300-Word-Fable Contest 2024
Our domestic annual fable contest is back for its eighth year. As ever, we look forward to reading yours! Listed below are some take-home messages for you!
The Rules:
Please make sure that stories are new, not published before and exactly 300 words long (not including the title). Entries may be used in all print and electronic media. Contributions can become world copyright (版权) of Granta. The judges’ decision is final.
Entry is open only to people living in the UK. It is not open to employees of Granta and all others associated with this contest, their immediate families and relatives living in an employee's household.
Terms and Conditions:
There are three categories-one for adults and two for schools: one for teenagers aged 12-18 and one for children under 12.
In the adults category, the winner will receive £1,000 and two runners-up will each receive £250. In the 12 — 18s and under-12s categories, the winners will each receive a selection of STAEDTLER products worth £150. The two runners-up in both categories will each receive a Kindle E-Reader.
Please submit your fables by 5 pm on February 19.
The editorial team will pick a shortlist of entries, which this year will be published by our partner nicereading. com. Winners of the categories will have an opportunity to write a longer version of their fables for inclusion in the book.
Highlights to keep in mind: the three best fables in each category will be posted on-line at granta.co.uk on February 27. You can vote for your favourite, and the one with the most votes wins the top prize. Voting will close at 5 pm on March 19 and the winning list will be published in our June issue.
【小题1】Who will determine entries to become the world copyright of Granta?| A．The judges. | B．The writers. |
| C．The experts. | D．The audience. |
| A．A British man of 20. | B．A staff of Granta. |
| C．One of the organizers. | D．A brother of the staff. |
| A．At least eight days. | B．At least one month. |
| C．At most one month. | D．At most two months. |
Balmoral Castle
Balmoral Castle, which started in the late 1300s. is the private residence of the Queen. It has remained a favourite residence for the Queen and her family during August and September.
Some 85,000 people visit Balmoral each year, and the estate maintains and restores footpaths throughout the property for visiting hikers.
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is an official residence of The Queen and the largest occupied castle in the world. The castle was the inspiration for the Royal family’s surname.
William the Conqueror built the castle in 1080 and it has remained a royal palace for over 900 years. Windsor is the oldest royal home in Britain and, covering 13 acres, it’s the largest castle in the world that is still lived in.
Each year, the Order of the Garter ceremony is held at Windsor Castle, and the Queen occasionally hosts a “dine and sleeps”, for politicians and public figures.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse
Founded as a monastery (修道院）in 1128, the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh is The Queen’s official residence in Scotland. It was also the home of many Scottish royals.
The Queen holds receptions, state functions, and investitures(授职仪式）within its walls, and each year during Holyrood Week Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip invite 8» 000 Scottish guests to the Garden Party.
St. James Palace
St. James’s Palace was built between 1531 and 1536 and was home of kings and queens of England for over 300 years. The palace was built by Henry VU on the site of the Hospital of St. James, Westminster. After the destruction by fire of the Palace of Whitehall in 1698, all monarchs until William W lived at St. James's for part of the time.
【小题1】Where do the Queen and her family like to stay during the summer holiday period?| A．Windsor Castle. |
| B．Balmoral Castle. |
| C．The Palace of Holyroodhouse. |
| D．St. James Palace. |
| A．is visited by the largest number of tourists |
| B．is intended for officials |
| C．has the longest history |
| D．is the most beautiful |
| A．was rebuilt by Henry Ⅶ |
| B．was built on the site where a hospital used to be |
| C．was pulled down by King IV |
| D．was destroyed by fire |
The list below includes a few of our favorite online writing classes, perfect for writers of all levels.
Catapult
Starting At $15 for a day
Catapult offers a series of online writing lectures and classes, and many of the instructors are famous authors or magazine editors. Our team has taken a six-week writing course, including a one-day editing course, and a creative nonfiction class-all online. With online courses of all lengths and covering various types, it’s perfect for everyone.
Master Class
Starting At $15/month
Master Class is one of our favorite websites for learning about all things, including writing. The instructor list has big names. This is a great choice if you want courses you can take at your own pace and videos you can revisit again and again.
One Story
Starting At $55 (three-day)
One Story is a magazine bringing people together through reading, writing, and learning about short stories. In addition to its mission of publishing one short story at a time, it offers affordable online writing lectures and classes throughout the year.
Write or Die Magazine
Starting At $12 for a self-guided course Write or Die Magazine is offering writers resources, inspiration, and connection. The website has plenty of free things and affordable self-guided classes to help you build a good habit of writing and overcome common fears and doubts associated with writing. If you have a serious project in the works, the platform also includes one-on-one coaching.
【小题1】Who is the text specially intended for?| A．Parents. | B．Tourists. | C．Scientists. | D．Writers. |
| A．Catapult. | B．Master Class. | C．One Story. | D．Write or Die Magazine. |
| A．A course report. | B．A short story. | C．An advertisement. | D．A book review. |
Become A World Ride Ambassador
Do you like challenges? Interested in going on a World Ride mountain biking trip? Looking to make more connections within your local bike community? If so, World Ride is looking for YOU!
For its second year, World Ride is looking to have 20 ambassadors help us spread our mission around the world!
The duties of ambassadors are as follows:
·Each ambassador is asked to raise $600 for World Ride over the course of this year
·Active on social media and/or in your bike community and willing to recommend us to your friends, family and followers
·Willing to volunteer at/organize World Ride events in your area
·Be inclusive of all riders and working on creating an inclusive bike community
Ambassadors can be anyone! We are an organization that encourages everyone to apply!
Benefits of being a World Ride ambassador:
·Discount codes and prizes from our sponsors
·Discounts and possibly goodies(好东西)from World Ride
·Discount on one World Ride trip per year
·A network of amazing ambassadors from around the world
·Ability to meet and plan trips with other ambassadors
Additional notes are below:
We’ve preference for experienced fundraisers. Don’t have experience? Have no fear! World Ride provides training to ambassadors on how to fundraise!
For fundraising this year, we set up a fundraising rewards system. The more you help us, the more you receive!
Applications are now open. The deadline for applying is February 18. Get in touch if you have questions about our ambassador program!
【小题1】What is one responsibility of a World Ride ambassador?| A．To raise money for World Ride. |
| B．To lead a group of 20 followers. |
| C．To give online courses on bike riding and safety. |
| D．To organize World Ride events in foreign countries. |
| A．Job offers from big companies. |
| B．A World Ride trip at a discount each year. |
| C．Free biking equipment from World Ride. |
| D．Opportunities to enter World Ride competitions. |
| A．Being a skilled rider. |
| B．Applying before February 18. |
| C．Being experienced in fundraising. |
| D．Designing a fundraising rewards system. |
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