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“ Why I’d Like to Visit Texas ”
Essay Competition
We extend a special invitation to enter our competition: “Why I’d Like to Visit Texas.” We’ll have one high school winner from each state across the country.
If you win, you will receive an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the great state of Texas! You will tour the state, stopping in six cities to visit overnight and to see landmarks. The prize includes hotel rooms, meals, round-trip transportation to and from Texas, and all your transportation within the state.
Carefully read the details below, start planning and writing, and send us your entry. We’d love to see you here in the Lone Star State!
Essay Rules:
You must meet each standard for your essay to be considered. You may only write about one of the Texas landmarks or Texas symbols listed under “Topics.” Your essay must be entitled “Why I’d Like to Visit Texas.” We encourage you to research many resources as you plan your essay. We are looking for dynamic essays that will capture attention and provide fascinating detail.
Your essay must be at least 1,000 words, but no longer than 1,500 words. All entries that do not meet this length requirement will be automatically disqualified. Be certain that your essay is rich with historical facts. While we prefer typed entries, handwritten entries are allowed, but we must be able to read your handwriting.
Do not write your name on the essay. Instead, staple(装订) a cover sheet and the entry form to your essay. Include your name, address, and telephone number. Include a confirmation from your high school attendance office to show that you are registered at the high school. After we receive the entries, we will assign each one a number.
*Topics:
Landmarks: The Alamo, Sam Rayburn House, Spanish Governor’s Palace, Perry’s Point, Casas Amarillas, Rainbow Cliffs
State Symbols: State Flag, State Bird (Mockingbird), State Flower (Bluebonnet), State Tree (Pecan), State Song (“Texas, Our Texas”)
Submit your entry to the following address:
Why I’d Like to Visit Texas
P.O. Box 44521
San Antonio, TX 78209
21. Putting the benefits of winning before rules, the author aims __________.
A. to emphasize the importance of the contest
B. to show the benefits matter more than rules
C. to convince the competitors of great rewards
D. to arouse immediate interest and attention
22. The number of the topics that can be chosen is _________.
A. 5 B. 6 C. 11 D. 15
23. The underlined “one” in the sixth paragraph refers to ________.
A. an entry form B. a received entry C. a competitor D. a confirmation
DCB
“ Why I’d Like to Visit Texas ”
Essay Competition
We extend a special invitation to enter our competition: “Why I’d Like to Visit Texas.” We’ll have one high school winner from each state across the country.
If you win, you will receive an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the great state of Texas! You will tour the state, stopping in six cities to visit overnight and to see landmarks. The prize includes hotel rooms, meals, round-trip transportation to and from Texas, and all your transportation within the state.
Carefully read the details below, start planning and writing, and send us your entry. We’d love to see you here in the Lone Star State!
Essay Rules:
You must meet each standard for your essay to be considered. You may only write about one of the Texas landmarks or Texas symbols listed under “Topics.” Your essay must be entitled “Why I’d Like to Visit Texas.” We encourage you to research many resources as you plan your essay. We are looking for dynamic essays that will capture attention and provide fascinating detail.
Your essay must be at least 1,000 words, but no longer than 1,500 words. All entries that do not meet this length requirement will be automatically disqualified. Be certain that your essay is rich with historical facts. While we prefer typed entries, handwritten entries are allowed, but we must be able to read your handwriting.
Do not write your name on the essay. Instead, staple(装订) a cover sheet and the entry form to your essay. Include your name, address, and telephone number. Include a confirmation from your high school attendance office to show that you are registered at the high school. After we receive the entries, we will assign each one a number.
*Topics:
Landmarks: The Alamo, Sam Rayburn House, Spanish Governor’s Palace, Perry’s Point, Casas Amarillas, Rainbow Cliffs
State Symbols: State Flag, State Bird (Mockingbird), State Flower (Bluebonnet), State Tree (Pecan), State Song (“Texas, Our Texas”)
Submit your entry to the following address:
Why I’d Like to Visit Texas
P.O. Box 44521
San Antonio, TX 78209
21. Putting the benefits of winning before rules, the author aims __________.
A. to emphasize the importance of the contest
B. to show the benefits matter more than rules
C. to convince the competitors of great rewards
D. to arouse immediate interest and attention
22. The number of the topics that can be chosen is _________.
A. 5 B. 6 C. 11 D. 15
23. The underlined “one” in the sixth paragraph refers to ________.
A. an entry form B. a received entry C. a competitor D. a confirmation
DCB
