Reading the News
The 2020 International Photography Grant is about to be held with open theme for photographers aged over 18 from any country who may submit his or her project before July 31,2020.
According to the committee,the idea is to evoke artistic activities and create space to take creative initiatives and promote new trends in photography,inspiring participants to improve their photographic skills and develop their vision.
One of the organizers said,“We are looking for the best emerging photographers with all kinds of submissions.There are no limits on genre,subject,age or location.We only accept series of photographs which are built as a one consistent project.”
Winners of the Grant will receive $1000.All finalists will receive Certificates of Achievement.
New Words and Expressions
submit / səbˈmɪt / vt.呈递；提交
initiative /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ n.主动权；首创精神
promote / prəˈməʊt / vt.促进；提升
inspire / ɪnˈspaɪə（r）/ vt.激发；鼓舞；启示
emerging / iˈmɜːdʒɪŋ / adj.走向成熟的；新兴的
genre 种类；体裁
consistent / kənˈsɪstənt / adj.始终如一的；一致的
certificate /səˈtɪfɪkət/ n.证书
International Photography Grant 国际摄影奖
Certificates of Achievement 获奖证书
Exercise
Choose the best answer to each question according to the news.
1.What is the theme of the 2020 International Photography Grant?
A.Scenery.B.People.C.Animals.D.No specific theme.
2.Who can take part in the Grant?
A.People who are aged over 18.B.Professional photographers.
C.People who takes different series of photos.D.Young people who are experienced.
3.What can NOT be inferred for participants of the Grant?
A.They can develop photographic skills.
B.Some of them could win a sum of money.
C.All the participants can get Certificates of Achievement.
D.There might be new trends in the field after the Grant.