Mo Yan’s novels have been in great __________ since he won the Nobel Prizein Literature.
A. quality B. sale C. progress D. demand
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Mo Yan’s novels have been in great __________ since he won the Nobel Prizein Literature.
A. quality B. sale C. progress D. demand
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Mo Yan won the Nobel Prize in 2012. Many fans are eagerly waiting for his new novel to ______.
A．come out B．turn out C．make out D．go out
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The novels written by Mo Yan sell best now, but years ago no one could have imagined he _____ the Nobel Prize for Literature.
A．was winning B．was to win
C．had won D．won
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Great changes _______ in our hometown since 1980
A．took place B．have happened
C．has been taken place D．have taken place
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Great Changes ________in Shanghai since 2000.
A. have been taken place B. took place
C. had taken place D. have taken place
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Chinese writer Mo Yan has won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature, announced the Swedish Academy in Stockholm on Thursday．The win makes Mo Yan the first Chinese citizen to win the Nobel in its history．Informed of his win today, the author, who was having dinner at home, was “overjoyed and scared"．
Born in 1955 to parents who were farmers, Mo Yan－a pen name for Guan Moye，grew up in Gaomi in Shandong province in eastern China. At the age of 12, he left school to work, first in agriculture, later in a factory. In 1976 he joined the army and during this time began to study literature and writing．
He published his first book in 1981, but found literary success in 1987 with Hong Gaoliang Jiazu, which was successfully filmed in the same year, directed by a famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou. In his writing, Mo Yan draws on his youthful experiences and on settings in the province of his birth and his works show the life of Chinese people as well as the country's unique culture and folk customs. Mo Yan is known as a prolific（多产的）writer. In addition to his novels, he has published many short stories and essays on various topics. Despite his social criticism, he is seen in his homeland as one of the most famous contemporary authors. Dozens of his works have been translated into English, French, Japanese and many other languages．
The awarding ceremony will be held on December 10．The winner will win a medal, a personal diploma and a cash award of about $l million．
1.How did Mo Yan feel when he was told about the news?
A．Excited and proud． B． Happy and surprised
C．Worried and cautious D． Uncertain and shocked
2.Mo Yan developed his ability for writing when he was ________．
A．on a farm B．in a factory C．in a school D．in the army
3.One of Mo Yan's characteristics of writing is that he ________.
A．writes about topics he is familiar with
B．focuses on social problems in the country
C．describes his characters in a unique way
D．explains difficult matters in simple words
4.Which of the statements is true?
A．Mo Yan published his first book when he was 20 years old.
B．The movie Hong Gaoliang was made in 1987.
C．Mo Yan only writes novels.
D．Mo Yan’s works are mostly about city life.
5.What's the best title for this passage?
A．How Mo Yan Gets Nobel Prize B．An Introduction to Nobel Prize
C．Mo Yan Wins Nobel Prize in Literature D．A World Famous Writer, Mo Yan
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Mo Yan, a Chinese writer has won the 2012 No bel Prize in Literature, announced the Swedish Academy in Stockholm on Thursday. The win makes Mo Yan the first Chinese citizen to win the Nobel in Literature in its history. Informed of his win today, the author, who was having dinner at home, was “overjoyed and scared”.
He published his first book in 1981, but found literary success in 1987 with Hong Gaoliang Jiazu, which was successfully filmed in the stone year, directed by famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou. It was adapted from his 1986 novel of the same name and filmed in Gaomi, bringing to life a visual landscape of red sorghum fields and a fiery setting sun. His most famous works include Big Breasts and Wide Hips, Sandalwood Penalty and the 1985 novel Red Transparent Radish.
Born in 1955 to parents who were farmers, Mo Yan-- a pen name for Guan Moye, grew up in Gaomi in shandong province in eastern China. At the age of 12, he left school to work, first in agriculture, later in a factory, In 1976 he joined the army and during this time began to study literature and writing. Gaomi county is where most of Mo’s stories happen. It’s a place that has inspired him throughout his 31-year writing career.
“I grew up in an environment full of folk culture, which comes into my novels when I pick up a pen to write. This has definitely affected, even decided, my works’ artistic style, ”Mo told a group of reporters in his hometown of Gaomi, Shandong, shortly after he won the award.
“I really didn’t see this coming, ” Lu Jiande, director of the Institute of Literature at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, told 21st Century. “I know Mo Yan pretty well and one thing a lot of people don’t know is how good he is with words. His writing is surprisingly beautiful. In his writing, he can make words live and breathe. ”Lu said. “He is far ahead of other Chinese in the sense that he takes the critical perspective inside first, starting from criticizing himself instead of the outside world. ”
Some critics point out that Mo’s works have a tendency toward vulgarity(粗俗).
In an interview with South China Morning Post, Professor Xiao Ying of Tsinghua University said “the award was outside of my expectation, as Mo Yan’s works are still short on the idealism of pursuing humanity, which marks previous N obel literature prize winners”. (346W)
1.How did Mo Yan feel when he was told about the news?
A. Excited and proud. B. Worried and cautious.
C. Uncertain and shocked D. Happy and surprised..
2.Which of the following statements about Mo Yan is RIGHT?
A. He was the first Chinese to win the Nobel Prize.
B. He grew up in a poor family.
C. Red Sorghum was his first work.
D. Gaomi is famous for its beautiful scenery.
3.What has inspired Mo Yan when he is writing?
A. His experience in the army.
B. His living environment in Gaomi County.
C. Modern urban life.
D. Other writers’ works.
4.Professor Xiao Ying of Tsinghua University thinks that Mo Yan .
A. can match previous Nobel literature prize winners
B. focuses on the idealism of pursuing humanity in his works
C. is worth admiring
D. doesn’t deserve to be given the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2012
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Mo Yan, _______penname means “Don’t speak”, won the 2012 Nobel Prize in literature.
A．whose B．which C．who D．what
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Having been awarded the 2012 Nobel Prize for Literature, _________.
A. Mo Yan’s years of effort was well deserved
B. his folks back at home were on top of the world.
C. the current network evaluation is full of envy and jealousy
D. Mo Yan felt that his years of effort paid off
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Mo Yan is the first Chinese people to win the Nobel Prize for his great ______ in literature (文学).
A. interests B. achievements
C. behavior D. observation
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