Want to impro v e your w riting skills?  Ne w  Writing South is directing the w ay!

•Towner Writer Squad (班组) for kids aged 13 ～17

Led by comedy and TV writer, Marian Kilpatrick, Towner Writer Squad will meet once a month at the contemporary art museum for 11 months, starting 12 October, 2014.

The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to play writing and lyrics(抒情诗) to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers.

Application & Selection

If you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad, please send a sample piece of your writing (about 500 words), responding to the title“LUNCH”，with your name, age, address and e­mail address to: debo@newwritingsouth.com.

Once all applications are in, you will be invited to an open selection event on 17 September, 4—5 pm, at the gallery of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young people.

You will also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of what's to come.

Deadline for applications: 8 September, 2014

For further information go to: facebook.com/towner or towner.org.uk or newwritingsouth.com.

Any questions—feel free to send your e­mail to Towner Writer Squad Associate: wharne@towner.gov.uk.

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•Beginner Writing Project for kids aged 10 ～13

Due to popular demand, a writing project will be started for eager beginners.

Start time: 6 September, 2014

Meet every other Saturday，2—4 pm, at the Towner Study Centre.

Study and write at your own pace—you do not have to rush—as you have a year to go through the project. Practise under the guidance of some experienced writers and teachers who can help you with basic writing skills. Most importantly, build confidence and have fun while writing!

No previous experience or special background is required. Many others have been successful this way. If they can do it, why can't you?

Fee: ￡179

For more information go to: newtowner.org.uk or generate.org.uk.

56. Towner Writer Squad will be started ________.

A. to train comedy and TV writers

B. to explore the fantastic gallery space

C. to introduce a contemporary art museum

D. to promote the development of young writers

57. To join the Writer Squad，each applicant should first ________.

A. provide a piece of their writing

B. meet the Writer Squad Leader

C. offer their family information

D. complete an application form

58. Applications for the Writer Squad should be e­mailed no later than ________.

A. 6 September, 2014

B. 8 September, 2014

C. 17 September, 2014

D. 12 October, 2014

59. What is most important for the beginners?

A. Practising as much as possible.

B. Gaining confidence and having fun.

C. Studying and writing at their own pace.

D. Learning skills from writers and teachers.

60. More information about Beginner Writing Project can be found at ________.

A. facebook.com/towner

B. newwritingsouth.com

C. newtowner.org.uk

D. towner.org.uk

【要点综述】 本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了两个提高学生写作水平的课程。

56. D　细节理解题。根据第一个课程中第二段的“…to support the development of young writers.”可知这个课程的目的是促进年轻作者的发展。

57. A　细节理解题。根据第一个课程的申请条件可知申请者首先必须发送一篇自己的写作样品，因此A项正确。

58. B　细节理解题。第一个写作课程的申请截止日期是不迟于2014年9月8日，因此B项正确。

59. B　细节理解题。根据第二个写作课程中的“Most importantly, build confidence and have fun while writing!”可知最重要的是写作的时候要建立自信并且要开心，因此B项正确。

60. C　细节理解题。根据第二个写作课程中最后一句话可知C项正确。