湖北省襄阳市第四中学2017_2018学年高二10月月考英语试题_原卷版_.docVIP

学|科|网...学|科|网...学|科|网...学|科|网...学|科|网... 湖北省襄阳四中2016届高二年级10月考试试卷 英语试题 第Ⅰ卷 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A “Asia’s Challenge 2020” Essay Prize DESCRIPTION What is the most important challenge facing Asia over the next decade? Why? What should be done about it? The best answer in 3,000 words or less will win a prize of 2,500. Two runners-up will be awarded prizes of 1,000 each. These three prize winners will be invited to Singapore for an expenses-paid awards ceremony. The winning articles will be posted on T. PURPOSE The main purpose of the essay prize is to generate fresh ideas for tackling key challenges to Asias continued competitiveness and development, as well as encourage young professionals to make an impact on public policy and business in Asia. SELECTION CRITERIA The essay will be judged according to creativity, innovation, rigor of research and writing, as well as achievability of idea. It can be focused on one or more areas relevant to Asia, such as macro-economics, business, international relations, trade and investment, education, healthcare, urban development, science and technology, and energy and the environment. The essay must be written in English. It should not have been previously published in English in a publication with broad international circulation. CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS The candidate authoring the essay must be under 32years of age as of December 31, 2010. The candidate must be an Asian national. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The essay should be submitted electronically to prize@asiabusinesscouncil.Org. by August 31, 2010. Prize winners will be announced in September 2010. The submission should contain the candidates full name, nationality, and month and year of birth. The essay should include a title and word count. 1. What is the main purpose of the essay prize? A. To select young professionals of both ability and imagination B. To predict the prospects(前景) of Asia in the next decad