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.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.Where does Mr.Smithson live?
A.In a country house. B.In a luxury apartment. C.On the second floor of an apartment building.
2.What was the photographer's project about?
A.Neighbors at home. B.People going to art galleries. C.People watching birds.
3.Why are the residents probably angry?
A.The photos are too private.
B.Their faces can't be seen clearly.
C.They want to earn some money from the photos.
4.What will probably happen to Mr.Smithson?
A.He'll be thrown in jail. B.He won't get in trouble. C.He will have to pay a fine.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where are the speakers probably?
A.In the middle of a city. B.In a boat. C.On a hill.
2.What are the speakers looking at?
A.The ocean. B.The city lights. C.The stars.
3.Why was the man probably surprised?
A.A lot of birds flew around him.
B.He wasn't expecting to see his father.
C.A wild animal was coming toward him.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where did the woman go last week?
A.To a concert. B.To a friend's house. C.To a clothing store with Laura.
2.Why did the woman fall the second time?
A.She tripped on some steps.
B.She looked up at the sky while walking.
C.Her foot got caught by her skirt.
3.How is the woman now?
A.Her nose doesn't hurt. B.Her nose is broken. C.She has a headache.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What does the woman want to do?
A.Rent a house. B.Get a loan. C.Get her credit report.
2.How many years of tax returns does the woman need?
A.5. B.3. C.1.
3.What does the woman probably mean in the end?
A.She has a lot of information in her emails.
B.She can't give the man more information.
C.The man is asking for too much information.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What's special about the people riding bikes?
A.They are all men. B.They have no clothes on. C.They wear the same clothes.
2.Why does the woman want to go somewhere else?
A.She's too cold. B.She hates what she saw. C.She wants to get something to eat.
