“3…2…1…Countdownto Mars: Pack for Adventure” Contestants are asked to imagine thatthey and their families had been invited by NASA to apply to join the firstsettlement on Mars. As part of the application process, each colonist wasencouraged to select three items that defined who they are, their interests,their character and their dreams. The selected items could not have a combinedweight exceeding 30 pounds and the items had to fit in a standardschool locker(36”x12”x20”). Write about the 3 items you would choose and explain fully howthese items define who you are, your interests, your character, and yourdreams.
初中组Group2 (Grade 7 to Grade 9 students)
“OMG, the internet is gone…” Contestantsare asked to imagine that one day in the future theworld loses the Internet entirely. No sign shows itwill be fixed in the next twelve months. You and your family will live ina world without the Internet or any technologies powered by it. Luckily enough, you know this will happen one dayahead. So, what will you do on this last day? (You canonly spend $100 on online shopping.)
高中组Group 3 (Grade 10-Grade 12)
Contestantsread and respond to the “Life AfterWorry by Akaya Windwood”.
Akaya’sstory is about her realization that worrying never changes the outcome ofwhatever she worries about. She discovers that when she replaces worry withtrust she can be more present for her sister who has MS. And her friends,co-workers, and family find her more clear-headed, creative, and strong.
Towhat extent do you agree or disagree with this article? Give reasons for your views from your ownobservations and experience.
Hereare some questions to help you think:
What does worry represent to you? Caring? Love? Attentiveness? Something else?
How might you care for, love and attend to those around you without bringing a cloud of worry?
If you chose not to worry, what might change in your life? What might get freed up?
With what might you replace the worry? Compassion? Trust? Meditation?
Due date写作大赛截止日期
Registration due date: Jan 31, 2016 (China Beijing time)
报名截止日期:2016年1月31日(北京时间)
Entries must be submitted before March 15, 2016 (China Beijing time)
作品必须在2016年3月15日前上交(北京时间) 作者: 瑞藤教育 时间: 2016-2-2 11:01