"Teacher Zhou, when do you think the essay competition will be held at Yucai High School in the city?" Li Xin's face was uncertain, and she didn't know what she was thinking about. She closed the magazine in her hand and asked an elderly teacher.
"It will be held on the 30th of this month, the Sunday after next, in conjunction with Xiaoxiang Magazine. Teacher Li, you suddenly ask this, do you want your classmates to participate?" Teacher Zhou replied.
"Zhang Qiurui in our class has good grades and is also good at writing. I want her to try it, and then see if other students want to go or have any ideas. Anyway, just treat it as an exercise." Li Xin's mind turned slightly, and he replied with a smile.
"This essay writing competition organized by Yucai High School and Xiaoxiang Magazine is aimed at high school students.
It seems a bit inappropriate to let junior high school students participate, for fear that they will not get any exercise and instead their self-confidence will be hit.
In addition, this essay competition was held in the urban area. If you travel from Shaxian County to Yucai High School in the urban area and have lunch in the urban area at noon, it will cost at least 80 cents or 1 yuan.
For us teachers, it's not a big deal, but for students, even those from the larger team, it's a significant expense. "Tang Zhi also knew about the essay competition being held by Yucai High School and Xiaoxiang Magazine, and he clearly had other concerns.
Firstly, there is the issue of money and how to place the students.
Secondly, there doesn't seem to be any particularly outstanding essay writers in their class, so if they participate in such a competition, it would be very risky and difficult to achieve good results.
Li Xin frowned slightly after hearing Tang Zhi's words, but then relaxed. She understood Tang Zhi's concerns, but she had other considerations in her mind.
"Speak to the classmates about this matter. It is up to them to decide whether to participate or not.
Besides, if you can win a place, there will be rewards such as gold and items, which is also a kind of motivation and honor. "After Li Xin finished speaking, she turned and walked towards the classroom, because the bell had rung and it was her turn to attend the class.
Li Xin walked into the classroom, stood on the podium, swept her eyes over the whole class, and glanced at Zhang Qiurui a few times.
"Students, Yucai High School and Xiaoxiang Magazine have jointly organized an essay competition, which is a great opportunity for you to practice.
If you win a prize, you will receive a generous reward.
The first prize is ten dollars, plus a pen and a canvas school bag.
Second prize: five dollars, plus a pen.
The third prize is three dollars and a canvas schoolbag.
I know that you are only junior high school students, but that doesn't mean you can't try and challenge yourself. The competition will be held on the Sunday after next. Interested students can sign up to participate."
As soon as Li Xin finished speaking, whispers broke out in the classroom.
"Teacher, how about the cost of going to the city to participate in the competition?" A voice sounded in the classroom.
"I've already thought about this. You have to pay for the competition yourself. If you bring your own lunch, the round-trip fare is only 20 cents.
However, this essay competition is divided into auditions, preliminary rounds and semi-finals.
The auditions and preliminary rounds were all completed within one day. As for the rematch, you will need to go to Yucai High School to compete next time.
I hope everyone will not give up this opportunity because of the cost.
I will submit the list of participants next Monday. You still have a week to consider it. Class is starting now."
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"Qiurui, Mingqi, are you going to participate in this essay competition?" After class, Zhou Tan couldn't wait to ask Zhang Qiurui and her nephew.
As for Wang Shi, he was directly ignored by Zhou Tan because his Chinese grades were average and his essays were completely unremarkable. Asking him to participate in the competition would be a waste of time.
"I'll go. Let's go together." Before Zhang Qiurui and the others could reply, Wang Shi said impatiently.
"I see you want to go to the city to play." Zhang Qiurui looked at Wang Shi with amusement.
Wang Shi usually wanted to go to the city to play, but his family was watching him closely and he had no excuses, so he never did.
It just so happened that now he could take the opportunity to participate in the essay competition and go for a walk in the city. Wang Shi’s little thoughts naturally did not escape Zhang Qiurui’s eyes.
"Hehe! You see through it but you don't say it out loud!" Wang Shi was not embarrassed when his thoughts were guessed by others, and he just smiled.
"I want to go." Zhang Mingqi nodded at Zhou Tan.
"If you want to go, just go! Don't worry about the money, I'll give it to you." Zhang Qiurui saw that her eldest niece wanted to participate in the essay competition, and it was time to let her go out and see the world.
"I'm going too. What about you, Qiurui?" Zhou Tan turned and asked Zhang Qiurui.
"If I go, you will have one less chance to win a place. I won't go, you guys go." Zhang Qiurui shook his head.
Participating in this competition is time-consuming and laborious, and there is not much reward for it. It is more cost-effective to stay at home and write novels.
"Student Zhang Qiurui, this idea of yours is unacceptable.
Friendship comes first, competition comes second. If you don't go, it will be a loss for our No. 1 Middle School and for you as well." After class, Li Xin didn't leave immediately. Instead, she walked over to Zhang Qiurui and the others. Having heard their previous conversation, Li Xin hurriedly said.
"Teacher, what will I lose?" Zhang Qiurui turned around and saw Li Xin standing behind them with a puzzled look on his face.
"If you perform well in this essay competition and are noticed by Yucai High School, you can be admitted to Yucai High School," Li Xin explained.
"With my grades, I can get into Yucai High School if I want to." Zhang Qiurui said indifferently.
"There is a slight difference between being admitted by recommendation and being admitted by exam. The degree of freedom is different." Li Xin continued to persuade.
"Freedom? If I am admitted to Yucai High School, can I then make some requests within the scope of Yucai High School?" Zhang Qiurui asked with an idea in her mind when she heard it.
She had heard of Yucai High School; it was the best high school in Star City, boasting top-tier faculty and resources. If she could be admitted, planning for the event two years from now would save her a lot of trouble.
"Well, recommended students usually have some privileges, as long as the request you make is within their capabilities and does not violate the law or morality.
Yucai High School is very tolerant and supportive of top students like you, so there's basically no problem." Li Xin saw Zhang Qiurui finally relent, and she saw the glint of interest in Zhang Qiurui's eyes, and she was secretly happy.
"Really? That sounds good. Okay, then I'll participate in this essay competition." Zhang Qiurui nodded slightly and agreed to participate in the competition.
Originally, she was not keen on this kind of competition, thinking it was just a waste of time, but now, with the temptation of being admitted to Yucai High School and possibly gaining more freedom, her attitude has subtly changed.
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