“Write All About It”
Centerville High School Essay（论文）Contest
Rules
1. Students are asked to submit essays of 500 to 700 words of their own work. Any essay containing material plagiarized(剽窃) from another source will be disqualified.
2. Manuscripts should be typed double-spaced, with the student’s name, address, and grade level on a separate sheet of paper.
3. Essays must be turned in by 4:00 p.m. on November 30. They can be brought to Mrs. Elton in Room 104 or to Mr. Markham in the school library.
Essay-Writing Tips
1. Catch your readers’ interest-Your opening should immediately pull your readers into your essay. Asking a question or starting with an anecdote, quotation, or surprising statement are some good ways to do this.
2. Create a picture-Use active words that show your readers what is happening. Instead of telling your readers vaguely that “the room was disordered,” paint a picture using active verbs and lively adjectives.
3. Have a purpose-Well-written essays do more than just describe an incident or express a viewpoint, they also communicate a message.
4.Check for mistakes-Read your paper over to check for mistakes. Ask another student to read your paper and make suggestions. Another pair of eyes will often spot a mistake you’ve overlooked.
5. Format your essay-Neatly type your essay on white paper. Choose an attractive cover for submission. The computer lab will be open after school from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. each day this month so that students can use the computers.
Prizes
Winning essays will be published in the Centerville Times. Everyone who takes part in it will also receive a free pass to enter one school activity this year.
First Prize:      $ 50 savings bond
Second Prize:    Dictionary and reference book
Third Prize:      Pen set and journal

1. 1.

   Which of the following rules is set for the essay contest?

   1. A.
      Students can write something exactly as it is written in other books
   2. B.
      Students’ personal information should be listed on another piece of paper
   3. C.
      Essays must be brought to Mr. Markham in the computer lab on November 30
   4. D.
      The students winning second prize will be awarded a dictionary and a book
2. 2.

   Which of the following writing tips is given in the passage?

   1. A.
      Drawing a picture to go with the essay
   2. B.
      Trying to communicate an important idea to readers
   3. C.
      Asking a teacher to find the mistakes you haven’t found
   4. D.
      Making the essay short enough to hold the readers’ interest
3. 3.

   The article is written to ____

   1. A.
      convince the students of the prizes available
   2. B.
      explain how to write a good essay
   3. C.
      inform the students of the essay contest
   4. D.
      show how to organize an essay contest

Centerviile High School Essay Contest

"Write All About it"

Calling All Aspiring Authors  Centerville High School Essay Contest

<>Rules

1. Students are asked to submit essays of 500 to 700 words of their own work. Any essay containing material plagiarized(剽窃) from another source will be disqualified.

2. Manuscripts should be typed double-spaced, with the student's name, address, and    grade level on a separate sheet of paper.

3. Essays must be turned in by 4:00 p.m. on November 30. They can be brought to Mrs.   Elton in Room 104 or to Mr. Markham in the school library.

<>Essay-Writing Tips

1. Catch your readers' interest--Your opening should immediately pull your readers into your essay.  Asking a question or starting with an anecdote quotation, or surprising statement are some good ways to do this,

2. Create a picture--Use active words that show your readers what is happening. Instead of telling your readers vaguely that “the room was disordered,” paint a picture using active verbs and lively adjectives.

3. Have a purpose--Well-written essays do more than just describe an incident or express a viewpoint, they also communicate a message,

4. Cheek for mistakes--Read your paper over to check for mistakes Ask another student to read your paper and make suggestions, Another pair of eyes will often spot a mistake you've overlooked.

5. Format your essay--Neatly type your essay on white paper, Choose an attractive cover  for submission. The computer lab will be open after school from 3:i5 to 4:45 p.m. each day this month so that students can use the computers,

<>Prizes

 Winning essays will be published in the Centerville Times, Every Contestant(选手) will also receive a free pass to enter one school activity or athletic game this year,

      First Prize:             $150

      Second Prize          Dictionary and thesaurus

      Third Prize            Pen set and journal

    A special thanks to the centerville Writers' Association for the prizes to help encourage our aspiring authors. Good luck to all contestants

       A．the use of quotations and anecdotes in an essay

       B．using active verbs and lively adjectives

       C．how a students should begin an essay

       D．how to submit your essays

2．Information in the passage suggests that _______________.

       A．the essay contest has been carefully planned

       B．the students of the school are all athletic lovers

       C．most essay contestants have published their work previously

       D．Mr. Markham is an English teacher at Centerville High School

3．The prizes section of the poster is included in order to ______________.

       A．show organizations how to donate prizes

       B．inform teachers of the prizes available

       C．persuade students to enter the essay contest

       D．convince students to buy the local newspaper

4．Thanks are given to Centerville Writers Association because it has ____________.

       A．offered to judge the contest

       B．prepared the essay-writing tips

       C．organized the essay contest

       D．donated prizes for the contest

       A．The computer lab usually closes at 4:15 p.m. each day.

       B．Winning essays will be published in the Centerville Times.

       C．Every contestant will benefit from the essay contest.

       D．The essay contest is held annually at Centerville High School.

Centerville High School Essay Contest  “Write All About It”
Calling All Aspiring Authors—Centerville High School Essay Contest
◇Rules
1.Students are asked to present essays of 500 to 700 words of their own work. Any essay containing material plagiarized(剽窃) from another source will be disqualified（取消资格）.
2.Manuscripts should be typed double-spaced，with the student's name，address，and grade level on a separate sheet of paper.
3.Essays must be turned in by 4∶00 p.m. on November 30.They can be brought to Mrs. Elton in Rom 104 or to Mr. Markham in the school library.
◇Essay-Writing Tips
1.Catch your readers' interests—Your opening should immediately pull your readers into your essay. Asking a question or starting with an story，quotation，or surprising statement is a good way to do this.
2.Create a picture—Use active words that show your readers what is happening. Instead of telling your readers vaguely that “the room was disordered”，paint a picture using active verbs and lively adjectives.
3.Have a purpose—Well-written essays do more than just describe an incident or express a viewpoint，and they also communicate a message.
4.Check for mistakes—Read your paper over to check for mistakes. Ask another student to read your paper and make suggestions. Another pair of eyes will often spot a mistake you've overlooked.
5.Format your essay—Neatly type your essay on white paper. Choose an attractive cover for submission. The computer lab will be open after school from 3∶15 to 4∶45 p.m. each day this month so that students can use the computers.
◇Prizes
Winning essays will be published in the Centerville Times. Every contestant(选手)will also receive a free pass to enter one school activity or athletic game this year.
First Prize： $150
Second Prize:    Dictionary and thesaurus
Third Prize:     Pen set and journal
Special thanks to the Centerville Writers' Association for the prizes to help encourage our aspiring authors. Good luck to all contestants.

1. 1.

   The first writing tip given is mostly about________.

   1. A.
      the use of quotations and stories in an essay
   2. B.
      using active verbs and lively adjectives
   3. C.
      how a student should begin an essay
   4. D.
      how to submit your essays
2. 2.

   Information in the passage suggests that________.

   1. A.
      the essay contest has been carefully planned
   2. B.
      the students of the school are all athletic lovers
   3. C.
      most essay contestants have published their work previously
   4. D.
      Mr. Markham is an English teacher at Centerville High School
3. 3.

   The prize section of the poster is included in order to________.

   1. A.
      show organizations how to donate prizes
   2. B.
      inform teachers of the prizes available
   3. C.
      persuade students to enter the essay contest
   4. D.
      convince students to buy the local newspaper
4. 4.

   Thanks are given to the Centerville Writers' Association because it has________.

   1. A.
      offered to judge the contest
   2. B.
      prepared the essay-writing tips
   3. C.
      organized the essay contest
   4. D.
      donated prizes for the contest
5. 5.

   What do we know by inference from the passage?

   1. A.
      The computer lab usually closes at 4∶15 p.m. each day.
   2. B.
      Winning essays will be published in the Centerville Times.
   3. C.
      Every contestant will benefit from the essay contest.
   4. D.
      The essay contest is held annually at Centerville High School.

Centerville High School Essay Contest  “Write All About It”
Calling All Aspiring Authors—Centerville High School Essay Contest
◇Rules
1．Students are asked to present essays of 500 to 700 words of their own work. Any essay containing material plagiarized(剽窃) from another source will be disqualified（取消资格）.
2．Manuscripts should be typed double－spaced，with the student's name，address，and grade level on a separate sheet of paper.
3．Essays must be turned in by 4∶00 p.m. on November 30.They can be brought to Mrs. Elton in Rom 104 or to Mr. Markham in the school library.
◇Essay－Writing Tips
1．Catch your readers' interests—Your opening should immediately pull your readers into your essay. Asking a question or starting with an story，quotation，or surprising statement is a good way to do this.
2．Create a picture—Use active words that show your readers what is happening. Instead of telling your readers vaguely that “the room was disordered”，paint a picture using active verbs and lively adjectives.
3．Have a purpose—Well－written essays do more than just describe an incident or express a viewpoint，and they also communicate a message.
4．Check for mistakes—Read your paper over to check for mistakes. Ask another student to read your paper and make suggestions. Another pair of eyes will often spot a mistake you've overlooked.
5．Format your essay—Neatly type your essay on white paper. Choose an attractive cover for submission. The computer lab will be open after school from 3∶15 to 4∶45 p．m. each day this month so that students can use the computers.
◇Prizes
Winning essays will be published in the Centerville Times. Every contestant(选手)will also receive a free pass to enter one school activity or athletic game this year.
First Prize：　　　$150
Second Prize:    Dictionary and thesaurus
Third Prize:     Pen set and journal
Special thanks to the Centerville Writers' Association for the prizes to help encourage our aspiring authors. Good luck to all contestants.
【小题1】The first writing tip given is mostly about________.