小小作家，揚(yáng)帆起航

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對大多數(shù)作者來說，出版一本書是很困難的。但在馬來西亞，因?yàn)橛羞@樣一個(gè)特殊的項(xiàng)目，年輕人的寫作夢想變得不再遙不可及。

主題語境：文學(xué)與藝術(shù) 篇幅：308詞 建議用時(shí)：6分鐘

1Getting a story or a book published is difficult for most aspiring authors.But in Malaysia, a unique program for young people offers a helping hand.The Junior Writers Programme (JWP) provides essential writing skills and a chance to be published.

2“The JWP is not just a writing program,”said Brigitte Rozario, a Malaysian author, editor, and journalist who founded the program.“It's an opportunity to help young writers chase their dreams and understand the effort required to publish a book.”

3The program focuses on writing, revising, and editing, with publication the reward.Students also gain valuable life skills.Only the most dedicated writers are accepted.Those who want to be considered for the program must pass a rigorous application process.Some fail the first time and reapply.

4Rozario founded the program in 2018.“A couple I knew said that their daughter was very interested in writing,”she explained,“but they didn't know how to develop her talent.”Rozario was inspired to help.After several months of planning and assistance from MPH Group,a local publishing company,the JWP was born.

5Each year, about 20 students aging from 11 to 15 get the chance to improve their skills.They are given a theme to explore in the anthology (選集) of stories they create for publication.There's even a launch party! In 2022, the fifth year of the program, the topic was Secrets and Lies.Stories in the anthology cover everything from friendships and families to staying true to oneself.Profits from the book go to local charitable organizations.When you buy an anthology,you know that you're supporting a worthy cause.

6The JWP is a testament to the fact that a teacher,a friend,or a mentor can make your talents shine.That is who Rozario is and what she believes.

Reading Check

Detail1.What can be learned about JWP?

A.It focuses on publication laws.

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B.It is a special program for old people.

C.It was founded by several journalists in Malaysia.

D.It provides writing skills and life skills for its members.

Vocabulary2.Which word can replace the underlined word“rigorous”in paragraph 3?

A.Simple.

B.Strict.

C.Formal.

D.Complicated.

Gist3.What's paragraph 4 mainly about?

A.Why JWP was set up.

B.Rozario's writing experiences.

C.Rozario's passion for writing.

D.How Rozario's daughter fell in love with writing.

Detail 4.What's the topic of JWP in 2022?

A.Plans and Assistance.

B.Devotion and Charity.

C.Secrets and Lies.

D.Friendships and Families.

Language Study

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The JWP is a testament to the fact that a teacher,a friend,or a mentor can make your talents shine.一位老師、朋友或者導(dǎo)師，可以讓你的天分閃閃發(fā)光，初級(jí)作家計(jì)劃（JWP）是對這一事實(shí)的證明。

【點(diǎn)石成金】該句中，that引導(dǎo)的是一個(gè)同位語從句，對fact做進(jìn)一步的解釋說明。同位語從句的先行詞通常為answer、hope、fact、truth、belief、news、idea、promise、information、conclusion、order、suggestion、problem、question、thought、report、decision、doubt、opinion、theory 等抽象名詞。引導(dǎo)同位語從句的詞通常是連詞that、whether、連接代詞、連接副詞等。

e.g.He referred to Copernicus' statement that the earth moves round the sun.他提到了哥白尼的關(guān)于地球繞太陽轉(zhuǎn)的觀點(diǎn)。