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Design a science holiday to win a science holiday
Is there a scientific holiday,tour,vacation or experience in your list that you dream of making a reality? We might just be able to help with that! We are the crowd sourcing thoughts and suggestions on new tours,and the winner will receive two free places on their tour when it's launched.
Starting entries 1st May 2020
Deadline 31st August 2020
ENTER NOW
---Write a brief description of your ideal science holiday,tour,vacation or experience.
---No matter how big or small,we are looking for brilliant, unique thoughts.It can be a complex multi-location overseas holiday tour,a weekend away deep-diving,or a simple walking tour(and everything in between).
---Our current tours are mainly individual-focused but we would love to hear ideas for families and schools.
---Creations that have environmentally friendly themes and a low carbon impact are also welcome.
---Your entry can be as simple as a great title but writing more specifies will improve the possibility of walking off with the prize.
---The competition doesn't close by September,2020,so plenty of time to brainstorm your entry.
---We will launch the best idea in late 2020 or at the beginning of 2021. The winner will receive the award once the result is published.
If you want to submit more than 3,999 words,include photos/maps with your entry, or submit multiple entries then send it to tours @ newscientist.com. The competition guidelines and other related information are available at newscientist.com.
1. When will the winner probably be announced?
A. In August,2020. B. In September,2020.
C. In January,2021. D. In May,2021.
2. What kind of entries might be more likely to win?
A. Those producing a low carbon impact.
B. Those with a long and unique title.
C. Those providing detailed information.
D. Those for individual-focused tours.
3. What is the purpose of this text?
A. To give guidance on a competition.
B. To advertise a science holiday.
C. To inspire creativity in teenagers.
D. To collect the ideas for tours.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】本文
应用文。本文邀请人们参加创意旅游行程比赛，征集旅游行程方案。
【1题详解】
细节理解题，根据ENTER NOW部分最后一条内容中的"We will launch the best idea in late 2020 or at the beginning of 2021(我们将在2020年底或2021年初推出最好的想法)”可如，评选结果会在2020年末或者2021年初公布，故C项“2021年1月”符合这一时间范畴。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题，根据ENTER NOW部分的“Your entry can be as simple as a great title but writing more specifies will improve the possibility of walking off with the prize(你的作品可以是一个伟大的标题，但写更多的细节将提高获得奖品的可能性)"可知，内容详尽的参赛作品有更大的获胜可能。walk off with sth.表示“轻易取胜”。因此可知，提供更多细节信息的那些作品很可能获奖。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段的“We are the crowd sourcing thoughts and suggestions on new tours,and the winner will receive two free places on their tour when it's launched.( 我们寻找关于新旅游的想法和建议，获胜者将在旅游推出时获得两个免费名额)”以及下面对作品要求、参与方式等的说明可知，本文主要是为了邀请人们参加创意旅游行程比赛，征集旅游行程方案。因此推断目的是收集有关旅游的想法。故选D。
