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The 3rd Personal Story Writing Contest (比赛)
Our newspaper is holding the 3rd Personal Story Writing Contest! Here’s what you need to know:
Contest Rules
·This contest is open to students aged from 11 to 19 in middle or high school.
·You can only submit (提交) one story in English of 600 words or fewer.
·Your work should be a powerful and true story about your personal life experience.
·It should not already be submitted to a school newspaper, another contest or anywhere else.
·Keep your target (目标) readers in mind. You’re writing for a family newspaper, so, for example, no rude words, please.
·While many of our contests allow students to work in teams, for this one you must work alone.
How to Submit
·All works must be submitted by email to StoryContest@nytimes.com by Mar. 5, 2022.
Most Asked Questions
·Can I have someone else check my work?
Of course, you are welcome to get advice from our teachers. But the work you submit should be basically your own.
·What’s the prize?
Having your work printed in The New York Times.
·When will we know the winners?
About two months after the contest.
·If my story isn’t a winner, can you tell me why?
We may receive thousands of works for this contest, so I am sorry it’s impossible for our team to write back to each student.
If you still can’t find what you’re looking for, please write to us at Feedback@nytimes.com.
1. You can submit your work if it ________.
A.is 650 wordsB.tells your real experience
C.has impolite wordsD.has been in a contest before
2. If you take part in this contest, you can ________.
A.work with your friendsB.get money after you win
C.get a letter from the newspaperD.ask teachers to check your work
3. Students will likely know the winners on ________.
A.Feb. 26, 2022B.Mar. 5, 2022C.Apr. 7, 2022D.May. 7, 2022
4. For more information, you can ________.
A.send a letterB.write an emailC.ask a teacherD.make a phone call
5. This passage is most probably from ________.
A.a guideB.a studentC.a news reporterD.a customer

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