阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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There are many scholarships rewarding particular talents, so just find the right one that works for you.
■Spirit of Giving Scholarship
Deadline: July 31, 2021
Award Amount: $1,000
Overview: It is available to high school seniors and current college students. You must submit an essay of between 500 and 750 words on one of the following three topics: How have you advanced the spirit of giving? How has the spirit of giving affected you personally? How will your present education allow you to be of service to others?
■Ocean Awareness Contest
Deadline: June 15, 2021
Award Amount: Up to $1,500
Overview: It is open to students between the ages of 11 and 18. Students are invited to learn about the climate crisis and its impact on oceans, discover solutions and create work that explores hope in action. Submissions are accepted in visual art, film, music, or poetry.
■Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Deadline: September 19, 2021
Award Amount: $25,000
Overview: Essay contest on Ayn Rand’s novel, Atlas Shrugged. There are 59 prizes, and first prize is $25,000! To enter, submit an 800 to 1,600-word essay on one of the specific topics about the novel, which can be viewed on the scholarship provider’s website.
■Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
Deadline: October 31, 2021
Award Amount: $20,000
Overview: It is a scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors, who are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. Applicants must be expecting completion of a high school diploma at the time of application and planning to pursue a degree at a post-secondary institution.
1. What is required to win Spirit of Giving Scholarship?
A. Students aged from 11 to 18. B. The capacity to lead and serve.
C. Submitting an essay. D. Applying for it before October 31, 2021.
2. Which scholarship is suitable for Jackson who likes reading and writing?
A. Spirit of Giving Scholarship. B. Ocean Awareness Contest.
C. Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest. D. Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship.
3. Who are Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship designed for?
A. Those studying in college. B. Those to graduate from high school.
C. Those with a high school diploma. D. Those in post-secondary institutions.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. B
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了为具有特殊才华的学生而设立的四个奖学金项目。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Spirit of Giving Scholarship奖学金项目中的You must submit an essay of between 500 and 750 words on one of the following three topics(你必须提交一篇500至750字的短文,题目如下三个)可知,想要获得此项目的奖学金,必须提交关于所提供话题的一篇论文。故选C。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据题干的要求,Jackson喜欢阅读和写作,推断出文中第三个奖学金项目Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest的作文比赛适合Jackson参加。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship奖学金项目中的It is a scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors(这是一项颁发给即将毕业的高中毕业生的奖学金)和Applicants must be expecting completion of a high school diploma at the time of application(申请人在申请时必须即将完成高中文凭)可知,申请者必须是高中的学生,在申请此项目的时候即将从高中毕业。故选B。