Journalism Fellowships
In this important year for Europe, here is your chance to become one of the finest reporters and launch a career at two of the most globally famous news organizations—The Economist & the Financial Times. Below are the details.
What do the prizes involve and who has the right qualifications?
Two awards are on offer: one, for a British applicant, will consist of a three-month fellowship (职员身份) in continental Europe at The Economist; the other, for an applicant from elsewhere in the European Union, will be in London at the Financial Times also lasting three months. Both winners will also receive £6,000 to cover accommodation and travel. The fellowships are open only to European Union citizens.
Who are the fellowships suited for?
The fellowships are established specially for those ambitious early-career journalists with bold ideas and a lively writing style, each capable of adapting to the excitement and pressures of a modern newsroom. The fellow should have a particular interest and curiosity about European affairs, as the prize aims to help continental writers understand Britain and British writers understand Europe.
What is this year’s subject?
What is Europe’s greatest weakness? Please choose the country, institution, or issue that is of greatest concern.
How to apply?
Please send a submission on the subject above, together with a CV (简历) and covering letter. The submission can be:
an unpublished written article, blog post or data-rich essay of max 850 words
an unpublished 2-minute video
Entries should be sent, by the closing date of May 16th 2018, by e-mail to ncprize@ft.com. Successful applicants will be informed by the end of July 2018.
1.Why is the British winner to be posted at The Economist?
A.For him or her to tour more places.
B.For him or her to know Europe better.
C.To help him or her understand economics.
D.For him or her to become a European Union citizen.
2.Who are the fellowships intended for?
A.College students. B.Amateur writers.
C.New journalists. D.European politicians.
3.Which of the following can be accepted as a proper submission?
A.A published blog post. B.An unpublished 800-word essay.
C.An unpublished photo. D.A 3-minute video.
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1)时间：8am—5 pm；2)集合地点：校门口；交通工具：公交车；3)内容：吃午饭，欣赏风景，照相4)携带物品：雨具，午餐，相机。
注意：1.词数不少于50；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
单句改错
1.He was bring up in New York.
2.It hit him that he had lost his key in the office.
3.The table is such heavy that I can’t move it.
4.Obvious,the students are not interested in the subject.
5.We are looking forward for seeing the film Wonder Woman.
6.It was last year when you taught me how to drive.
7.You can’t take photographs here without permit.
8.It is a strange thing that he could have done such a thing.
9.We will take chance to have the party outdoor.
10.Now you can do some exercise and have fun your kids at the same time.
One day we had a math test. I took a look at the _______ full of what looked like hieroglyphs(象形文字) to me and began to _______ I did the best that I could, and then left my _______ to put my paper on the front desk with a(n) _______.
After I returned to my seat, an idea came to my mind. I _______ the teacher was walking in the _______ of the room with her back turned. I _______ my seat and went back to the pile of test papers already handed _______ I quickly picked up my paper, _______ the paper right below it. When I looked at the ________ paper I had taken, I discovered it belonged to the ________ girl in our class. I quickly copied her answers.
The next day the teacher handed back our papers with them face down. When I ________ my paper over, I was ________ to see an “F” on it. After class I went to the girl whose answers I had ________, “The math test was difficult. I ________ it. I guess we need to study more.” ________ reply was, “Not me, I got every question ________ and got an A.”
The teacher knew. She never blamed me in front of the class ________ allowed me to keep my dignity(尊严). I made a ________ to myself never ever to cheat again and always be ________. I never forgot that teacher who failed me when, really, I had failed myself.
1.A.blackboard B.paper C.book D.picture
2.A.argue B.cry C.worry D.complain
3.A.seat B.classroom C.partner D.teacher
4.A.joy B.idea C.sigh D.problem
5.A.believed B.found C.ignored D.checked
6.A.front B.middle C.outside D.back
7.A.preserved B.found C.left D.took
8.A.out B.in C.over D.on
9.A.copying B.leaving C.remembering D.including
10.A.extra B.new C.clean D.difficult
11.A.tallest B.oldest C.prettiest D.smartest
12.A.got B.turned C.put D.took
13.A.shocked B.angry C.happy D.excited
14.A.examined B.read C.marked D.copied
15.A.knew B.made C.failed D.lost
16.A.Her B.My C.His D.Its
17.A.ready B.good C.right D.done
18.A.or B.except C.but D.unless
19.A.speech B.joke C.wish D.promise
20.A.honest B.friendly C.careful D.hopeful
How to conduct a group discussion
In life, there are times when you’ll be working in a group. If you’re reading this, then probably you’re a group leader and you’ll conduct (主持) a group discussion. Don’t worry.1. Here are the steps in conducting a group discussion.
● At the start of the discussion, present the problem to the group. You must think of the problem before the discussion.2. The problem can be something that prevents a group achieving its goal, or something that asks “how”. Once you have recognized the problem, discuss it with the group and find out solutions to it.
● Once the group understands the problem, it’s time to ask for ideas. As a leader, you should give everyone in the group a chance to share his/her idea.3. Some ideas may be out of this world but it can help the group to make a decision.
● When someone in the group finishes sharing an idea, write it down on a white board.4. It’s not only important for remembering that idea, but it also shows that you value his/her opinion.
●5.In this important stage, you must ask the group to vote for a particular idea and go with it. The idea with the most votes shall be the solution to the problem. But if you feel that it isn’t the solution, think about it carefully and discuss it with the group.
A.Pick out the best idea.
B.Conclude the discussion.
C.Always keep in mind that the majority isn’t always right.
D.You should listen carefully to their words no matter what they say.
E.Handling a group discussion is easy if you know what to do.
F.However,if you didn’t think about it,you can consult the group.
G.Do this for everyone in the group until they all share their ideas
I am a strong believer that if a child is raised with approval he learns to love himself and will be successful in his own way.
Several weeks ago, I was doing homework with my son in the third grade and he kept standing up from his chair. I kept asking him to sit down, telling him that he would concentrate better. He sat but seconds later, as if he didn’t even notice he was doing it, he got up again. I was getting annoyed, but then it hit me: I started noticing his answers were much quicker and right when he stood up. Could he be focused while standing up?
This made me start questioning myself and what I had been raised to believe. I was raised to believe that a quiet child was more likely to succeed. This child would have the discipline to study hard, get good grades and become someone important in life. Kids that were active and loud would only be objects of stares.
Now people perhaps come to realize that their kids are born with their own sets of DNA and personality features, and all they can do is loving and accepting them. As parents, throughout their growing years and beyond that, we need to be our kids’ best cheerleaders, guiding them and helping them find their way.
I have stopped asking my son to sit down and concentrate. Obviously, he is concentrating, just in his own way and not mine. We need to accept our kids, and their ways of doing things. This way may have worked for me but doesn’t mean we need to carry it through generations. There is nothing sweeter than seeing our children being individual（个人）. It makes us happy and that’s just the way I want my kids to live life.
1.According to the passage, the author tried to keep his son seated so that ________.
A.he could finish his homework on time
B.he couldn’t bother the author
C.he could pay more attention to his study
D.he could keep silent in the room
2.Inspired by the case of his son, the author began to doubt ________.
A.the importance of parents
B.the old form of education methods
C.the relationship between kids and their parents
D.the good grades of some kids
3.In the past, what kind of child is unlovable?
A.Those who are active and loud.
B.Those who are obedient and calm.
C.Those who are talkative and humorous.
D.Those who are shy and careful.
4.What does the author think of teaching children?
A.Encouragement is important.
B.A fine example is necessary in the school.
C.Children shouldn’t be punished.
D.Children can not be taught in the same way.
5.In the opinion of the author, children should ________.
A.have no freedom
B.be friendly to their parents
C.have their own style
D.learn from their friends
