Nonfiction Contest
Make us laugh, move us to tears ... write a brilliant, memorable nonfiction piece and you may be one of our two monthly winners. The sections include: Nonfiction, Focused/Special Issue, College Essays, Heroes, Pride & Prejudice, Health, Points of View and Sports.
Prizes
Winning articles will be published in Teen Ink magazine, and contest winners will receive a copy of the magazine featuring their work. Plus, they’ll have the opportunity to choose from an exciting selection of Teen Ink products — clothes and other items — available only through Teen Ink.
Guidelines
Teen Ink will only consider original writing by teens. Entries of all kinds are accepted — serious, funny, long or short. We like to read it all!
Submit entries through our website. All nonfiction works submitted to Teen Ink are automatically considered for the monthly contest. See our submission guidelines for more information.
Deadlines
There are no deadlines; entries are accepted throughout the year. Winning nonfiction pieces will be published in Teen Ink magazine and online each month. Keep in mind that if your submission has a seasonal or holiday theme, it’s best to send it early.
Here’s how you can reach us:
Mailing address: Teen Ink, Box 30, Newton, MA 02461
Phone number: (617) 964-6800
Main email address: Editor@TeenInk.com
1.What do we know about the contest?
A.It is held twice a month. B.There will be 12 winners every year.
C.It covers a wide range of topics. D.Winners will receive some prize money.
2.What must we do to take part in the contest?
A.Write an article by ourselves. B.Write a long enough article.
C.Focus on a seasonal or holiday theme. D.Send our work at the beginning of a month.
Early that day, I was so busy caring for our patient’s procedure that needed to be wrapped up. As my day nearly_____________, I was excited to meet my playfellows and_______with them. I was already outside our special area unit in the hospital when a woman suddenly came to me, holding a doctor’s_______with my name on it. My enthusiasm fell___________. But, instead of being cheeky, like others would probably do showing_______or impatience, I showed her a heartfelt smile and_______what was written in the prescription, only to find out it wasn’t hers but her husband’s, and my name on it_______the doctor wanted me to give the proper instruction on how to use the bowel (肠) preparation needed for her husband, who was_______for the examination the following day. I met her husband, who was very ___________and a good listener. We connected instantly with each other,________jokes.
The next time we met was during his colonoscopy (结肠镜检查)________and I assisted him in filling out the papers________by their insurance company. Given final________, they left the hospital. At noon, I was alone cleaning the________when suddenly I heard a knock on the glass door, thinking it might somebody who would like to____________of our services. I casually looked up and I was________because my visitors were the patient and his wife again! I opened the door and asked if they needed more________or perhaps forgot something. To my surprise they gave me a packed________and a bottle of pineapple juice!
Life has many facets. Its bits and pieces________you even in your busy days. It could end up with a________or a free lunch. It’s just a matter of thinking from a different angle.
1.A.approached B.concluded C.occupied D.advanced
2.A.study B.unite C.relax D.associate
3.A.prescription B.reservation C.receipt D.diploma
4.A.eventually B.desperately C.aggressively D.considerably
5.A.improvement B.excitement C.disappointment D.embarrassment
6.A.reviewed B.checked C.described D.retold
7.A.before B.when C.whereas D.because
8.A.prepared B.scheduled C.allocated D.distributed
9.A.stubborn B.rigid C.merciful D.humorous
10.A.exchanging B.applauding C.providing D.exploiting
11.A.appointment B.procedure C.operation D.signature
12.A.needed B.offered C.suggested D.adopted
13.A.instructions B.encouragement C.congratulations D.calculation
14.A.ward B.bedroom C.corridor D.instrument
15.A.remind B.inform C.inquire D.talk
16.A.taken aback B.torn apart C.paid back D.cut in
17.A.cure B.information C.comfort D.treatment
18.A.cake B.flower C.bag D.lunch
19.A.touch B.hurt C.bother D.defend
20.A.consensus B.shock C.complaint D.relief
If we could all learn to ________ a little more, the world would be a much happier place.
A.live and let live B.live from hand to mouth
C.fight fire with fire D.add fuel to the flames
During my first year abroad, I was so busy studying and meeting new people that I did not phone my parents as often as I ________.
A.should B.would C.should have D.would have
After my divorce, Ann was the only one ________ to listen to my problems, and I am forever in her debt.
A.preparing B.prepared C.to prepare D.having prepared
Unlike compulsions and addictions, which are acted out uncontrollably, habits are actions that are repeated regularly and ___________.
A.automatically B.typically C.tentatively D.positively
