Bridport Prize
The Peggy Chapman-Andrews First Novel AwardThe Novel Award is open to writers aged 16 and over living in Britain and Ireland and British writers living overseas.
IMPORTANT: All entries are judged anonymously(匿名地). Please do not include your personal information in the document or the file name, otherwise it will be disqualified.
General
Entries can be on any subject in any style or form.
Entries must be submitted online or by post. No email submissions.
Entries must be in English.
Do not add cover or title pages.
Do not send illustrated work.
Entries can be withdrawn by logging into your submittable account. Entry fees will not be refunded.
Deadline
The deadline date for entries is 12 midnight (UK time) on 30 July 2023.
Length
8,000 words maximum, 5,000 minimum taken from the opening chapter.
Fees
£24 per novel. There is no limit to the number of novel submissions.
Format
Entries must be typed in Arial 12 pt black font, double-spaced with numbered pages and the novel’s title on every page. Save as a Microsoft Word document(. doc or. docx) or PDF file with the novel title as the file name. Please do not include your name in the file name as this will lead to disqualification. The maximum allowed file size is 2MB. Include the word count for the submission on the top right first page.
Results & Awards
A prize-giving event will be held at Bridport Arts Centre, Dorset for the winner, runner-up and three Highly Commended winners on 22 October 2023. Full results and the Judges’ Report will be published on the website that afternoon.
If you want to learn more about the Novel Award, please contact kate@bridportprize.org.uk.
1. Which of the following will result in disqualification?| A．Writing a novel of 6,000 words. | B．Resubmitting your entry by post. |
| C．Including illustrations in your entry. | D．Forgetting to add the cover page of your entry. |
| A．Name your file with your name. |
| B．Ensure your file size is 2MB at most. |
| C．Add the word count to every page of your entry. |
| D．Include the title of your entry on the top right first page. |
| A．It charges £24 per competitor. |
| B．It demands a specific subject. |
| C．Its winners will be awarded prizes on the website. |
| D．Its Judges’ Report will be available on 22 October 2023. |
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【推荐1】Famous for its sunny beaches and natural wonders, Miyako Island welcomes many visitors during holidays.
Unique beaches
Yonaha Maehama Beach is the most famous beach in Miyako Island, where white sand stretches for seven kilometers. The ocean is colored in emerald blue, attracting visitors with its beauty. Compact Sunayama Beach, known for its arch-shaped rock, is located in a small cove, and is accessed by walking through a narrow tunnel of trees.
Diverse and colorful fish
Snorkeling (潜水)is a must-try in Miyako Island. Dense coral reefs, schools of tropical fish, sea turtles and plenty of space to free dive to depths of 8 to 15 meters close to the shore are standout features. For beginners, Aragusuku and Shigira are a good choice but advanced snorkelers may see Imgyo Marine Garden, Waiwai Beach and Shimojishima as their ultimate spots.
The bridges
Irabu Bridge is the longest toll-free bridge in Japan. It connects Miyako Island and Irabujima, stretching for 3540m, drawing a gentle curve (曲线). The length of the bridge can also be read as “san (3) go (5) no shi (4) ma,” meaning coral island in Japanese. Smaller bridges connect Irabu and Shimoji islands, giving visitors additional beach options. On Shimoji Island, there is a boardwalk around Tooriike, two dramatic marine (海洋的)ponds connected to each other and the sea by an underwater cave system.
For more information, please click here www. travelguide. com.
1. What is special about the Compact Sunayama Beach?| A．Its rock is arch-shaped. |
| B．The white sand stretches long. |
| C．The ocean is colored in emerald blue. |
| D．Its location is in a narrow tunnel of tree. |
| A．Aragusuku. | B．Irabu. | C．Waiwai beach. | D．Shigira. |
| A．It has two marine ponds. | B．It presents a gentle curve. |
| C．It is the longest bridge in Japan. | D．It connects Miyako Island and Shimoji. |
【推荐2】Sejal Mehta’s Top 4 Reads
Sejal Mehta, a journalist and editor, has been making the recommended books accessible for her audiences.
A Walk in the Woods Bill Bryson
Bryson reminds us how vital humour is in non-fiction in this travelogue that takes us through the author’s insightful, educational and consistently funny journey along the Appalachian Trail. Sequences where he reflects on the possibilities of being attacked by bears are laugh-out-loud funny, followed by moments of deep insight about an unfamiliar ecosystem that he ends up feeling a deep closeness with.
Ghachar Ghochar Vivek Shanbhag
Originally written in Kannada, and translated masterfully by Srinath Perur, this story expertly weaves together family life, the ups and downs of wealth, class anxiety and social ambition. The title loosely means something ‘tangled (纠缠) beyond repair’, a nonsense phrase the narrator learns from his wife.
The Extreme Life of The Sea Anthony R. and Stephen Palumbi
A glorious example of science communication about creatures of the deep, the authors take us on a deep dive with beautiful sentences: “The dark unnerves us. Whether it’s in the space below the stairs or beyond the campfire’s edge, people are nervous about surprises that hide unseen. The deepest reaches of the sea are really similar to life on another planet…Crushing pressures, deep cold and everlasting darkness rule the world’s basement.”
On Writing: A Memoir (回忆录) of the Craft Stephen King
While King is known for his horror stories, there are parts of this book-part life navigation and part writing masterclass-that I return to when I find myself stuck, or unable to find my words. These lines and the paragraph that precedes it always hit home: “The writer must have a good imagination to begin with, but the imagination has to be muscular, which means it must be exercised in a disciplined way, day in and day out, by writing, failing, succeeding and revising.”
1. What do A Walk in the Woods and The Extreme Life of The Sea focus on?| A．Science. | B．Humour. | C．Nature. | D．Reflection. |
| A．Srinath Perur. | B．Vivek Shanbhag. | C．Stephen King. | D．Sejal Mehta. |
| A．To instruct. | B．To entertain. | C．To persuade. | D．To advertise. |
【推荐3】City Books
About us
Covering over two floors, City Books has a large range of carefully chosen books, including a great number of books of local interest.
Founded and run by Paul and Inge Sweetman, the shop is on Western Road, in the Brunswick area of Brighton and Hove, right in the centre of the city.
In a competition held in Brighton and Hove, City Books was voted by locals “The Best Shop in Brunswick”. The shop has also been shortlisted twice for the national “Independent Bookshop of the Year Award”.
Events
Our literary (文学的)events provide an opportunity to listen to some great authors. During these relaxed evenings you will have the chance to put questions to the guest and buy signed first editions (版本)at reduced prices.
Ordering
We are happy to order almost any book in print if it is not already available in our shop. You can place orders by telephone, post, email or in person at the bookshop. We can usually make sure books are delivered within 1-3 business days. We will hold the order for you to pick up at the store.
Opening hours
9:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Saturday
11:00 am to 4:30 pm on Sunday
Contact us
City Books
23 Western Road
Hove BN3 1AF
01273 725306
info@city-books. co. uk
Twitter@CityBooksinHove
1. What do we know about City Books?
| A．It lies in a quiet street | B．It is a small bookshop. |
| C．It is popular with the locals. | D．It is run by the city government. |
| A．Join a reading group. | B．Get free signed books. |
| C．Communicate with authors. | D．Enter a literary competition. |
| A．by post | B．in person |
| C．in less than three days | D．during the daytime any day |
【推荐1】There's a lot of good news about Chinese volleyball player Zhu Ting. She was named as the Most Valuable Volleyball Player of the China Volleyball Association for the 2019﹣2020 season. At the same time, readers can find her story in a children's book When I Grow Up—Sports Heroes. A British publishing house published the book. It's about how children become sports superstars. Those superstars include LeBron James and Lionel Messi.
Zhu Ting now plays for the Tianjin Bohai Bank Women's Volleyball Club. Last season, she helped Tianjin win its 12th top league title. She is also the captain, the 1.98-meter-tall girl found it difficult to move quickly because she was so tall. But head coach Lang Ping trained her to jump high and spike the ball, the fighting spirit of the national team has inspired, she became a great spiker.
She used to play volleyball in Turkey. When she arrived there, she couldn't speak English well and needed help. But she kept practicing English after her training. After three months, she could easily talk with her teammates in English.
What makes Zhu Ting successful? Working hard and never giving up are the key to success.
1. Zhu Ting is a ________.| A．movie star | B．bookseller |
| C．volleyball player | D．news reporter |
| A．heroes | B．dancers |
| C．singer | D．children |
| A．hard practice | B．her ability |
| C．good news | D．fighting spirit |
| A．Helpful and strict . | B．Kind and optimistic. |
| C．Hard-working and determined | D．Lucky and friendly. |
【推荐2】The Sony World Photography Awards is the leading competition for photographers. It is made up of the following competitions, that is, Professional, Open, Student and Youth competitions.
For this year’s Youth Competition, we’re asking you to show us Your Everyday. What does your day-to-day life look like? What are the people around you like? What scenes do you see-busy streets or beautiful landscapes? Whatever the style, technique or subject matter, we want to share your unique view of the world!
RULES
·The competition runs from 1 June 2022 to 6 January 2023
·Free to enter and open to photographers under 19
·Photographers can enter up to three photos taken in 2022
·Judges will select a shortlist (决选名单) of up to 10 photographers
·The overall winner on the shortlist will receive Youth Photographer of the Year title
PRIZES
| OVERALL WINNER | SHORTLIST—UP TO 10 | |
| Sony digital imaging equipment | √ | |
| Certificate (证书) | √ | |
| Shown to the global media | √ | √ |
| Inclusion in our exhibition | √ | |
| Promoted on our website | √ | √ |
| Promoted in our online community | √ | √ |
| A．1. | B．2. | C．3. | D．4. |
| A．In 2022. | B．In 2023. |
| C．After 1 June 2022. | D．Before 6 January 2023. |
| A．Sony digital imaging equipment. |
| B．Introduction to the media worldwide. |
| C．Promotion on the organizer’s website. |
| D．Advertisement in the organizer’s online community. |
【推荐3】Discover
Newsmagazine of science devoted to the wonders an stories of modern science, written for the educated general reader. Published by Disney Magazine Publishing Co., Discover tells many of the same stories professionals read in Scientific American. A truly delightful family science magazine, each issue（每期） brings to light new and newsworthy topics to make dinnertime and water-cooler conversations interesting.
Cover Price: $59.88
Price: $19.95（$1.66/issue）
You Save: $39.93（67%）
Issues: 12 issues/12 months
Self
Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc., Self is a handbook devoted to women’s overall physical and mental health. Every issue contains usable articles such as “Style Lab”, in which wearable clothes are mixed and matched on non-models and the “Eat-right Road Map”, with tips on how to eat properly.
Cover Price: $35.86
Price: $15.00（$2.5/issue）
You Save: $20.86（58%）
Issues: 10 issues/12 months
InStyle
InStyle is a guide to the lives and lifestyles of the world’s famous people. The magazine covers the choices people make about their homes, their clothes and their free time activities. With photos and articles, it opens the door to these people’s homes, families, parties and weddings, offering ideas about beauty, fitness and in general, lifestyles. Publisher: The Time Inc. Magazine Company.
Cover Price: $47.88
Price: $23.88（$2.38/issue）
You Save: $24.00（50%）
Issues: 10 issues/12 months
Wired
This magazine is designed for leaders in the field of information engineering including top managers and professionals in the computer, business, design and education industries. Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc., Wired often carries articles on how technology changes people’s lives.
Cover Price: $59.40
Price: $10.00（$1.00/issue）
You save: $49.40（83%）
Issues: 10 issues/12months
1. Which of the following magazines is published monthly?| A．Discover |
| B．Self |
| C．InStyle |
| D．Wired |
| A．Wired and InStyle |
| B．Discover and InStyle |
| C．Self and Discover |
| D．Self and Wired |
| A．InStyle |
| B．Wired |
| C．Discover |
| D．Self |
| A．offer advice to ordinary women on clothes |
| B．show how a woman can become famous |
| C．introduce places with the best food |
| D．discuss ways of training models |
| A．InStyle |
| B．Self |
| C．Wired |
| D．Discover |
【推荐1】If you’re looking for a part-time job, micro jobs can be good choices for you. There’re simple ways for you to make money online. Micro jobs refer to small tasks or short-term jobs you can complete online. Here are a few sites that allow you to do such work.
Voices
If you have a speaking voice that is clear and are interested in voice-overs, you should consider this website. There is no age requirement and you just have to make a brief introduction to yourself and upload a voice sample (样本). You can expect to earn around $100 per job.
CrowdSource
You can get paid to complete many kinds of tasks, including data entry, writing, and translation among others. The pay is at around $10 for each task you complete. If you have a writing task, you can expect to earn anywhere between $0.02 and $0.035 per word. The payment is made via PayPal.
Qmee
You need to install Qmee on your computer or mobile phone before you can make money through it. It will show some advertisements when you are online and you will get paid for each advertisement that shows. Payment is made into PayPal regardless of the amount earned.
Ibotta
You will simply get paid to do something you love—shop. If you are planning to go out shopping, simply have a look at the app, check the rewards for specific products and then head out and make some cash back. If you are a new user you will earn $10 the moment you sign up. Your rewards can be cashed out in the form of gift cards or PayPal.
1. What is a must for working on Voices?| A．Being over 18 years old. |
| B．Having been trained in broadcasting. |
| C．Being experienced in making speeches. |
| D．Showing your voice and personal details. |
| A．By writing on it. |
| B．By viewing advertisements. |
| C．By making comments on it. |
| D．By sharing online games with others. |
| A．People enjoying reading fashion news. |
| B．People hoping to get valuable products |
| C．People loving to spend much time online. |
| D．People wanting to save money while shopping. |
【推荐2】Four Pet-Friendly Hotels
Montage Palmetto Bluff
Location: Bluffton, South Carolina
Price: $150 pet fee, rooms start at $645 a night
In this great riverside hotel, your pet will be treated to a fancy pet bed, toy gifts, and a special menu. For you there’re spa treatments, golf and eight dining experiences. With 20,000 acres (英亩) to explore, you and your dog can spend hours visiting and playing.
Kinship Landing
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Price: $49 per night pet fee, rooms start at $249 a night
Inside this new hotel, you’re greeted with hundreds of green plants, along with an event space that houses nearly a forest. You can also order your dog a bowl made with sweet potatoes and eggs at the hotel’s café, and then head out to travel in the Rocky Mountains.
Inn By The Sea
Location: Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Price: $544 a night in a pet-friendly single-bedroom room, 2-night stay required
In the hotel, book the pet package, and your dog will receive a personalized bed and a toy dog, a bowl, and an evening selection from the pet menu. You will be provided with a list of nearby walking paths and pet-friendly beaches. The hotel also gives a temporary (临时的) home to dogs that are looking for their forever families. 154 have been adopted (领养) by guests.
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel
Location: Sacramento, California
Price: No pet fee; rooms start at $249 a night
There’s no limit on pets you can bring — so pack up your dog and your cat. Awaiting them will be pet beds, food, water bowls and a list of pet-friendly restaurants and parks. When the free nightly wine party begins in the hall, your pet can join you for socializing.
1. Which hotel provides chance to explore the mountains?| A．Kinship Landing. | B．Montage Palmetto Bluff. |
| C．Inn By The Sea. | D．Kimpton Sawyer Hotel. |
| A．Its guests can take pets to the party. | B．Its guests might adopt a pet there. |
| C．It offers spa treatments to its guests. | D．It serves pets sweet potatoes and eggs. |
| A．To Bluffton, South Carolina. | B．To Sacramento, California. |
| C．To Cape Elizabeth, Maine. | D．To Colorado Springs, Colorado. |
Safari shuttle(旅游电车)
While you’re here, take the Safari shuttle for a quick trip from one end of the Zoo to the other.
All day long, seven days a week (from 10 am to 5 pm), the Safari Shuttle picks up passengers, circles the Zoo, and returns to the main flamingo (火烈鸟) exhibit near the front entrance. You can get on and off the shuttle as often as you like.
Food
Safari Café (at the Zoo entrance) offers Starbucks coffee, fresh-baked cookies, and ice cream. Gorilla Grill is the spot for toasted food, kids’ meals, snacks, and ice cream. La Casita serves a variety of Mexican food and refreshments (甜点). Silverback’s Cafe offers sandwiches, salads, bread bowls, cold beer, and refreshments.
Hour
The Zoo is open from 10 am to 5 pm every day of the year except Christmas Day. Special summer long hours are until 6 pm. from July 1 to September 7. Please remember, the Zoo starts putting animals in for the night at 4 pm during regular hours, and at 5 pm. during summer hours.
Admission Prices(票价)
Adults (aged 13 and above): $ 9
Seniors (aged 62 and above): $ 6
Children (aged 2 to 12): $ 4
Children (under 2): free
Items Not Allowed on Zoo Grounds
Alcohol, Glass bottles, Pets, Bicycles, Skateboards, and In-line skate.
If you are planning a picnic while visiting the Zoo, please do not bring any glass items or other things that are easy to break. Also for the safety of the animals, no plastic bags are allowed within the Zoo.
1. Which of the following provides kids’ meals?
| A．Safari Café. | B．Gorilla Grill. |
| C．La Casita. | D．Silverback’s Café. |
| A．11 am. on Christmas Day | B．4:30 pm. on May 5 |
| C．3 pm. on March 5 | D．6 pm. on September 7 |
| A．$18. | B．$26. | C．$22. | D．$17. |
| A．ride a bike through the Zoo |
| B．have a picnic on the Zoo grounds |
| C．take food with plastic bags |
| D．take their pets along |
