1 . 4 Art/Design Competitions for High Schoolers
Ready to sign up for a competition? Here are 4 that can help you stand out.
Congressional Art Competition
Are you skilled in the visual arts? If so, consider applying to the Congressional Art Competition. Designed to acknowledge and celebrate talented young artists, this contest is open to high school students around the country. As a bonus, winners get to see their pieces displayed in the U.S. Capitolf or a full year.
National Geographic Student Photo Competition
High school students who are always snapping photos for their Instagram may be interested in the National Geographic Student Photo Competition. To participate, submit a digital photo that showcases your love of exploration and adventure, along with a 100-word description. The grand prize winner will receive a free National Geographic Student Expeditions photography trip.
NSHSS Visual Arts Competition
This visual arts competition supports artists with various mediums, including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and mixed media. To apply, submit a JPEG of your work, with a minimum300 dpi. Finalists will be required to submit physical copies of their work. The first-place winner receives $1,000,while second- and third-place winners earn $500 and $250,respectively.
River of Words Contest
Is the written word your preferred method of expression? Sponsored by the Center for Environmental Literacy ,the River of Words Contest invites students to submit one or more original poems. The competition aims to promote literacy and environmental awareness.
1. Why is the Congressional Art Competition held?| A．To help students know about the visual arts. |
| B．To popularize winners’ entries. |
| C．To help winners earn a bonus. |
| D．To recognize gifted young artists. |
| A．No less than $1,750. | B．No more than $1,000. |
| C．Nothing but a free trip. | D．At most a camera. |
| A．A piece of mixed-media visual art. | B．A 100-word English story. |
| C．A JPEG of physical photo. | D．At least an original poem. |
2 . Starting high school means many changes in your life.Most teenagers look forward to the first day of high school.
Learn all you can about your first day before the first day.Take part in some activities that are held at the school for new students to know the school better.
Keep up with your high school workload ( 工 作 量 ). If you find you're not doing well in a subject,make use of after-school study groups or ask your teacher to help you with your schoolwork.
There're more after-school activities in high school than in middle school,such as clubs,music and theater groups，student government，and sports teams.Make friends and be seen at such school activities.Join a club or other organizations to meet people and develop friendships.Ask someone in the school office about opportunities to take part in school activities if you don't know how.This is a good time to do what you like doing and an opportunity to try new things.
Since you'll attend more activities in high school than in middle school, you'll have to learn how to manage your time.
| A．Consider private tutoring(辅导) to get you through a difficult time. |
| B．Who said school has to be all work and no play? |
| C．If parents are invited to these activities, take yours with you. |
| D．We should give it up if it is not important. |
| E．Get the things you will need for class. |
| F．However, they still feel a little bit nervous. |
| G．Why do we need to learn how to manage time? |
