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 threemonth 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 earlycareer 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an unpublished written article, blog post or datarich essay of max 850 words
an unpublished 2minute video
Entries should be sent, by the closing date of May 16th 2018, by email to ncprize@ft.com. Successful applicants will be informed by the end of July 2018.
本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了《经济学家》和《金融时报》提供的两个奖项，以及参赛者的资格、参赛作品内容、如何申请等详细信息。
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.
答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据Who are the fellowships suited for？部分中最后一句the prize aims to help continental writers understand Britain and British writers understand Europe可知，这项奖项旨在帮助欧洲大陆作家了解英国和英国作家对欧洲的了解。对于英国作家来说就是更好地了解欧洲大陆。分析选项可知选B项。
2．Who are the fellowships intended for?
A．College students.
B．Amateur writers.
C．New journalists.
D．European politicians.
答案：C
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的“launch a career”及Who are the fellowships suited for? 部分中的The fellowships are established specially for those ambitious earlycareer journalists with bold ideas and a lively writing style可知，是专为那些处于早期的职业记者设立的，可推断出就是新的记者，故选C项。
3．Which of the following can be accepted as a proper submission?
A．A published blog post.
B．An unpublished 800word essay.
C．An unpublished photo.
D．A 3minute video.
答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据How to apply？中的内容：简历和求职信，可以是一篇不超过850字未发表的文章、未发表的2分钟视频等，故只有B正确。
