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For Peter Tabichi, Sunday was a day of "firsts"—the first time he had travelled so far and his first time on a plane. But for Africa, it was the most influential "first" of all—the first time a teacher there was awarded the Global Teacher Prize.

"I feel great," Tabichi said after accepting the Prize. The Prize, awarded by the Varkey Foundation, honors an outstanding teacher every year, and includes a $1 million prize.

You might already be able to guess how he plans to spend that prize. This is, after all, a man who chose to teach kids at a poorly-equipped, underfunded school in a remote Kenyan village and give 80 percent of his salary to the poor. Brother Peter, as he's called, surprised no one by announcing that he planned to use the million dollars from his win to improve the school and offer food to the poor. The local community where food shortage is a major source of conflict could also benefit from that awarded money.

Tabichi teaches high schoolers science at a remote part of Kenya's Rift Valley. Despite having one computer, a poor Internet connection and a student-teacher ratio of 58:1, Tabichi started a "talent nurturing club" and expanded the school's science club. He helped students design research projects of high quality so that many now qualify for national competitions. His students have taken part in international science competitions and won an award from the Royal Society of Chemistry after using local plant life to produce electricity. Tabichi also gives struggling students one-to-one coaching in science, visiting students' homes and meeting their families to identify the challenges they face.

Accepting the prize, Tabichi said: "This prize gives my students a chance. It tells the world that they can do anything. Africa will produce scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs whose names will be one day famous in every corner of the world."

Enter Our Short Story Competition 2024

Welcome to our Short Story Competition 2024 to show the world your storytelling talents! Note that there are some changes to last year's competition rules. If you have any questions or concerns, ask us before submitting your story.

Rules

Please ensure that your submissions are completely new and not previously published. Your story must have uplifting elements and be limited between 250 and 300 words in length.

Please include your name, preferred email address or postal address for possible awards in the body of the email with the story attached. Don't put your personal information anywhere in your story.

Prizes

There are three categories—one for adults and two categories for schools: one for children aged 12-18 and one for children under 12.

In the adults category, the winner will receive £1, 000 and the runner-up will receive £ 250.

In the children aged 12-18 category, the winner will receive a £200 book voucher (代金券) or a branded tablet and a £100 book voucher, and the runner-up will receive a £100 book voucher.

In the children under 12 category, the winner will receive a £100 of book voucher or a branded tablet and a £100 book voucher, and the runner-up will receive a £50 book voucher.

Other Items

Please submit your stories by June 30, 2024 either online or by posting offline.

The judge team consisting of our editors and some professional writers will pick a shortlist (入围名单) of entries, and the three best stories in each category will be posted on our website on August 1, 2024.

You can vote for your favourite, and the one with the most votes will win the top prize. Voting will close on November 30, 2024 and the winning entries will be published on December 31, 2024. 

—Yes. If we hadn't taken your advice, we ____ our stay in London so much.

— Sorry, I ____ some business partners from Huawei Company the whole afternoon.

— Living every day to the full, definitely.

When Mrs. Russell finished one of her lessons, she was out of breath. A sudden burning stomachache started but she hoped her students wouldn't notice.

"You look pale, Mrs. Russell, are you alright?" a kid, Tony, asked. Mrs. Russell tried to explain everything was alright, but the words just wouldn't come out. She became unconscious and fell down in front of her class, and there were red and blue lights, many adults, and the sounds of children crying. An oxygen mask was then put on her.

"We'll see what we can do for Mrs. Russell. Now all of you have to go back to class and listen to whatever Ms. Hanson tells you, " Mr. Roberts, the headmaster, tried to ask Mrs. Russell' students to leave the office, but they wouldn't move. Tony and Hannah were at the front of the pack. They were told Mrs. Russell needed surgery, and hospitals cost money.

"We want to have Mrs. Russell come back! She's the best teacher ever. Please help us, Ms. Hanson, " Hannah said, and all the kids nodded. "Kids, let's go back to the classroom and brainstorm together about helping Mrs. Russell, " Ms. Hanson guided them back to the classroom and she instructed them to write a greeting card to Mrs. Russell.

"A card is not enough to save Mrs. Russell. She needs money to afford the surgery. We need a grown-up to help. "Tony told his classmates at break. All the kids were thinking hard, and suddenly, Asher spoke up. "My big sister is a senior in high school. Well, I think she can make a link on a website or something. Then we can raise the money needed and help Mrs Russell!"

All the classmates agreed and went home to tell their elder brothers or sisters about this idea. Asher's big sister, Dianne, started an online group, and she made an internet link immediately with her parents' approval.

注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。

The link and the group were shared throughout the community quickly. 

Mrs. Russell was back at school two months later. 

注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear Hans, 

I am Li Hua, a student from class 5. 

Yours, 

Li Hua

Xuan paper is known as the "Paper of Ages" for its many unique qualities. The term Xuan paper first appeared in a book written by Tang Dynasty scholar Zhang Yanyuan, in he described Xuan paper as ideal carrier for calligraphy and painting.

The traditional craft of making Xuan paper is (extreme) demanding. Sandalwood bark(檀香树皮), a plant native to southern China, goes through 108 procedures together with rice straw over the course of three years  it can transform into a batch of fine Xuan paper. The entire procedure is so complex that even the most skilled craftsman can only master (limit) steps. 

The flow of ink, both guided and resisted by water, (determine) the output of Chinese art, and Xuan paper outshines others with (it) excellent ability to give full play to ink. Different rates of bark to straw during the paper-making process can create different paper best suited  artistic expression in freehand ink paintings or calligraphy. 

Xuan paper (accompany) the passionate brushstrokes of the Chinese artists for thousands of years. Unlike other forms of paper, it is very resistant to damage brought by time, which has made it possible (preserve) many valuable works from ancient China. 

Paper-making is a wisdom of the ancient Chinese, and Xuan paper is the peak of paper-making.