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[对应学生用书P481] Ⅰ.阅读理解 A (2022·济南模拟)Writing contests are a great way for high school students to showcase their creative skills. Here are some of the top free writing contests for high school students. Young Lions Fiction Award Award Amount: $10，000 Deadline: Usually in September The Young Lions Fiction Award was established in 2001 by the New York Public Library. Five finalists are recognized, with one taking home the grand prize of $10，000. To qualify, the author must be 25 or younger and submit a novel or a collection of short stories. 53­Word Story Contest Award: Publication in Prime Number Magazine Deadline: 21st of each month Writers are put to the contest which is hosted by Prime Number Magazine and have to respond to a prompt (提示) with a 53­word story. The prompt changes each month, and the responses must be 53 words exactly. Only stories are permitted and only one submission per writer per month is allowed. Signet Essay Contest Award Amount：$1，000 to be used for your higher education Deadline: April 22 If you are a Wuthering Heights fan, then the Signet Essay Contest is the one for you. Five high school juniors or seniors can win an award for their two­ to three­page essays. You must select one of five prompts based on the events and characters in Wuthering Heights. Ocean Awareness Contest Award Amount: Scholarships up to $1，500 Deadline: June 15 The Ocean Awareness Contest aims to recognize writers while raising awareness of the climate crisis. Students can submit visual art, film or music. Each category has specific qualifications, so make sure to check. [解题导语]　本文是一篇应用文。本文介绍了四项能够展示高中生创造力的免费写作比赛。 1．How many people can get the grand prize in the Young Lions Fiction Award? A．One. B．Five. C．Six. D．Ten. 解析　A　细节理解题。根据Young Lions Fiction Award部分中的“Five finalists are recognized，with one taking home the grand prize of $10，000”可知，五名决赛选手被认可，其中一人将获得1万美元的大奖。故A项正确。 2．What is special about the 53­Word Story Contest? A．It is held on the last day of each month. B．The