WSC世界学者杯|模拟练习题——文学与媒体篇2024–The World Scholar’s Cup

2024年WSC世界学者杯正在火热报名中

为了帮助同学们更好地备战赛事

SDcamps为各位WSC参赛选手准备了有针对性的系列模拟题

本篇为文学与媒体篇(Literature & Media)模拟练习题

(历史部分模拟题:WSC模拟练习题——历史篇2024

祝各位选手都能成功晋级全球轮, 冲击冠军轮!

什么是WSC? /SDcamps

The World Scholar’s Cup(WSC)世界学者杯源于美国,是一项受到耶鲁大学官方支持的全球中学生学术奥林匹克竞赛,自2007年创立以来,已经发展成为全球范围内备受瞩目的学术赛事,每年吸引了来自100多个国家,超40万名学生的参与,参赛者在这一场金牌国际学术盛宴中从更多角度和层面提升学术素养,用轻松的方式讨论严肃的全球议题,找到学习的真正乐趣。」

赛事分组

Junior组:2010年1月1日之后(含1月1日)出生

Senior组:2010年1月1日之前出生

(若队伍中有一人为高级组年龄段,则整组将按照高级组进行评比)

竞赛亮点

影响力大:

风靡 70 多个国家 的全球中学生学术活动,耶鲁大学 官方支持并承办冠军轮,助力 世界名校申请

规模庞大:

每年 140+ 城市,超 6 万 名学者同台竞技,参与全球排名

学术性强:

围绕 全球主题 的跨学科学术挑战,涵盖科学、社会学、历史、艺术、文学、通识6 大学科

奖项丰富:

设立各类特色奖项,区域轮超过60% 的高获奖率,鼓励学术探

索、激发学习热情,让小学者们在思考中了解世界。

WSC核心学术环节

竞赛语言:英语

比赛内容:世界学者杯每年会围绕一个主题 (Theme),通过跨学科、主题性探究式等独特的学习方式,展开对六大学科领域的深度探究与竞技,从而启发青年学者们对不同学科的兴趣,培养团队合作、国际沟通、创新与思辨等核心素养,成就未来学者与领袖。

六个学科:通识(Special Area), 历史(History), 科学(Science&Technology), 艺术(Art&Music), 社会学(Social Studies)和文学(Literature &Media)

2024世界学者杯主题:“Reimagining the Present ”- 重设当下

六大学科竞赛环节的题目将围绕这个主题展开。重塑过去是一个富有挑战性的命题,既需要历史知识的支持,也需要批判性思维的启发。学生可以从新的视角审视历史事件,探讨不同版本的历史记忆,思考人类在面对过去时应秉持的态度等问题,这将培养学生的历史意识和开阔视野。

Scholar’s Chanllenge /SDcamps

「下面30道题属于六大竞赛主题中的文学与媒体部分,题目围绕2024年WSC世界学者杯的年度主题“Reimagining the Present” – 重设当下,备赛新一轮WSC赛事的同学可以拿来练练手,以提升对WSC知识挑战环节团队竞答环节的知识掌握能力。这份模拟题的难度系数不低,但通过练习,同学们可以找到自己的知识盲区,在备赛的最后阶段有针对性地进行加强复习。」

You will have 20 minutes to complete 30 questions. When you do this test, you can choose multiple options. (During this perod, you will NOT be allowed to use external resources, whether it be a study quide,notes,or talking to friends.)

1. What is Giuseppe Arcimboldo known for in his artwork?

A Depicting scenes from ancient mythology

B Creating portraits using fruits, vegetables, and flowers

C Painting abstract landscapes

D Sculpting marble statues of historical figures

2. How does Albert Robida’s aerial rotating house concept differ from traditional dwellings?

A It is built underground

B It is capable of rotating in the air

C It is made entirely of glass

D It is designed to float on water

3. What theme does Carel Willink explore in “Late Visitors to Pompeii”?

A The joys of modern-day tourism

B The tranquility of ancient ruins

C The passage of time and human vulnerability

D The power of nature to heal

4. What cultural themes does Graciela Iturbide explore in “Our Lady of the Iguanas”?

A The influence of European art on Mexican culture

B The relationship between humans and animals in urban environments

C The integration of indigenous beliefs with Catholicism in Mexico

D The impact of globalization on traditional customs

5. How does Pedro Meyer challenge traditional representations of saints in “The Strolling Saint”?

A By depicting saints in contemporary urban settings

B By portraying saints as mythical creatures

C By placing saints in natural landscapes

D By removing religious iconography from the images

6. What is the main theme of Pedro Alvarez’s installation “The Romantic Dollarscape”?

A The beauty of nature

B The allure of consumerism

C The importance of environmental conservation

D The significance of traditional art forms

7. What is the focus of Avery Gibbs’ series “Weirdos of Another Universe”?

A Alternate realities and fantastical creatures

B Historical events and figures

C Realistic depictions of everyday life

D Abstract shapes and patterns

8. What statement does Andy Warhol’s “Campbell’s Soup Cans” make about consumer culture?

A It celebrates the authenticity of mass-produced items

B It questions the distinction between art and commercialism

C It promotes healthy eating habits

D It highlights the importance of culinary traditions

9. What is the primary theme of Betye Saar’s “Liberation of Aunt Jemima” series?

A Exploration of abstract forms

B Critique of racial stereotypes and identity

C Celebration of traditional cuisine

D Examination of environmental issues

10. What is the significance of Kaws’ sculpture “Kawsbob”?

A It pays homage to traditional sculpture techniques

B It explores themes of urban culture and contemporary art

C It represents a famous historical figure

D It critiques consumer culture and capitalism

11. Who is the French illustrator and writer known for envisioning the future of architecture with an aerial rotating house?

A Giuseppe Arcimboldo

B Albert Robida

C Carel Willink

D Graciela Iturbide

12. What artistic movement is Carel Willink associated with?

A Surrealism

B Impressionism

C Magic realism

D Cubism

13. What theme does Pedro Alvarez explore in his installation “The Romantic Dollarscape”?

A Nature conservation

B Critique of consumerism

C Celebration of wealth

D Exploration of cultural heritage

14. What is the main focus of Avery Gibbs’ series “Weirdos of Another Universe”?

A Realistic landscapes

B Historical figures

C Fantastical creatures

D Abstract concepts

15. What is the significance of Andy Warhol’s “Campbell’s Soup Cans” in the art world?

A It introduced a new style of abstract expressionism

B It challenged traditional notions of art and consumer culture

C It depicted scenes from everyday life in a realistic manner

D It celebrated the beauty of nature through vibrant colors

16. What provocative stencil graffiti piece juxtaposes innocence with rebellion, depicting the character Charlie Brown holding a Molotov cocktail?

A “Life, Miracle Whip and Premium” by Brendan O’Connell

B “Charlie Brown Firestarter” by Banksy

C “300” directed by Zack Snyder

D “Pocahontas” by Walt Disney Feature Animation

17. What theme do Brendan O’Connell’s paintings explore in his series “Life, Miracle Whip and Premium”?

A Historical events

B Nature conservation

C Consumerism and advertising

D Cultural traditions

18. What network of interconnected devices enables automation and remote monitoring but also raises concerns about privacy and security?

A The Internet of Things (IoT)

B The World Wide Web (WWW)

C The Dark Web

D The Cloud

19. Who is the highly acclaimed Japanese animator and filmmaker known for works like “Your Name” and “Weathering with You”?

A Zack Snyder

B Makoto Shinkai

C Mel Gibson

D Gina Prince-Bythewood

20. What upcoming historical epic film is inspired by the true story of the Dahomey Amazons?

A “The Woman King”

B “Braveheart”

C “Pocahontas”

D “300”

21. Which pre-colonial kingdom was known for its powerful military, particularly the all-female regiment Dahomey Amazons?

A Egypt

B Dahomey

C Rome

D Sparta

22. What epic war film depicts the Battle of Thermopylae, where King Leonidas of Sparta and 300 Spartans fought against the Persian Empire?

A “300”

B “Braveheart”

C “Pocahontas”

D “The Woman King”

23. What Disney animated film tells the fictionalized story of Pocahontas and her encounter with English settlers in colonial Virginia?

A “The Woman King”

B “300”

C “Braveheart”

D “Pocahontas”

24. Who directed the historical epic film “Braveheart”?

A Mel Gibson

B Zack Snyder

C Gina Prince-Bythewood

D Walt Disney

25. What is the main theme explored in”Pocahontas”?

A Love and friendship

B Environmental conservation

C Cultural clash and tolerance

D Adventure and exploration

26. What type of film is “Suzume,” directed by Makoto Shinkai?

A Romantic comedy

B Sci-fi thriller

C Coming-of-age fantasy adventure

D Historical drama

27. What is the significance of Andy Warhol’s “Campbell’s Soup Cans” in the art world?

A It challenged traditional notions of art and consumer culture

B It celebrated the beauty of nature through vibrant colors

C It depicted scenes from everyday life in a realistic manner

D It introduced a new style of abstract expressionism

28. What is the main focus of Avery Gibbs’ series “Weirdos of Another Universe”?

A Realistic landscapes

B Historical figures

C Fantastical creatures

D Abstract concepts

29. What network of interconnected devices enables automation and remote monitoring but also raises concerns about privacy and security?

A The Internet of Things (IoT)

B The World Wide Web (WWW)

C The Dark Web

D The Cloud

30. Who directed the historical epic film “Braveheart”?

A Mel Gibson

B Zack Snyder

C Gina Prince-Bythewood

D Walt Disney

2024年WSC赛事安排 /SDcamps


2024年新一轮城市赛活动安排:

华北地区

2024 World Scholar’s Cup-北京 Round

活动地点:北京德闳学校

活动时间:2024年4月13日-4月14日

2024 World Scholar’s Cup-大连 Round

活动时间:大连枫叶国际学校

活动时间:2024年6月1日-6月2日

华东地

2024 World Scholar’s Cup-上海 Round

活动地点:上海新加坡外籍人员子女学校

活动时间:2024年4月20日-4月21日

2024 World Scholar’s Cup-苏州 Round

活动地点:苏州德威外籍人员子女学校

活动时间:2024年5月18日-5月19日

2024 World Scholar’s Cup-杭州 Round

活动地点:杭州鼎文学校

活动时间:2024年5月25日-5月26日

2024 World Scholar’s Cup-南京 Round

活动地点:南京汤山威雅实验学校

活动时间:2024年6月1日-6月2日

2024 World Scholar’s Cup-厦门 Round

活动地点:华师希平双语学校

活动时间:2024年6月8日-6月9日

华南地区

2024 World Scholar’s Cup-佛山 Round

活动时间:佛山美伦外国语高级中学

活动时间:2024年6月15日-6月16日

中西地区

2024 World Scholar’s Cup-重庆 Round

活动地点:重庆哈罗礼德学校

活动时间:2024年6月15-6月16日

 


SDcamps世界学者杯部分赛绩

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备赛课程与赛事报名 /SDcamps

2024 世界学者杯 WSC区域赛的城市轮陆续开始,为了帮助同学们更好地备战赛事,拓展知识,开阔视野,SD团队将根据不同主题提供优质的资料详解。(本篇为文学与媒体部分):

Table of Contents

Hindsight Needs Corrective Lenses

Topic 1: Early Forms of Writing

Topic 2: Actors? Real Historical Figures?

Topic 3: Color-conscious Casting

Topic 4: Voice Mimicry

Topic 5: Political Genuineness

Topic 6: Gandhi

Topic 7: Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Topic 8: Flashbacks

Topic 9: Authentic Color of The Past

Topic 10: Are Augmented Photos Real?

Topic 11: AI Photo Enhancement

Topic 12: AI in News Production

Topic 13: The Electrician

Topic 14: Permissions From the Past

Topic 15: Vicissitude

Topic 16: kintsugi

Topic 17: To Hide the Imperfections

Topic 18: Ephemeral

Form Follows Fiction

Topic 1: Fantasy Is Reality

Topic 2: Boundary of Copyrights

Topic 3: loT Devices

Old History in New Bottles

Topic 1: Adoption

Topic 2: Instrumentalization

Topic 3: Censorship

Topic 4: Shortcutting History

Topic 5: For All Mankind

Topic 6: Historical Fiction

Topic 7: Retelling

Topic 8: Lost in Techonosolutionism

Topic 9: Long Live Poems

对于竞赛知识,世界学者杯官方大纲只列出了导引性的范围,而涉及的具体的学术要点则非常简略,还有很多扩充性的内容也有待挖掘。

SDcamps针对这一实际情况,精心研究每一学科,分成了重要级别不同的学术要点,然后整合成系统的学术框架,帮助孩子更快地走进学术的世界。

我们针对WSC世界学者杯的6个学术科目及4个竞赛项目分别安排了WSC学术备赛课及WSC学术备赛课,可直接扫描下方微信二维码报名,或详询微信小助手。

赛事

课程

首次报名的选手请扫描上方的微信二维码进行注册,注册后填写辩手(或辩论队)信息完成报名。

2024其他赛事安排:

 

2024美国藤校/亚太海外赛事时间表

宾大世界学校辩论赛:4月5-7
乔治城大学春季赛:4月6-8
普林斯顿世界学校辩论赛:4月19-21
渥太华大学春季赛(BP):4月20-21
TOC 中学生冠军锦标赛:5月3-5
加拿大杯(BP):6月22-23
亚太学校辩论锦标赛(AP):6月22-23
亚太青少年辩论锦标赛:6月29-30
亚洲学校辩论锦标赛(AP):7月6-7
亚洲世界学校辩论公开赛:7月6-7
亚洲青少年辩论锦标赛:7月20-21
澳大利亚学校公开赛:7月20-9月1
亚洲新手辩论公开赛(WSD):8月3-5
亚洲学校辩论公开赛(BP):8月24-25
印度-太平洋世界学校辩论锦标赛(WSD):8月24-25
亚洲学校辩论锦标赛(AP):8月24-25
新西兰辩论公开赛(BP):9月14-15
耶鲁大学邀请赛:9月20-22
乔治城大学锦标赛:10月7-9
东北亚辩论锦标赛(BP):10月26-27
布朗大学邀请赛:11月2-4
密歇根大学锦标赛 11月2-4
澳洲/亚洲青少年辩论锦标赛(JWSDC):11月2-4
西雅图大学锦标赛(Parli):11月16-17
UCLA邀请赛:12月7-9
新加坡公开辩论赛:12月7-9
普林斯顿大学精英赛:12月7-9

注:

上述赛事所安排的时间,除报名系统中特别注明外所标时间均为主办方所在地区的当地时间。

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