Mo, the first Nobel winner in literature born and living in China, said he had trouble with the sudden publicity, which put a lot of pressure on him.
"I only hope to return to my writing desk as soon as possible, and I would also like to do well in society anonymously.(无名地)" Mo said. He was bothered by a large number of requests asking him to offer help that took advantage of his fame. " I was upset the first several days after the prize announcement, but then I realized the prize is just like a mirror that reflects various attitudes about my winning, and more, reflects the real me," Mo said. "I still consider myself an ordinary citizen who writes. And presenting quality works is my duty and best way of giving back to society. I'm no superstar," he emphasized(强调) several times.
Mo believes Chinese literature has achieved much in the past thirty years, and the driving force behind that is not the prize. Writers' creations should not be driven by awards, or criticism, or readers' expectations. Mo said he misunderstood the standards of the academy's selection before he visited Stockholm(斯德哥尔摩) to receive the prize in December.
"I thought they were judging the authors' personality or political features, then I learned the sole standard of their selection is literature itself, which is also deeply based in the Swedish people's long-established practice of reading a large number of books," Mo said.
During the forum, established Chinese and Australian writers discussed subjects as diverse as tradition and modernity, the local and the universe and cultural inclusiveness. And they will also read works to each other and the readers. The writers communication will further promote(推动) Chinese writers to a global audience.
Australian Ambassador(大使) to China Frances Adamson agreed. "It's a milestone (驱动)of literary exchanges between the two countries, who are longtime friends," Adamson said.
【小题1】 Mo is the first Nobel winner in ______ born and living in China.

A.literature.B.peace C.physics D.chemistry
【小题2】When did Mo receive the prize?
A.In September B.In OctoberC.In November D.In December
【小题3】What did Mo say about himself after he got the prize?
A.He considered he was a superstar.
B.He still considered he was an ordinary citizen who writes.
C.He considered he was famous all over the world.
D.He considered he became rich.
【小题4】Who is Frances Adamson?
A.He is the French Ambassador to ChinaB.He is the Canadian Ambassador to China
C.He is the Australian Ambassador to ChinaD.He is the American Ambassador to China
【小题5】Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.Mo didn’t hope to return to my writing deskB.Mo was always upset after the prize .
C.The driving force behind writers is the prize D.Mo’s success will promote Chinese writers.

One of the most popular items(项目) in the school newspaper is the advice column. No one knows who writes it. The students think their teacher does, but it might be a student using a false name.

The students enjoy thinking up problems for the advice column. Here are some of them and their answers.

Ask the Wise Owl

Q: I’m always late for school. I try not to be, but I can’t help it. Please advise me what to do. Tommy.

A: You are probably late for school because you don’t really like school. My advice to you is to try and enjoy school more, then you won’t be late so often.

Q: I find it difficult to make friends. What do you think I should do? Sara.

A: I can’t advise you until I know more about you. Your problem may be that you are shy. On the other hand, it may be the opposite. You may be too bold(冒失). Write and tell me more about yourself.

Q: I’m always at the bottom(底部,末尾) of the class. What do you advise me to do? Molly.

A: I advise you to concentrate on(全神贯注) improving your grades in one subject to start with. If you can do this, you should move a little way up from the bottom. Next, try to improve your grades in another subject, and so on. If you concentrate on one subject at a time, by the end of the year you should be quite a long way up from the bottom in all your classes.

1.What is Tommy’s problem?

A.He needs help with his homework.

B.He finds it difficult to make friends.

C.He is always late for school.

D.He is always at the bottom of his class.

2.What does Molly want to do?

A.To stay at the bottom of her classes.

B.To make more friends.

C.To concentrate on one subject at a time.

D.To improve her grades.

3.What does the Wise Owl want Sara to do?

A.Give more information about herself.

B.Stop being so shy.

C.Make more friends.

D.Stop being so bold.

4.By the end of the year, where should Molly be in all her classes?

A.At the top.

B.Quite a long way up from the bottom.

C.At the bottom.

D.A little way up from the bottom.

5.What is the main idea of this passage?

A.Sara finds it difficult to make friends.

B.Tommy wrote to the school newspaper to ask for advice.

C.The advice column in the school newspaper is very popular.

D.The school newspaper has an advice column.

 

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