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Love to write? Want to see your work published and win some cash along the way? Then read on. The national Spark a Story writing contest is calling in all young storytellers!
Who can join?
The contest is open to students in grades 9, 10, 11 or 12, or those who are being home-schooled in the United States.
Deadline（最后期限）and requirements
You’re able to send your short story up to October 7th. It will be judged on creativity, originality and overall quality of writing. Your story must be original works and should be no longer than 5000 words. There is no minimum length requirements.
How can I send my short story?
There are three easy ways to send your short story:
*Online at http: // learn. hmhco.com / hmhsparkamind
*Send your short story as a PDF or Microsoft word document to Sparka@hmhco.com
*Send your short story via U.S. Mail to:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
222 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116
What will I win?
The best stories will be published next year. Winners will receive a free copy of the book and cash price of $100.
21. The passage is written for _______ to read.
A. teachers B. students C. parents D. foreigners
22. Which of the following children can take part in the contest?
A. Catherine, grade 11, from Washington D.C. B. Justin, grade 9, from London.
C. Maria, grade 7, from New York. D. Bastian, homeschooled from Paris.
23. Which of the following ways is not a correct way to send your story?
A. Sending it online. B. Sending it by email. C. Sending it by fax. D. Sending it by US mail.
