Want to impro v e your w riting skills? Ne w Writing South is directing the w ay!
•Towner Writer Squad (班組) for kids aged 13 ～17
Led by comedy and TV writer, Marian Kilpatrick, Towner Writer Squad will meet once a month at the contemporary art museum for 11 months, starting 12 October, 2014.
The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to play writing and lyrics(抒情詩(shī)) to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers.
Application & Selection
If you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad, please send a sample piece of your writing (about 500 words), responding to the title“LUNCH”，with your name, age, address and email address to: debo@newwritingsouth.com.
Once all applications are in, you will be invited to an open selection event on 17 September, 4—5 pm, at the gallery of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young people.
You will also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of what's to come.
Deadline for applications: 8 September, 2014
For further information go to: facebook.com/towner or towner.org.uk or newwritingsouth.com.
Any questions—feel free to send your email to Towner Writer Squad Associate: wharne@towner.gov.uk.
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•Beginner Writing Project for kids aged 10 ～13
Due to popular demand, a writing project will be started for eager beginners.
Start time: 6 September, 2014
Meet every other Saturday，2—4 pm, at the Towner Study Centre.
Study and write at your own pace—you do not have to rush—as you have a year to go through the project. Practise under the guidance of some experienced writers and teachers who can help you with basic writing skills. Most importantly, build confidence and have fun while writing!
No previous experience or special background is required. Many others have been successful this way. If they can do it, why can't you?
Fee: ￡179
For more information go to: newtowner.org.uk or generate.org.uk.
56. Towner Writer Squad will be started ________.
A. to train comedy and TV writers
B. to explore the fantastic gallery space
C. to introduce a contemporary art museum
D. to promote the development of young writers
57. To join the Writer Squad，each applicant should first ________.
A. provide a piece of their writing
B. meet the Writer Squad Leader
C. offer their family information
D. complete an application form
58. Applications for the Writer Squad should be emailed no later than ________.
A. 6 September, 2014
B. 8 September, 2014
C. 17 September, 2014
D. 12 October, 2014
59. What is most important for the beginners?
A. Practising as much as possible.
B. Gaining confidence and having fun.
C. Studying and writing at their own pace.
D. Learning skills from writers and teachers.
60. More information about Beginner Writing Project can be found at ________.
A. facebook.com/towner
B. newwritingsouth.com
C. newtowner.org.uk
D. towner.org.uk
【要點(diǎn)綜述】 本文是一篇應(yīng)用文，主要介紹了兩個(gè)提高學(xué)生寫(xiě)作水平的課程。
56. D 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一個(gè)課程中第二段的“…to support the development of young writers.”可知這個(gè)課程的目的是促進(jìn)年輕作者的發(fā)展。
57. A 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一個(gè)課程的申請(qǐng)條件可知申請(qǐng)者首先必須發(fā)送一篇自己的寫(xiě)作樣品，因此A項(xiàng)正確。
58. B 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。第一個(gè)寫(xiě)作課程的申請(qǐng)截止日期是不遲于2014年9月8日，因此B項(xiàng)正確。
59. B 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二個(gè)寫(xiě)作課程中的“Most importantly, build confidence and have fun while writing!”可知最重要的是寫(xiě)作的時(shí)候要建立自信并且要開(kāi)心，因此B項(xiàng)正確。
60. C 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二個(gè)寫(xiě)作課程中最后一句話可知C項(xiàng)正確。
