up your community. Their Habitat Youth Programs accept volunteers between the ages of 5 and 40 for everything from home construction to affordable housing advocacy.
Meals on Wheels
For those tens who just got their licenses and love any reason to get behind the wheel, here’s a volunteer opportunity that ‘ll make driving worthwhile. Meals on Wheels is on a mission to meet the nutritional and social needs of seniors. 225 million meals have been delivered so far-connect with your local provider to find out how you can get involved.
Key Club
As the oldest service program for high schoolers, the Key Club has quite a history of helping tens get involved in volunteering. Because clubs are student-led, you get a direct say in the kinds of service projects you want to do. Chances are, there’s already a chapter in your school, but if not, you can try taking the lead in one.
Best Buddies
Volunteer with Best Buddies to help end the social, physical, and economic isolation of 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and you’ll make some new pals in the process! Join a school chapter (or start your own) to use friendship as a tool for inclusivity in your community.
And don’t worry. Even if you can’t volunteer physically, there are also tons of online volunteer Opportunities available! Find out more about joining a worthwhile volunteer organizations at www. Gen Z.org.
1. If you want to help people with disabilities, you can join ____________| A．Habitat for Humanity | B．Meals on Wheels |
| C．Key Club | D．Best Buddies |
| A．send meals to the elderly | B．make nutritional meals |
| C．drive the seniors around | D．teach the seniors to drive |
| A．get more people to volunteer | B．teach teens to he more creative |
| C．promote awareness of world affairs | D．instruct teens to earn volunteer hours |
