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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.
2. What does the sponsor of NSHSS Visual Arts Competition provide for the winners?
A. No less than $1,750. B. No more than $1,000.
C. Nothing but a free trip. D. At most a camera.
3 What should be submitted to participate in the River of Words Contest?
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.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了学生可以报名参加的四项艺术节比赛。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Congressional Art Competition中的信息“Designed to acknowledge and celebrate talented young artists（旨在表彰和颂扬有才华的年轻艺术家）”可知，这个竞赛旨在表彰有才华的年轻艺术家。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据NSHSSVisual Arts Competition中的信息“The first-place winner receives $1,000,while second-and third-place winners earn$500 and$250,respectively.（第一名的奖金为1000美元，第二名和第三名的奖金分别为500美元和250美元）”可知，赞助商为一、二、三等奖获奖者分别提供1000美元、500美元以及250美元的奖励。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据River of Words Contest中的信息“the River of Words Contest invites students tosubmit one or more original poems（单词之河大赛邀请学生提交一首或多首原创诗歌）”可知，参赛者需要提交一首或更多的诗歌作品。故选D。
